SynScan Pro

Name: SynScan Pro
Rating: 2.47 (1014 reviews)
Author: Skywatcher Apps Team

By: Skywatcher Apps Team App

App to control motorized telescope mounts from Sky-Watcher

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

128,067 ▲ 347

Data as of 2026-07-27

Rating:

2.47 +3

(1,014)

Version:

2.5.15

Last updated: 2025-11-08

Ranking

#193,692 ▼ 306

Overall

Features & Capabilities

SynScan Pro is a powerful app designed for expert astronomers to control Sky-Watcher motorized telescope mounts using Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth LE connections. It supports mounts without built-in Wi-Fi via the SynScan Wi-Fi adapter, enabling seamless control to slew, align, GOTO, and track celestial objects.

This Pro version includes advanced features like Point And Track to follow objects without alignment, gamepad navigation, comprehensive celestial catalogs, and integration with third-party astronomy apps such as SkySafari and Stellarium. Additional capabilities include SynMatrix AutoAlign using smartphone cameras, polar alignment assistance, camera shutter control for astrophotography, and advanced mount controls including auto home, PPEC, and parking modes. SynScan Pro supports TCP/UDP access from any platform and offers satellite tracking when paired with compatible apps, making it an essential tool for dedicated astronomy enthusiasts and professionals.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Skywatcher Apps Team

Downloads:

128,067 347

Rating:

2.47

(1,014) 3 new ratings

Version:

2.5.15 Last updated: 2025-11-08

Version code:

129

Creation date:

2017-10-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_GPS Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk

Size:

41.91MB

Email:

ap*****@skywatchertelescope.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 193,692 ▼ 306

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Skywatcher Apps Team

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skywatcher.synscanapppro

Email:

ap*****@skywatchertelescope.net

Website:

http://skywatcher.com

User Reviews

SynScan Pro is praised for its GoTo capability, large object catalog, and easy controls, and it can work well with popular mounts. However, stability and reliability are recurring concerns: frequent crashes/freezes, mounting/connection problems, and unreliable alignment. Users also call out a cluttered/unfriendly UI and missing features like dithering. Updates have resolved some issues for some devices, but consistency across Android versions and hardware remains a common complaint.

Pros

GoTo feature with a large object catalog and searchable lists
Easy-to-use UI and intuitive controls
Good mount compatibility with AZ-GTi and Star Adventurer GTi when connected
Helpful built-in features like Tonight's Best and object listings

Cons

Frequent crashes and freezes across many reviews (crashes, unresponsive UI, white screens)
Connectivity and pairing problems with mounts and WiFi adapters (can't connect or communicate)
Alignment reliability issues (polar alignment and two-star alignment can be flaky)
UI/UX issues (unintuitive UI, poor documentation, visual glitches like black-on-black text)
Missing dithering option for shutter/DSLR control (requested by users)

Recent reviews

Works great

Mi*****, 2026-02-15

UPDATE 2.3.2026 writing to express my sincere gratitude that the app appears to be working flawlessly with ski safari. thank you so much for fixing the timeout issue. please fix integration with ski safari