SkyView® Lite

Name: SkyView® Lite
Rating: 4.5 (18725 reviews)
Author: Terminal Eleven LLC

By: Terminal Eleven LLC App

Explore the Universe

Overview

Version:

3.8.11

Last updated: 2025-09-23

Features & Capabilities

SkyView Lite is an AR stargazing app that uses your device's camera to identify celestial objects—stars, constellations, satellites, and more—day or night. Point your device at the sky to learn what you’re seeing; it works without WiFi or GPS, making it great for camping, boating, or flying. SkyView Lite has been downloaded over 40 million times and serves as a friendly entry into astronomy.

Key features include an AR view for real-time identification, reminders for celestial events, Sky Paths showing Sun and Moon positions, and Time Travel to glimpse the sky on different dates. You can capture and share images with friends, and the Lite version invites you to upgrade to the full SkyView experience with more objects and tools.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Navigation & Mapping

By:

Terminal Eleven LLC

Rating:

4.50

(18,725) 9 new ratings

Version:

3.8.11 Last updated: 2025-09-23

Version code:

878278104

Creation date:

2011-03-04

Compatible devices:

Size:

121.78MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,555 ▼ 80

Other rankings

#1 in space keyword 38 #3 in planet keyword 67

Other platforms

SkyView® Lite (v3.9.2)

25,193,294 4.30

(57,828)

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Developed by:

Terminal Eleven LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865

Website:

http://www.terminaleleven.com/skyview/iphone

User Reviews

Reviewers praise SkyView Lite for ease of use, a free lite option, appealing visuals, and educational value. However, recurring concerns focus on paywalls limiting access, inaccurate sky data or misaligned celestial positions, and reliability issues (bugs, freezes, and device compatibility). When it works, it can be accurate and informative, but persistent issues have led some users to seek alternatives.

Pros

Easy to use and user-friendly interface
Free lite version offers substantial functionality without requiring payment
Visually appealing with multiple display options and calming ambient music
Educational and helps users learn constellations and celestial movements (e.g., predicting sun/moon positions)
When functioning, provides real-time sky positions of stars, planets, and constellations

Cons

Paywalls and paid features restricting use and pushing users toward the full version
Inaccurate or inconsistent celestial data (e.g., moon/planet positions wrong) and occasional missing objects
Frequent bugs and stability issues (crashes, freezes, red-line UI, unresponsive)
Device compatibility and update-related problems that prevent the app from opening or tracking properly on some devices