# SkySafari 7 Pro

> Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1567658979](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1567658979)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1567658979`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simulation Curriculum Corp.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (5,466 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-31
- **First published:** 2021-11-04
- **Size:** 2.36 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skysafari-7-pro/id1567658979)
- **Website:** [https://www.skysafariastronomy.com](https://www.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 7 Pro is a feature-rich astronomy app that helps you find stars, plan observations, and control compatible telescopes. It offers the largest database of celestial objects, accurate ephemeris, immersive sky simulations, and cloud-backed data via LiveSky.

Version 7 introduces the Events Finder, revamped notifications, expanded telescope support (ASCOM Alpaca, INDI & StarSense Explorer), social features like OneSky and SkyCast, the Sky Tonight view for what’s visible tonight, and improved observation tools. It also supports iOS 18 and iPhone 16. Note: SkySafari 8 Pro is available, and this older version may be removed from sale soon.

## Rankings

- #24,926 — Overall

## Review summary

SkySafari 7 Pro is praised for its feature-rich toolkit (telescope control, data depth, logging) and large catalogs with solid event/photography planning. Longtime users view it as essential and worth the investment. However, reviews repeatedly fault the price/upgrade prompts, UI regressions, and stability issues (crashes). Data migration and syncing problems between versions also frustrate users. Overall, it’s a powerful app with strong functionality, but concerns about cost, UX quality, and reliability temper enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Full-featured toolkit for astronomy, including telescope/mount control, data drill-down, and observation logging.
- Extensive star/planet catalogs and planning tools ideal for events and astrophotography.
- Longstanding, trusted app with ongoing development; many users feel it’s essential and worth the investment.
- Strong hardware integration, including the ability to connect to SCT telescopes.

### Cons

- Frequent upgrade prompts and an expensive upgrade/subscription model.
- UI changes and regressions that make the app feel less intuitive than older versions.
- Stability issues, with crashes and freezes occurring, notably when pressing features like 'tonight'.
- Data migration/sync problems when moving from older versions (preferences/favorites, iCloud sync) hindering a smooth transition.

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