Cosmic Watch

Overview

Cosmic Watch is ranked #3 of 34 in astronomy apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.42/mo.

Compared on astronomy apps

Free plan

Yescosmic-watch.com

Platform coverage

cross-platformcosmic-watch.com

AR sky view

Yescosmic-watch.com

Telescope control

Nocosmic-watch.com

Mission tracking

Nocosmic-watch.com

Learning content

Yescosmic-watch.com

Facts

Product

Cosmic Watch is a 3D planetarium, sky guide and clock that renders real-time graphics of Earth and the sky.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Sky guide

The app lets users point a phone or tablet toward the sky to see constellations, stars and planets in augmented reality.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Views

It provides views from the user's location, of Earth and of the solar system.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Core features

The app includes a geocentric and heliocentric solar system, a 360-degree celestial sphere, astrology mode, retrograde motion, a world clock and astronomical-event notifications.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Paid tools

Subscriptions or Cosmic Pro unlock Moon Calendar, real-time clouds, meteor showers, comets, planetary aspects, Retrograde Year, Dreamspell Calendar, Atmosphere Clockface, saved date/time/location and Time Control.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Birth charts

Cosmic Astro provides Western or Vedic natal charts with interactive 3D horoscopes and PDF export for subscribers and Cosmic Pro members.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Supported Apple devices

The App Store listing supports iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Silicon Mac and Apple Vision, with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 on M1 or later, and visionOS requirements.apps.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026

Privacy

The maker says it does not store or share location or network information and does not collect names, email addresses, account information, precise location data or advertising identifiers.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Analytics

Optional self-hosted Matomo analytics collects anonymous usage, session, device, country-level location and purchase-related events, and can be disabled in app settings.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Data safety

Google Play states that no data is shared with third parties, data is encrypted in transit, and the app may collect app activity and app info/performance data.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Support

The maker directs app support and feature requests to [email protected].cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Audience

The maker describes Cosmic Watch as being for nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, amateur astronomers, advanced stargazers, clock fans and science-fiction enthusiasts.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Education

The app is presented as an educational tool for learning the solar system, Earth cycles and basic astronomical concepts.cosmic-watch.com · 30 Sept 2026

Awards

The app listing cites a Webby Award for Best Educational App 2018 and recognition from Wired, TechRadar, AASL, The New York Times and Space.com.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters

Zürich, Switzerlandcosmic-watch.com · 28 Sept 2026

Where it ranks on Specifiction

• Best Astronomy Apps in 2026#3 of 34

Sources

• cosmic-watch.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
• play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 30 Sept 2026
• apps.apple.com/us/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853· checked 30 Sept 2026
• cosmic-watch.com/privacyPolicy/· checked 30 Sept 2026