# SkyView® Lite

> Explore the Universe

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413936865](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413936865)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id413936865`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Terminal Eleven LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (18,772 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.11
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-23
- **First published:** 2011-03-04
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865)
- **Website:** [http://www.terminaleleven.com/skyview/iphone](http://www.terminaleleven.com/skyview/iphone)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://terminaleleven.github.io/free/](https://terminaleleven.github.io/free/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #12,483 — Overall
- #1 — space
- #3 — planet

## Review summary

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

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