Features & Capabilities

StarMap 3D+ Plus is a portable star atlas that uses your location and time to display planets, stars, constellations, satellites, and deep-sky objects with crisp visuals. It automatically aligns the map using your device if a compass is available and supports GPS-based or manual coordinates, plus interactive Time Scroll for instant sky changes.

Features include real-time positions for 150 satellites (including the ISS and Hubble), over 100,000 stars, 6,441 deep-sky objects, and all 88 modern constellations with multiple line sets (MacRobert and Classic). It offers GPS or manual coordinates, adjustable time, and viewing modes such as 3D and Planetarium for immersive sky exploration, with compass-based alignment where available.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Sanville Software
Rating:
4.80
(6,777)
2 new ratings
Version:
4.8.1 Last updated: 2026-01-02
Version code:
881147038
Creation date:
2010-01-25
Compatible devices:
Size:
576.09MB
Price:
2.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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Developed by:
Sanville Software
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starmap-3d-plus/id351986992
Website:
http://www.starmap3d.com/wordpress/en/

User Reviews

Users praise ease of use, rich 3D sky features, and educational value, especially for family use and future-sky planning. However, recurring accuracy/orientation problems, missing major celestial objects, and gaps in onboarding/content are common criticisms, along with occasional bugs. Improvements in reliability, content coverage, and better guides would enhance satisfaction for power users and telescope enthusiasts.
Pros
  • Easy to use and intuitive for basic sky-watching.
  • Impressive 3D sky view with touch-to-select and quick object information.
  • Comprehensive, information-rich sky map including future sky planning.
  • Multilingual support (e.g., English and Arabic names).
  • Family-friendly and educational, enjoyable for kids and adults.
Cons
  • Accuracy/orientation issues: objects mislocated, moon/jupiter recognition problems, and true-north reset bugs.
  • Missing or removed major objects/content (e.g., Pluto, black holes).
  • Lack of user guides/instructions and some broken help links.
  • Occasional bugs or inconsistencies in data/behavior across updates.
Recent reviews
I use it all the time when I’m out at night when I see a new star or constellation or notice a planet somewhere new in the sky. My boyfriend and kids use it a lot too! We’re always pulling it out when we look up at night!
by No*****, 2025-07-14

The app contacts multiple servers when launched. The App privacy section says no data collected which is inaccurate.
by Ya*****, 2025-02-24

How come you have to see cartoons Astrological figures Drawings of people I want to see the sky, not garbage
by ea*****, 2024-12-31
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