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10+ Best OSR Star Finder Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

OSR Star Finder is A tier, #11 of 17 in star identification. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 16 alternatives, in tier order

1. 1
   Night SkyShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 497,494 ratings · score 98

   Identifies stars, planets, constellations and satellites overhead using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, with AR views…
2. 2
   Sky GuideShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 377,617 ratings · score 98

   Identifies stars, constellations, planets and satellites held overhead, with AR overlays and ISS flyover alerts.
3. 3
   Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 95,931 ratings · score 94

   Star Walk 2 Plus is a stargazing app that maps stars, planets and constellations in the sky shown on your device screen.
4. 4
   Stellarium Mobile - Star MapShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 38,827 ratings · score 94

   Planetarium app that identifies stars, constellations, planets, comets and satellites by pointing the phone at the sky.
5. 5
   Star Walk:Find Stars & PlanetsShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 25,021 ratings · score 94

   Stargazing app that shows stars, planets, constellations and satellites in real time as you move your device.
6. 6
   Sky Tonight - Stargazing GuideShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 76,226 ratings · score 94

   Stargazing reference app that identifies sky objects, shows real-time sky maps, constellations, and astronomy events.
7. 7
   Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map LiveShigher tier

   $2.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 67,299 ratings · score 92

   Sky map app that shows stars, planets, constellations and comets in the direction your device points.
8. 8
   Constellation Map mobileA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 4,603 ratings · score 88

   Uses the device camera direction to label stars, constellations and planets in the sky, with a separate solar system.
9. 9
   SkySafariA

   $4.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 17,913 ratings · score 87

   Planetarium app that identifies stars, planets, comets, constellations and satellites when you hold your device up to.
10. 10
    Star Guide: Night Sky MapA

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 4,340 ratings · score 87

    Turns your phone into a real-time planetarium for identifying stars and planets and planning sky viewing times.
11. 12
    StarMap 3D+ PlusA

    $2.99 · ★ 4.8 · 6,881 ratings · score 83

    Star atlas app that uses the iPhone compass and gyroscope to locate planets, stars, constellations, satellites and deep.
12. 13
    The Constellation Star FinderA

    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 4,351 ratings · score 81

    Identifies constellations, stars, planets and satellites when you point your phone at the sky.
13. 14
    SkyView® LiteB

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 18,797 ratings · score 79

    Uses the iPhone, iPad, or iPod camera to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and other objects in the sky.
14. 15
    SkyView®C

    $2.99 · ★ 4.6 · 7,705 ratings · score 68

    Point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites.
15. 16
    Star ChartC

    Free download · ★ 4.6 · 24,837 ratings · score 64

    Astronomy app that identifies stars, planets and constellations, with augmented reality mode on supported devices.
16. 17
    GoSkyWatch PlanetariumD

    $3.99 · ★ 4.8 · 10,256 ratings · score 58

    Identifies and locates stars, planets, comets, constellations and galaxies by pointing your iPhone at the night sky.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to OSR Star Finder on iPhone?

Night Sky, S tier, #1 in star identification.

Is there a free alternative to OSR Star Finder?

Yes: Night Sky (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above OSR Star Finder?

Yes. 10 apps rank above it in star identification: Night Sky (#1), Sky Guide (#2), Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map (#3) and more.

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