# Night Sky Map: Sky Map View

> Find stars and planets from solar system, explore night sky with sky map app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.map.nightsky.skytracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.map.nightsky.skytracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.map.nightsky.skytracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** QTSoftware
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,197,319
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (9,281 ratings)
- **Version:** 116
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-18
- **First published:** 2024-05-29
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.map.nightsky.skytracker)
- **Website:** [http://qts.infinitydashboard.info](http://qts.infinitydashboard.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/qtsprivacypolicy](https://sites.google.com/view/qtsprivacypolicy)

## Description

Night Sky Map: Sky Map View is an intuitive app designed for stargazers of all levels. Locate any constellation in the night sky simply by typing its name and get guided to its exact position. Explore stunning galleries featuring planets, galaxies, and celestial objects to enrich your astronomy knowledge.

This app boasts an interactive sky map allowing you to zoom and navigate through the cosmos freely. Easily switch between normal and automatic modes for an optimized stargazing experience. Stay informed with an astronomy events calendar highlighting meteor showers, eclipses, and planetary alignments with timely notifications.

Customize your night sky view by toggling stars, constellations, Messier objects, solar system bodies, and meteor showers on or off. The app uses your GPS location to display a real-time sky map from anywhere on Earth, helping you find stars and planets effortlessly. With Night Sky Map, embark on a captivating journey through the universe anytime, anywhere.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.map.nightsky.skytracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great for astronomy learning and viewing celestial objects like stars and planets
- Provides exact locations in coordinates for celestial bodies
- Visually appealing display of the night sky and constellations
- Engaging experience for users, especially those interested in space
- Good for family to explore the universe together

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive ads that hinder user experience
- Some users experienced incorrect celestial positioning (e.g., moon and planets)
- Unusable due to ads preventing access to the app's features
- Installs caused unwanted charges or scams related to ads
- Poor GPS accuracy reported by several users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.map.nightsky.skytracker)