SkyView® Lite
SkyView Lite identifies celestial objects through a sky overlay and date-based paths.
Consider for casual astronomy exploration
Time travel can show where a supported object is expected later.
Keep in mind: Sensors, calibration and object data affect alignment; the overlay does not guarantee an object is actually visible through clouds or daylight.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Point at supported stars or constellations
- Explore Sun/Moon paths across dates
- Set eligible reminders or capture sky images
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
78 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Celestial object identification
14 reviewsReviewers praise celestial object identification.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer values identifying or locating celestial objects with the app.
Original excerpt“helps me find so many planets”Apple source · Review 14743579378
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer values identifying or locating celestial objects with the app.
Original excerpt“helpful with seeing the approximate location of many objects”Apple source · Review 14674943970
Useful free access
5 reviewsReviewers praise free sky features.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer finds the free version useful for their viewing needs.
Original excerpt“looking for a free app. Lite is a great app”Apple source · Review 14260431753
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer finds the free version useful for their viewing needs.
Original excerpt“I use the free version and have for several years”Apple source · Review 14168767221
Support for learning and study
3 reviewsReviewers praise astronomy learning.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer says the app supports learning about space.
Original excerpt“I’m learning so much”Apple source · Review 14463462767
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer says the app helped with space and earth science learning.
Original excerpt“taught me so much for my science”Apple source · Review 13773931208
What reviewers dislike
Accuracy concerns
14 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about sky alignment.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer reports a mismatch between displayed sky positions and what they observe; the cause is not verified.
Original excerpt“moon can be off centered a bit”Apple source · Review 14743579378
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer reports a mismatch between displayed sky positions and what they observe; the cause is not verified.
Original excerpt“it told me the moon was behind me, when clearly it wasn’t”Apple source · Review 14717395393
Missing features and requests
9 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about celestial catalog coverage.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer requests additional celestial objects or says desired objects are missing.
Original excerpt“including pluto”Apple source · Review 14602020165
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer requests additional celestial objects or says desired objects are missing.
Original excerpt“include the new telescopes—the James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman”Apple source · Review 14534176639
Crashes, freezes and reliability problems
9 reviewsConcerns and requests cover frozen sky view (7 reviews); launch crashes (2 reviews).
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer reports repeated exits on launch; the speculation about a virus is not verified.
Original excerpt“when I tried to enter, it kicked me out again”Apple source · Review 14066035592
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer reports that the view is stuck rather than following device movement.
Original excerpt“shows one picture it’s doesn’t move around”Apple source · Review 13898577585
Show fewer negative themes
Free access and limits
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about free catalog limits.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer objects to celestial objects or constellations being outside the free offering.
Original excerpt“see more space objects then having to buy more space objects”Apple source · Review 14475632805
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer objects to celestial objects or constellations being outside the free offering.
Original excerpt“free version doesn’t even show a quarter of the constellations”Apple source · Review 14172547259
AR visualization
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about aR visualization.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer interprets virtual objects over indoor or nearby surfaces as wrong; an actual astronomical or sensor error is not established.
Original excerpt“stars on the floor”Apple source · Review 14566776900
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer dislikes star overlays on a wall, without establishing an underlying sky-position defect.
Original excerpt“point it at a wall and tells me there stars”Apple source · Review 14446420143
Workflow and interface friction
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover constellation visual clutter (1 review); getting started (1 review); manual location setup (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 3.8.11, the reviewer cannot set a location manually and says this blocks use.
Original excerpt“I cant set my location manually at all”Apple source · Review 14568229224
In version 3.8.11, the reviewer cannot work out how to begin using the app.
Original excerpt“cannot figure how to use”Apple source · Review 14298608391
Good for
- Beginners exploring the night sky
Consider alternatives for
- Users needing professional astrometric measurements
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 16.0.
- Sensors, calibration and object data affect alignment; the overlay does not guarantee an object is actually visible through clouds or daylight.
Privacy & permissions
Location and camera images can reveal whereabouts; review sharing.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 10, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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