SkySafari 8 Pro

Name: SkySafari 8 Pro
Price: 24.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (712 reviews)
Author: Simulation Curriculum Corp.

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Overview

Version:

8.1.0

Last updated: 2026-08-05

Features & Capabilities

SkySafari 8 Pro sets a new standard for mobile astronomy. Built on the most complete astronomical database ever put on a phone, it delivers unmatched accuracy, powerful observing and planning tools, seamless telescope and ALPACA camera control, and a beautifully refined interface for backyard stargazing or all-night sessions.

Version 8 introduces five new UI themes, ASCOM ALPACA camera support, SmartEye integration, an Image Gallery with import options from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or ALPACA camera (with basic editing tools), Plate Solving, Lunar Surface Outlines, and an Events Finder with precise appulses. Other features include a Rotatable FOV indicator, Premium Observing Conditions, cloud sync, AR mode, Night Vision, Orbit Mode, and Galaxy View to explore deep-sky contexts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Rating:

4.70

(712) 19 new ratings

Version:

8.1.0 Last updated: 2026-08-05

Version code:

888683641

Creation date:

2025-12-10

Compatible devices:

Size:

2.40GB

Price:

24.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 62,705 ▲ 650

Other rankings

#6 in Reference (Paid) ▼ 2

Other platforms

SkySafari 7 Pro (v7.6.5.4)

30,807 4.00

(1,921)

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Developed by:

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skysafari-8-pro/id6752672420

Website:

https://www.skysafariastronomy.com

User Reviews

SkySafari 8 Pro is praised for its rich, data‑filled toolset and intuitive onboarding, plus strong cross‑platform licensing and hobbyist popularity. However, reviewers repeatedly flag pricing/subscription frustrations, and Mac users report parity issues with zoom/trackpad gestures along with occasional UI glitches. Overall, it’s a feature‑dense, engaging astronomy app that works well on iPad and Mac but with notable pricing and cross‑platform quality caveats.

Pros

Cross‑platform licensing with a single purchase for iPad and Mac.
Comprehensive feature set: data, telescope control, plate solving, time‑shift, object search, and a large sky database.
Easy onboarding and a UI that is intuitive and improves with updates.
Excellent tool for planning observing sessions with detailed, well‑rendered skies.
Engaging and beginner‑friendly while remaining powerful, popular in the astronomy hobby.

Cons

Pricing model feels expensive and confusing, with recurring subscriptions and paywalls.
MacOS zoom/trackpad gestures are not reliable and parity with iPad is lacking; requires settings tweaks or workarounds.
Occasional glitches reported across reviews, such as compass triggering and minor visual glitches with night mode.

Recent reviews

As the years have gone by, Sky Safari has tended toward observers that have no idea what they’re doing. That’s all fine and dandy but how about those of us who have over half a century of observing experience? I could really do without the bells and whistles. Specifically the menu in portrait mode does not have the time settings immediately handy. And what’s with all this social sharing nonsense? I have sky safari ‘Pro’ not “ gosh kids! Look! It’s Jupiter!

by Th*****, 2026-08-12

I have been using the pro app for 7 years and I find it very useful when I share the night sky with people . I upgraded the app when the new version came out .