SkySafari 8 Pro

Name: SkySafari 8 Pro
Rating: 4.7 (653 reviews)
Author: Simulation Curriculum Corp.

by Simulation Curriculum Corp.

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

App Store ↗

Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: $24.99
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Reference
Education

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

No screenshots collected yet.

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Price: $24.99
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.7 653 ratings · App Store

5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid, Reliable, and Really Enjoyable
Great addition to my astronomy apps. The interface is clean, and the sky rendering is detailed yet not cluttered. I’ve found it really helpful for planning observing sessions and identifying objects when I’m out with my telescope. What I appreciate most is that it strikes a good balance between being powerful and still easy to navigate. Features like time-shift and object search work smoothly, and the database is extensive enough for both casual stargazing and more serious use. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable and well thought out. If you’re looking for a solid astronomy app that feels professional without being intimidating, this is a great choice.

downwiththeho · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Good News / Bad News
The good news is that this app runs on both the iPad and the Mac with a single purchase. The bad news is that little effort was put into the MacOS version. Fundamental operations like zooming are broken unless you make changes to the application settings. For example pinch to zoom works great on the iPad screen, but doesn’t work via the trackpad on the Mac. Even the odd workarounds like Command + or - or two fingered scroll from the prior Mac OS version don’t work. Still no luck search in the help. Finally got some help on a user forum suggesting changing the “Tourch Alternatives” setting of the app. This at least make the app functional! Wouldn’t it be better if it just worked the first time it started up. Couldn’t the installation process make sure this absolutely necessary change for Mac OS? Couldn’t the zoom buttons be made visible by default on Mac OS? Even better why do I have to hold down a key in addition to making the zoom gesture? Other make apps that I use just make the zoom gesture work natively! It’s great that Apple lets the same app run on both the iPad and the Mac, but clearly a little more effort is required from the developers.

W122ard0f · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Replaces Star Charts
I still do a lot of Star hopping and Sky Safari is essential for that. I also use a PiFinder and run Sky Safari through/with that. I love the detail information on most objects, and the items and news for the day and the week. I pay for the Pro version as I live LiveSky on my laptop and my desktop. Live this program:

JayinUT · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Great program but nickel and dimes you for a subscription as well
I appreciate the program it is very useful but…they produce a program version that you pay for and each version is another fee and then they want you to get a subscription as well. I would not recommend just because of that. I’d happily pay a subscription for a program that updates. This is 8 pro. I’ll have to pay again for 9 in addition to a 50$ a year subscription? It honestly isn’t that good

Beamonthe411 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Best I’ve seen
I’ve been a dedicated amateur astronomer and astro-imager for a long time and have used Sky Safari Pro since early Mac only versions. It has consistently provided the answers to most of my questions quickly and reliably. The UI is easy to figure out and improves with each major revision. Customer support has also been great.

cockypops · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — User Content — Photos or Videos Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Contact Info Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Data Linked to You — User Content Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared

Show more Show less

Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

App Store

8.0.0
8.0.1
New Features! Cloud Image Sync: Imported astrophotos now sync across your iOS devices via iCloud AstroBin Import: Easily import the AstroBin Image of the Day directly from the Tonight view, including images without position information Image Search Improvements : Image filtering now includes catalog numbers, making it easier to find specific astrophotos in your library Bug Fixes Fixed Moon age calculation and display Fixed importing photos from library making unnecessary copies Various stability and UI fixes
8.0.2
New Features: - Support for Artemis II mission. Fixed Bugs: - Fixed user experience when opening settings to Subscription when device has no internet. - Observing Weather displays date and times for SkyChart timezone, not device timezone. - StarSense Explorer configuration help images and video links fixed. - AstroBin image import field not obscured by keyboard. - Barlow Magnification correctly supports two decimal places. - Multiple UI / Theming fixes.
8.0.3 · 8 Apr 2026
Fixed Bugs: - Improved accuracy for the Artemis II mission

Availability by market

Data quality & evidence

Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

Independent summary has not been published yet.
Screenshots: not yet collected

Report a correction

Use this page with an AI agent

AppCorpus MCP gives your agent current app data, prices, screens, features and sources.

Example prompt

Compare this app with its closest alternatives.

