Live Sky

Name: Live Sky
Rating: 4.4 (899 reviews)
Author: Dapperfinch Inc.

By: Dapperfinch Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

Live Sky is a focused astronomy reference extension that shows real-time coordinates for planets, the Moon, the Sun, 110 bright stars, and 110 Messier objects. Tap any body for more details and watch the green horizon indicator to know what’s above the horizon.

Save frequently observed bodies to favorites for quick access, and enable the Today Widget for a daily night-sky snapshot. Coming soon: point-to-sky object identification and weather-based viewing conditions. Please share feature ideas in the comments.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Navigation & Mapping Content

By:

Dapperfinch Inc.

Rating:

4.40

(899)

Version:

2.1 Last updated: 2018-01-03

Version code:

841421264

Creation date:

2012-11-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

55.91MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 62,452 ▲ 16

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Developed by:

Dapperfinch Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-sky/id575969272

Website:

http://dapperfinch.com/livesky

User Reviews

Users praise Live Sky for its ease of use and helpful sky-identification features, including an AR capability and telescope-ready information. However, many reviews criticize the app for inaccurate object positions and rise times, missing sun data, and a lack of a true sky map, with some location and seasonal data being unreliable. The app remains popular as an affordable, user-friendly observing aid.

Pros

Easy to use with a straightforward, user-friendly UI.
AR-style feature lets you identify sky objects by pointing the phone at the sky.
Provides information on the Moon and visible planets and helpful rise/set information.
Useful companion for observing with a telescope and for teaching the night sky.
Affordable price with an option to remove ads via in-app purchase.

Cons

Frequently inaccurate object positions and rise times (off by hours).
Sun data is missing or not shown, and ephemeris data can feel coarse.
Not presented as a sky map; description view instead of a map disappoints some users.
Location/season data can be incorrect for certain users or settings.
Occasional reliability issues or frustration for some users.

Recent reviews

Kind of a glaring error for an Astronomy app.

by Ed*****, 2026-02-01

This app gives incorrect information about the positions of heavenly bodies. For example, it currently says that Saturn is below the horizon. I can assure you that it isn't. The app either gets my location wrong or doesn't know what time it is.

by ou*****, 2024-10-19

LiveSky sends 100% of information of the moon & the planets, but not the sun. LiveSky shows me space objects and when they are above the horizon. I love it!!!!