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10+ Best Star Chart Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Star Chart is C tier, #16 of 17 in star identification. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1. 1
   Sky GuideShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 377,513 ratings · score 99

   Identifies stars, constellations, planets and satellites held overhead, with AR overlays and ISS flyover alerts.
2. 2
   Night SkyShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 497,429 ratings · score 98

   Identifies stars, planets, constellations and satellites overhead using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, with AR views…
3. 3
   Stellarium Mobile - Star MapShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 38,766 ratings · score 95

   Planetarium app that identifies stars, constellations, planets, comets and satellites by pointing the phone at the sky.
4. 4
   Sky Tonight - Stargazing GuideShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 76,194 ratings · score 94

   Stargazing reference app that identifies sky objects, shows real-time sky maps, constellations, and astronomy events.
5. 5
   Star Walk:Find Stars & PlanetsShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 25,020 ratings · score 94

   Stargazing app that shows stars, planets, constellations and satellites in real time as you move your device.
6. 6
   Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 95,912 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.
7. 7
   Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map LiveShigher tier

   $2.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 67,288 ratings · score 92

   Sky map app that shows stars, planets, constellations and comets in the direction your device points.
8. 8
   Star Guide: Night Sky MapAhigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.5 · 4,338 ratings · score 89

   Turns your phone into a real-time planetarium for identifying stars and planets and planning sky viewing times.
9. 9
   Constellation Map mobileAhigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 4,603 ratings · score 87

   Uses the device camera direction to label stars, constellations and planets in the sky, with a separate solar system.
10. 10
    SkySafariAhigher tier

    $4.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 17,914 ratings · score 87

    Planetarium app that identifies stars, planets, comets, constellations and satellites when you hold your device up to.
11. 11
    StarMap 3D+ PlusAhigher tier

    $2.99 · ★ 4.8 · 6,877 ratings · score 83

    Star atlas app that uses the iPhone compass and gyroscope to locate planets, stars, constellations, satellites and deep.
12. 12
    OSR Star FinderAhigher tier

    Free download · ★ 4.6 · 4,834 ratings · score 83

    Free star-finding app that helps locate stars and constellations in the sky, with augmented reality and night modes.
13. 13
    SkyView® LiteBhigher tier

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 18,798 ratings · score 80

    Uses the iPhone, iPad, or iPod camera to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and other objects in the sky.
14. 14
    The Constellation Star FinderBhigher tier

    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 4,351 ratings · score 78

    Identifies constellations, stars, planets and satellites when you point your phone at the sky.
15. 15
    SkyView®Bhigher tier

    $2.99 · ★ 4.6 · 7,705 ratings · score 71

    Point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites.
16. 17
    GoSkyWatch PlanetariumD

    $3.99 · ★ 4.8 · 10,256 ratings · score 56

    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 Star Chart on iPhone?

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

Is there a free alternative to Star Chart?

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

Does anything rank above Star Chart?

Yes. 15 apps rank above it in star identification: Sky Guide (#1), Night Sky (#2), Stellarium Mobile - Star Map (#3) and more.

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