Star Chart

Name: Star Chart
Rating: 4.294455 (174291 reviews)
Author: Escapist Games Limited

By: Escapist Games Limited App

Explore the universe. Sponsor a star. Free for everyone.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

14,768,601 ▲ 2.25K

Data as of 2026-08-24

Rating:

4.29 +1

(174,291)

Version:

Last updated: 2026-07-05

Ranking

#9,957 ▼ 8

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Star Chart is a magical augmented reality (AR) star gazing and astronomy app used by over 30 million people worldwide. Just point your Android device at the sky to instantly identify stars, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects with real-time calculations based on GPS and 3D universe rendering. Explore all 88 constellations, the Messier catalogue, and fly through the solar system with beautiful 3D visuals.

Featuring voice control, dynamic device orientation, zoom functions, and a powerful Time Shift feature to view the sky up to 10,000 years backward or forward, Star Chart offers a comprehensive and immersive astronomy experience. No internet required for normal use and fully configurable, it's perfect for both casual stargazers and armchair astronomers. Get closer to the universe with this interactive virtual planetarium app!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Escapist Games Limited

Downloads:

14,768,601 2.25K

Rating:

4.29

(174,291) 1 new ratings

Version:

5 Last updated: 2026-07-05

Version code:

43000016

Creation date:

2010-12-20

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

186.73MB

Email:

sc*****@escapistgames.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 9,957 ▼ 8

For Developers

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Developed by:

Escapist Games Limited

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.escapistgames.starchart

Email:

sc*****@escapistgames.com

Website:

http://www.escapistgames.com/starchart/instruction_manual.html

User Reviews

Star Chart is widely praised for being fun, educational, and easy to use, with clear visuals and strong customization for stargazing and navigation. It remains a highly useful and accessible tool with broad appeal. However, recurring concerns center on monetization: multiple reviews mention paid upgrades, ongoing purchases, and the need to rebuy content after devices or updates. Reliability and update quality are also noted, with occasional bugs and worries about rushed releases. Overall, it’s a solid tool for beginners, but many users dislike repeated payments and trust issues.

Pros

Straightforward and accessible
Very useful for tracking stars, planets and navigation
Educational with vivid visuals and clear information
Highly customizable interface and features

Cons

Monetization concerns: ongoing paywalls, paid upgrades, and the need to rebuy features/content
Purchased content can disappear after device changes or updates, forcing re-purchase
Reliability and update quality concerns, including occasional bugs and rushed releases