Reviews of Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

By: Dunbar Technology, LLC

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

Total ratings

4.67 (Rating count: 7,161)

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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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