# Seestar

> Smart Astronomical Telescope

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447429891](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447429891)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6447429891`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (337 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2023-08-01
- **Size:** 1.27 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seestar/id6447429891)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://h5.seestar.com/privacy?locale=en-US](https://h5.seestar.com/privacy?locale=en-US)

## Description

Take the first step in exploring the universe with Seestar. This smart telescope combines an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, all controllable via the Seestar App. Tap the screen to observe and capture celestial sights, with Stargazing Mode automatically locating, identifying, tracking, and processing stars.

Beyond stargazing, Seestar offers Solar Mode with auto-scan and solar tracking using the included Solar Filter, Scenery Mode for manual control and auto-focus of landscapes and wildlife, and a built-in Sky Atlas with a curated celestial object database and astronomy encyclopedia. Stay informed with Stargazing Index forecasts and popular recommendations, and share your observations with astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. It works with all Seestar models.

## Rankings

- #88,723 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers commonly praise Seestar for its ease of use and intuitive UX, with automation that greatly reduces setup and makes imaging approachable. However, many reports highlight serious reliability problems: forced firmware updates that can’t be postponed or rolled back; crashes on startup and backend activation issues; and connectivity/pairing drops that break control when away from the telescope. Image quality and stacking can suffer after updates due to noise and tracking errors. Some users also complain about intrusive tips or ads. Overall, the software works well when stable, but stability, update control, and backend reliability need attention.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive UX that helps beginners get started quickly.
- Automation that handles balancing/alignment, making imaging simpler.
- Reliable/positive experience across multiple Seestar devices and remote setups.
- Regular updates with new features that improve the software over time.

### Cons

- Forced or hard-to-skip firmware updates that can’t be postponed or rolled back.
- App crashes on startup or during use, plus backend activation issues causing access problems.
- Connectivity/pairing reliability problems, including frequent disconnections when 'too far away'.
- Post-update image quality problems such as noise in FITS files and tracking/stacking failures.
- Ads and intrusive prompts degrade the user experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447429891)