Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
Star Chart
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Offline accessYes
- 4Platform coveragecross-platform
- 5AR sky viewYes
- 6Learning contentYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: starchartapp.com, play.google.com
Overview
Star Chart is ranked #5 of 34 in astronomy apps on Specifiction. 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
Best Star Chart alternatives
See all 20 All accessCh 01 Celestia Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.7 All accessCh 02 NASA Eyes Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.7 All accessCh 03 Solar System Scope Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.7 All accessCh 04 Cosmic Watch Free planAndroidiOS from $0.42/mo7.5 All accessCh 06 Night Sky Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.3 All accessCh 07 Seestar App AndroidiOS 7.2
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Astronomy Apps in 2026#5 of 34
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Sources
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 4 Oct 2026
- starchartapp.com· checked 28 Sept 2026