SkyView
The facts below are what the maker publishes about SkyView, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From SkyView's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SkyView® Explore the Universe (App Store) | $2.99, paid once | iPhone and iPad · Requires iOS 16.0 or later · $2.99 |
| SkyView® Explore the Universe (Google Play) | $4.99, paid once | Android phone and tablet · $4.99 |
The facts
Each one read from SkyView's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Augmented reality
- Its augmented reality view helps users locate sky objects by pointing their device at the sky.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compass accuracy
- The maker says nearby magnetic fields can make the view point inaccurately and recommends recalibrating the device compass.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The App Store listing describes sharing snapshots through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Night mode
- Red and green night mode filters are available to help preserve night vision.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Objects
- The paid app includes all 88 constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, and satellites.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app does not require Wi-Fi or a data signal to function.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple's listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sky paths
- Sky paths show an object's location for a selected date and time.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Google Play listing gives [email protected] as the support email.checked 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- SkyView uses a device camera to identify celestial objects in the sky, day or night.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Who it's for
- The maker describes SkyView as a way for users, children, students, and friends to learn about the universe.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2009checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free edition
- SkyView Lite is a separate free version limited to 15 popular constellations, two satellites, the Sun, the Moon, and a subset of stars.checked 9 Oct 2026
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