Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
102 reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
102 reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
Tracked since
First seen February 2026 · 5 releases since
SkySafari 8 Plus is an iOS app ($12.99) by Simulation Curriculum Corp. in the reference category, holding #64 in the paid reference charts. It holds a 4.6-star rating.
- Monetizes through in-app purchases ranging from $4.99 to $39.99.
- Ships new versions about one a month.
- Latest version is 8.1.1, released September 1, 2026.
- 81% of ratings are five-star.
- Available in 14 languages.
- Strongest in US, GB, DE.
- Downloads at 1.2 GB and requires iOS 18.6+.
- Rated 4+.
App details
- Version
- 8.1.1
- Release status
- Worldwide
- Age rating
- 4+
- Requires
- iOS 18.6+
- Size
- 1.2 GB
- Languages
- English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Thai
- Price
- $12.99
- First seen
- February 2026
- Top markets
- US, GB, DE
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
5 versions tracked
- Version 8.1.1Latest
- Version 8.1.0
- Version 8.0.3
- Version 8.0.2
- Version 8.0.1
Ships about one a month.
In-app purchases
2 products · United States
- SkySafari Premium MonthlyMonthly$4.99
- SkySafari Premium (Annual)Yearly$39.99
What users say
- 5.0
CD43
Beautiful App. Great educational experience for lovers of astronomy. Highly recommend it.
Reviewed on version 8.0.1
- 5.0
Great!!
Best astronomy program I have used.
Reviewed on version 8.1.0
- 5.0
Dope app
I said what I said. 5 out of 5.
Reviewed on version 8.0.3
About SkySafari 8 Plus
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SkySafari 8 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommended app for amateur astronomers since 2009.
SkySafari 8 Plus delivers a beautifully refined interface, powerful observing tools, and seamless telescope control. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning a night under the stars, SkySafari 8 Plus gives you the clarity and precision to take your astronomy hobby to the next level.
What’s New in Version 8
+ UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette.
+ Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, or URLs. Includes basic editing tools to manage your astrophotography collection.
+ Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart to contextualize your photos.
+ Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your specific equipment orientation.
+ Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics.
If you're new to SkySafari 8 Plus, here’s what you can do:
+ Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more.
+ Simulate the Night Sky - Simulate the sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.
+ Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. SkySafari supports ASCOM Alpaca and INDI, allowing you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.
+ Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future.
+ OneSky & SkyCast - See what other users are observing in real-time, or guide a friend around the night sky remotely via a shared link.
+ Sky Tonight - Jump to the Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky right now. Expanded information helps you plan your night, including Moon & Sun info and curated object lists.
+ Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com.
+ Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system.
+ Night Vision - Preserve your eyesight after dark.
For even more features, and a gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 8 Pro!
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html
Screenshots
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SkySafari 8 Plus iOS app monetises through in-app purchases. The current products and price points are listed in the in-app purchases table on this page.
SkySafari 8 Plus iOS app is available. The app maintains a 4.6-star rating based on 102 user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
SkySafari 8 Plus iOS app competes actively in the mobile app category.
You can download SkySafari 8 Plus iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 18.6 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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