# StarMap 3D

> Night Sky and Astronomy Guide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324038407](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324038407)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id324038407`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sanville Software
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,372 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-06
- **First published:** 2009-07-28
- **Size:** 111 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starmap-3d/id324038407)
- **Website:** [http://www.starmap3d.com/wordpress/en/](http://www.starmap3d.com/wordpress/en/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.starmap3d.com/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.starmap3d.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

StarMap 3D is a portable star atlas for beginners and seasoned skywatchers. It uses your device's compass and gyroscope to auto-align the map, revealing over 15,000 stars, 303 deep-sky objects, and all 88 modern constellations with crisp Retina graphics.

GPS/LBS support or manual coordinates, adjustable date and time, and interactive Time Scroll help you explore what’s visible from your location. It also offers Planetarium mode, a 3D view, and a Plus version for iPad with more stars and expanded constellation artwork.

## Rankings

- #47,230 — Overall

## Review summary

StarMap 3D is praised for accurate sky mapping, educational content, ease of use, offline capability, and good value. Reviewers enjoy learning about celestial objects, quickly locating them, and using it in family settings. A recurring issue is a directional bug that inverts orientation by ~180 degrees, reducing usability. Overall, it’s a strong, accessible astronomy tool—especially offline—but fixing the orientation bug would significantly improve user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable sky mapping with detailed celestial data (stars, planets, galaxies).
- Educational and informative—teaches what you’re seeing and is great for families.
- Easy to use and read with intuitive navigation.
- Works offline / no Wi-Fi required, usable in remote locations.
- Good value with free or low price and feature-rich experience.

### Cons

- Direction/orientation is off by about 180 degrees in multiple reviews.

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