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10+ Best StarMap 3D+ Plus Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

StarMap 3D+ Plus is A tier, #11 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 · 497,494 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
   Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapShigher tier

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

   Star Walk 2 Plus is a stargazing app that maps stars, planets and constellations in the sky shown on your device screen.
5. 5
   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.
6. 6
   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.
7. 7
   Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map LiveShigher tier

   $2.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 67,288 ratings · score 93

   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 89

   Uses the device camera direction to label stars, constellations and planets in the sky, with a separate solar system.
9. 9
   Star Guide: Night Sky MapA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 4,340 ratings · score 89

   Turns your phone into a real-time planetarium for identifying stars and planets and planning sky viewing times.
10. 10
    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.
11. 12
    OSR Star FinderA

    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.
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 80

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

    $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.
15. 16
    Star ChartC

    Free download · ★ 4.6 · 24,837 ratings · score 67

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

    $3.99 · ★ 4.8 · 10,255 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 StarMap 3D+ Plus on iPhone?

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

Is there a free alternative to StarMap 3D+ Plus?

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

Does anything rank above StarMap 3D+ Plus?

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

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