# Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map

> Skylight app: Gaze stars, constellations, planets in the sky, Night vision space

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/skyview.star.map.stargazing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/skyview.star.map.stargazing)

## Overview

- **ID:** `skyview.star.map.stargazing`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LeoStudio Global Ltd.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 7,802,220
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (47,499 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2024-01-30
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 168 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=skyview.star.map.stargazing)
- **Website:** [https://leostudio.global](https://leostudio.global/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://leostudio.global/policies.html](https://leostudio.global/policies.html)

## Description

**Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map** is the ultimate star app and sky guide for astronomy enthusiasts and co-star astrology communities. Explore the night sky with a powerful sky map and star chart, featuring constellations, stars, planets, and a 3D view. With built-in compass and GPS, stay oriented as you explore the cosmos and track real-time celestial events.

Designed for all levels from beginner stargazers to seasoned astronomers, this open-source extension provides detailed information on celestial bodies, a planet finder, and a comprehensive calendar of events (meteors, eclipses, and more). Licensed under GPLv2, Star Gazer invites the community to view, contribute, and improve this sky-facing tool.

## Rankings

- #17,195 — Overall
- #61 — Education (Gross)
- #89 — Education (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `skyview.star.map.stargazing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Star Gazer offers beautiful visuals, a useful constellation finder, and solid educational value for astronomy beginners. But user sentiment is heavily divided due to frequent crashes, intrusive ads, and paywalls that restrict free use. Onboarding can be unclear, with some features locked behind payment. The top recurring themes are strong visuals and learning benefits versus reliability and monetization hurdles. Addressing stability and offering a more transparent pricing model would likely improve overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Beautiful visuals and sky map display.
- Educational and helpful for learning constellations (great for beginners).
- Generally user-friendly interface when it works.
- Effective constellation finder / star identification features.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues.
- Excessive ads and monetization (ads and paywalls).
- Hard onboarding / not always intuitive to use.
- Free version limitations and paywall frustration (credit card requirement / features locked).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/skyview.star.map.stargazing)