Reviews of Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

By: Dunbar Technology, LLC App

List of user reviews and ratings for Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Total ratings

4.67 (Rating count: 7,195)

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Review summary

Users largely praise the app for ease of use and its value in locating dark-sky sites and aiding stargazing/astro photography. However, multiple reviews cite data accuracy issues with the Bortle scale, reliability concerns, and incomplete interactive data (areas clicked do not always reveal details) as recurring problems. Some advertised features are not consistently available. Overall, it's useful for casual planning but its credibility for precise planning is limited.

Pros

Easy to use and user-friendly
Helpful for finding dark-sky locations and planning stargazing/astrophotography using the Bortle scale
Works as advertised / generally reliable for quick use
Lets you see stars and is handy for night photography planning

Cons

Bortle scale data is inaccurate or inconsistent; values appear skewed or unreliable
Overall reliability concerns; some users describe the app as not reliable
Interaction limitations: tapping areas does not reveal bortle level or additional data
Some features/maps are not fully implemented or do not overlay as advertised (e.g., maps/2026 feature)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.60

All time rating average: 4.67

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12% (13)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-21	Tr*****	Simply the best
Simply the best
2026-07-18	ad*****	useless and just incorrect. first area i searched was one near me that is the darkest place in Ohio and they had a bortle 4 as bortle 8
useless and just incorrect. first area i searched was one near me that is the darkest place in Ohio and they had a bortle 4 as bortle 8
2026-07-17	Za*****	Lovely for finding where to do astrophotography and what place is best for just stargazing in general
Lovely for finding where to do astrophotography and what place is best for just stargazing in general
2026-07-04	Te*****	Recently moved from Albany, NY and we're looking for a house in the greater Cleveland, OH area. I have been using LPM to help identify areas whose skies might be more conducive for me to pursue my astronomy hobby.
Recently moved from Albany, NY and we're looking for a house in the greater Cleveland, OH area. I have been using LPM to help identify areas whose skies might be more conducive for me to pursue my astronomy hobby.
2026-06-24	Wi*****	great lp map
great lp map
2026-06-13	Th*****	great application!
great application!
2026-06-07	Mi*****	great app
great app
2026-06-06	Ch*****	good app
good app
2026-06-06	Br*****	Works wonderfully, after all these years
Works wonderfully, after all these years
2026-05-30	Ru*****	I like it
I like it