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Spec score 7.3 #27 of 35 in Astronomy Apps

What it is

Star Chart is an astronomy app for viewing the night sky and exploring the solar system. It uses GPS and a three-dimensional universe model to calculate the real-time positions of stars and planets visible from Earth. Its guide includes all 88 constellations, with artwork based on the work of 17th-century astronomer Johannes Hevelius. On AR-capable mobile devices, an augmented-reality view overlays the sky in the user’s surroundings. A separate VR version simulates exploration of the solar system from the Sun to Pluto; the Cardboard version requires a Cardboard viewer. Star Chart is available for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, and supports offline access. The free edition includes in-app upgrades. Escapist Games develops and publishes games for smartphones, tablets, and consoles, and provides contact details for feedback and feature requests.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Star Chart is an astronomy and stargazing app for viewing the night sky and exploring the solar system.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Platforms
The maker lists versions for iOS, Android, Windows desktop, Mac, Windows Phone, Google Glass, Oculus devices, Steam, and Xbox 360.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Support
The maker invites feedback and feature requests and provides contact details on its site.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Headquarters
Godalming, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · escapistgames.com
Maker
Escapist Games says it develops and publishes games for smartphones, tablets, and consoles.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Augmented reality
Star Chart offers a mobile augmented-reality version for AR-capable devices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Constellations
The app includes all 88 constellations based on artwork by 17th-century astronomer Johannes Hevelius.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Free and premium editions
The free edition includes in-app upgrades, while the premium edition includes all content in one purchase without in-app upgrades.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Sky mapping
It calculates the real-time locations of stars and planets visible from Earth using GPS and a 3D universe model.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
VR exploration
The VR version lets users explore the solar system from the Sun to Pluto in a real-time simulation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
VR hardware
The maker says the Cardboard VR version requires a Cardboard viewer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com

Plans and prices

Star Chart Free Free version includes in-app upgrades Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com
Star Chart Premium Price not published All content is included in one purchase; no in-app upgrades Premium full-featured version Read 7 Oct 2026 · escapistgames.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Calculates visible star and planet positions in real time
  • Includes all 88 constellations
  • Offers AR on capable mobile devices
  • Supports offline access

Limits

  • Cardboard VR requires a Cardboard viewer
  • AR requires an AR-capable device

Who it suits

Star Chart suits people who want to identify the night sky or explore the solar system on a phone, computer, or VR setup. Its offline access and learning content may also suit users exploring astronomy away from a connection.

Verdict

Star Chart combines real-time sky mapping with constellation content and separate AR and VR views. The free edition includes in-app upgrades, while Premium groups all content into one purchase without them.

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