Best Astronomy Apps in 2026
Updated
31 astronomy apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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4 Oct 2026last checked
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 26 Spot the Station iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Offline access: YesPlatform coverage: mobileAR sky view: Yes
- 27 Spacecraft AR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1
- 28 Universe Sandbox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform coverage: desktop
- 29 Aladin Desktop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform coverage: desktop
- 30 OpenSpace No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Platform coverage: cross-platform
- 31 SpaceEngine No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.8 Platform coverage: desktop