Best Astronomy Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: NASA Eyes is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Solar System Scope and Cosmic Watch. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Solar System Scope. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cosmic Watch at $0.42/mo.
Astronomy apps cover different ways to explore the sky, learn about it, follow missions, or use a telescope. Compare catalog size and platform coverage, then check whether an AR sky view or offline access suits how you observe. Learning content, mission tracking, and telescope control offer further points to weigh according to your interests. The ranking opens with Luminos Pro, Night Sky, and SkySafari, followed by KStars and Stellarium. Star Chart appears twice among the early entries, alongside WorldWide Telescope. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you compare ways to get started as you consider which features matter most to your observing routine.
34 astronomy apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 NASA Eyes Top pick · 7.5 Free plan · Free
#2 Solar System Scope Runner-up · 7.5 Free plan · Free
#3 Cosmic Watch Also great · 7.3 Free plan · $0.42/mo
- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- No
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- No
- Telescope control
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
- Telescope control
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.42/mofirst paid tier About Cosmic WatchVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3/mofirst paid tier About Luminos ProVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- desktop
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- desktop
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- desktop
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- No
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- desktop
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- No
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- Telescope control
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- AR sky view
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- mobile
- Telescope control
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which astronomy app is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
NASA Eyes is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.5. Solar System Scope is second and Cosmic Watch third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cosmic Watch has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.