# Star Finder – Night Sky View

> Discover Stars & Planets – Just point your phone to sky view & get full details.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse)

## Overview

- **ID:** `sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Epic Apps Studio
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 521,094
- **Rating:** 3.42 / 5 (837 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2022-05-14
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse)
- **Website:** [https://epicappsstudio.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt](https://epicappsstudio.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://epicappsstudio6.wixsite.com/epicappsstudio](https://epicappsstudio6.wixsite.com/epicappsstudio)

## Description

Explore the universe with Star Finder — Night Sky View. Point your phone at the sky to unlock an interactive AR sky view and detailed 3D star maps that identify stars, constellations, planets, nebulae and clusters in real time. Built-in GPS keeps your view accurate, while an AI chatbot answers astronomy questions and helps you learn. Access full details from Gaia data, view the Milky Way, and enjoy stunning visualizations that bring the night sky to life.

Stay informed with a personal astronomy calendar and real-time notifications for lunar phases, meteor showers, eclipses, comets and other celestial events. Designed for beginners and experienced stargazers, Star Finder provides deep object information, planet tracking, and a moon tracker so you never miss a cosmic moment. Download Star Finder today to discover, learn, and experience the night sky like never before.

## Rankings

- #97,835 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Across reviews, users note the app is easy to use and offers valuable celestial details, including planet positions. However, persistent ad overload and performance issues severely hinder usability, with several reports of non-functionality or crashes. Accuracy concerns (star map) and a lack of support resources add to the downsides, while pricing frustration (high subscription rates) compounds the dissatisfaction. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong interest in features tempered by reliability and monetization problems.

### Pros

- Easy to use and easy to understand
- Rich celestial details (planets, sun, moon, eclipse)
- Shows planet positions and helps users know where to look
- Overall positive sentiment (Good/Excellent/Awesome) from users

### Cons

- Excessive ads and ad-spam disrupt usage
- Some users report the app doesn’t work or is unusable
- Star map accuracy issues and lack of accessible help/FAQs
- Monetization concerns (high subscription price / paywalls and free claims)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse)