# SkySafari

> Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1257281849](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1257281849)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1257281849`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simulation Curriculum Corp.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (17,869 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2017-12-22
- **Size:** 859 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skysafari/id1257281849)
- **Website:** [http://skysafariastronomy.com/](http://skysafariastronomy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0087/9052/files/Privacy\_Policy\_-\_SCC\_2016.pdf?6776572062666161155](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0087/9052/files/Privacy_Policy_-_SCC_2016.pdf?6776572062666161155)

## Description

SkySafari 8 is a pocket planetarium that puts the universe at your fingertips and is incredibly easy to use. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and millions of deep-sky objects, with interactive information, rich graphics, and a refined interface.

SkySafari Premium unlocks a massive deep-sky database, custom image import, enhanced tools, and telescope control for advanced stargazing, while SkySafari 8 adds new themes, an Image Gallery, and a Tonight view to plan your night.

## Rankings

- #12,511 — Overall
- #9 — Reference (Paid)

## Review summary

SkySafari is praised for its rich sky data and visuals, especially as a one-time purchase. However, many reviews frustrate with subscription-based upgrades, price hikes, and gating features behind premium access. Users report trouble restoring purchases, confusing versioning, and occasional misleading ads. The app remains strong for visual astronomy and learning, but monetization choices and compatibility issues can detract from the experience.

### Pros

- One-time payment with no ongoing subscription, avoiding recurring fees.
- High-quality graphics and rich sky data that help identify constellations and celestial objects, aiding astrophotography.
- Educational value and clear sky/astronomy information that enhances learning and planning.
- Consistent usefulness for observing and understanding the night sky.

### Cons

- Premium features and data are behind a subscription, with frequent upsells and price increases; paying users still feel they must subscribe.
- Access issues after purchase (features appear blocked, difficulty restoring purchases), leading to a sense of pay-to-play.
- Confusing branding and versioning (Plus/Pro/Premium, Eclipse 2024) and unclear feature availability.
- Advertising and marketing around premium content or comet data can be misleading.
- Support/compatibility problems on older devices or forced upgrades without clear value.

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