GoSkyWatch Planetarium

Name: GoSkyWatch Planetarium
Price: 3.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (10237 reviews)
Author: GoSoftWorks

By: GoSoftWorks App

Go Explore the Night Sky

Overview

Version:

9.4

Last updated: 2020-08-09

Features & Capabilities

GoSkyWatch Planetarium turns your device into a personal telescope. Simply point at the sky to identify stars, planets, comets, and galaxies with touchless navigation, a full 180-degree view, and automatic orientation for easy outdoor use.

Includes Messier and Caldwell catalogs, ephemeris data for planets, stars, and DSOs, a Moon phase calendar, and sunrise/sunset times. Works offline, with optional Wikipedia and StarTales references, and free updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Navigation & Mapping Entertainment

By:

GoSoftWorks

Rating:

4.80

(10,237) 9 new ratings

Version:

9.4 Last updated: 2020-08-09

Version code:

837287199

Creation date:

2019-01-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

98.89MB

Price:

3.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 17,549 ▼ 389

Other rankings

#22 in Navigation (Paid) ▲

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

GoSoftWorks

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goskywatch-planetarium/id284980812

Website:

https://www.gosoftworks.com

User Reviews

GoSkyWatch is praised for its clean interface and strong ability to identify objects in the sky, with realistic visuals and useful planning features. Common drawbacks include compass inaccuracies, southern-hemisphere limitations, occasional bugs, and a clunky time/location UI. Overall, it’s a long‑standing, multi‑device favorite for stargazing and sky planning, balancing strong features with reliability challenges.

Pros

Easy to use with a clean, elegant interface
Excellent for stargazing and identifying celestial bodies (planets, stars, etc.)
Realistic, accurate display with precise location input and good brightness rendering
Powerful planning features (sun tracking, analemma, multiple time options) and AR capabilities
Cross‑device availability and long‑standing reliability

Cons

Compass/heading calibration issues causing incorrect directions (off by compass)
In the Southern Hemisphere accuracy and constellation identification can be poor
Mixed reliability with bugs and performance for a paid app
Time/location UI can be clunky or slippery to use, with calibration friction
Some feature visibility issues on certain devices (e.g., planets option disappearing or iPad usability)

Recent reviews

I’ve had this app for it seems like 20 years. I love it and I use it all the time and I’ve shared it with so many friends and family over the years. Go sky watch!

by Dv*****, 2025-11-05

I have used this app for years. The last year or so the compass doesn’t work correctly. It’s showing E when pointing to the SW on my iPhone. I’ve tried the tips, precise location and calibration with the figure 8 pattern. Nothing has worked. Perhaps someone can give me some advice as I’ve always loved this app. Thank you.