Star Chart
iPhone + Android
9.0No. 3 of 31
in Astronomy Apps
in Astronomy Apps
- Recognised40% of the score74
- Phone app26% of the score100
- Documented20% of the score86
- Free plan14% of the score100
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Summary
Star Chart is ranked #3 of 31 in astronomy apps on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Star Chart plans and pricing
All plansFree Free Every feature and upgrade included; no subscriptions or paywalls · optional star sponsorship play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on astronomy apps
- Free plan
- Yesstarchartapp.com
- Offline access
- Yesstarchartapp.com
- Platform coverage
- cross-platformstarchartapp.com
- AR sky view
- Yesstarchartapp.com
- Learning content
- Yesstarchartapp.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Star Chart uses GPS and a 3D model of the universe to identify what is visible when you point your device at the sky.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Star catalogue
- The app maps over 20 million stars across both hemispheres.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Celestial objects
- It includes all 88 constellations, solar system planets and moons, the Sun, and the 110-object Messier catalogue.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Live tracking
- The listing says comets, meteor showers, and satellites are tracked live.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Exploration
- Features include guided tours, voice control, and a time shift spanning up to 10,000 years into the past or future.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Viewing controls
- Users can view below the horizon, set a location anywhere on Earth, and zoom into star fields.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The listing says an internet connection is not required for normal use.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- AR requirement
- Augmented reality mode requires a built-in compass; manual scrolling is supported on all devices.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy disclosure
- Google Play reports that the app shares no data with third parties, may collect personal info, app info and performance, and device or other IDs, and encrypts data in transit.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The listing gives [email protected] for feedback and support contact.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The listing describes the app as a companion for curious children and amateur astronomers.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- The listing says the maker has been building Star Chart since 2009.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2009starchartapp.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdomstarchartapp.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Samsung Mobile US Press
- Best Astronomy Apps in 2026#3 of 31
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Sources
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 4 Oct 2026
- starchartapp.com· checked 28 Sept 2026