View JSON

GET /api/v3/apps/6752672420

{
  "app_id": 6752672420,
  "canonical_url": "https://appcorpus.com/apps/skysafari-8-pro-6752672420",
  "identity": {
    "name": "SkySafari 8 Pro",
    "slug": "skysafari-8-pro",
    "developer": {
      "name": "Simulation Curriculum Corp.",
      "url": "https://appcorpus.com/developers/simulation-curriculum-corp-developer_8de452c8ba019359131025b350436a10"
    },
    "icon_url": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/fb/1b/54/fb1b54a4-7f0d-3211-bd3e-6405beceab36/PRO-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-85-220.png/512x512bb.jpg",
    "stores": [
      "apple"
    ],
    "platforms": [
      "iphone",
      "ipad"
    ],
    "status": {
      "state": "active",
      "label": "Active",
      "last_checked": "2026-07-31",
      "last_checked_label": "31 Jul 2026",
      "banner": null,
      "region_note": null
    }
  },
  "listings": [
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "status": "ACTIVE",
      "url": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skysafari-8-pro/id6752672420?uo=4",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 653,
      "formatted_price": "$24.99",
      "is_free": false,
      "has_iap": true,
      "has_subscription": false,
      "version": "8.0.3",
      "updated": "2026-04-08",
      "currency": "USD"
    }
  ],
  "summary": {
    "one_liner": null,
    "summary": null,
    "best_for": [],
    "not_for": [],
    "status": "fallback",
    "at_a_glance": [
      "$24.99",
      "In-app purchases"
    ]
  },
  "categories": {
    "official": [
      "Reference",
      "Education"
    ],
    "appcorpus": [
      {
        "category_id": "reference",
        "label": "Reference",
        "url": "https://appcorpus.com/categories/reference"
      },
      {
        "category_id": "education",
        "label": "Education",
        "url": "https://appcorpus.com/categories/education"
      }
    ]
  },
  "use_cases": [],
  "features": [
    {
      "capability_id": "family_sharing",
      "label": "Family Sharing",
      "availability": "yes",
      "access_level": "unknown",
      "scope": "App Store",
      "evidence": "Store published"
    },
    {
      "capability_id": "in_app_purchases",
      "label": "In-app purchases",
      "availability": "yes",
      "access_level": "free_limited",
      "scope": null,
      "evidence": "Store published"
    }
  ],
  "pricing": [
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "formatted_price": "$24.99",
      "is_free": false,
      "has_iap": true,
      "has_subscription": false,
      "currency": "USD",
      "market": "us",
      "last_verified": "2026-07-31",
      "rows": [
        "Price: $24.99",
        "In-app purchases"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "screens": [],
  "ratings": [
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "average": 4.7,
      "count": 653,
      "market": "us",
      "observed_at": "2026-07-31",
      "reviews": [
        {
          "rating": 5,
          "title": "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid, Reliable, and Really Enjoyable",
          "body": "Great addition to my astronomy apps. The interface is clean, and the sky rendering is detailed yet not cluttered. I’ve found it really helpful for planning observing sessions and identifying objects when I’m out with my telescope. What I appreciate most is that it strikes a good balance between being powerful and still easy to navigate. Features like time-shift and object search work smoothly, and the database is extensive enough for both casual stargazing and more serious use. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable and well thought out. If you’re looking for a solid astronomy app that feels professional without being intimidating, this is a great choice.",
          "author": "downwiththeho",
          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
        },
        {
          "rating": 3,
          "title": "Good News / Bad News",
          "body": "The good news is that this app runs on both the iPad and the Mac with a single purchase. The bad news is that little effort was put into the MacOS version. Fundamental operations like zooming are broken unless you make changes to the application settings. For example pinch to zoom works great on the iPad screen, but doesn’t work via the trackpad on the Mac. Even the odd workarounds like Command + or - or two fingered scroll from the prior Mac OS version don’t work. Still no luck search in the help. Finally got some help on a user forum suggesting changing the “Tourch Alternatives” setting of the app. This at least make the app functional! Wouldn’t it be better if it just worked the first time it started up. Couldn’t the installation process make sure this absolutely necessary change for Mac OS? Couldn’t the zoom buttons be made visible by default on Mac OS? Even better why do I have to hold down a key in addition to making the zoom gesture? Other make apps that I use just make the zoom gesture work natively! It’s great that Apple lets the same app run on both the iPad and the Mac, but clearly a little more effort is required from the developers.",
          "author": "W122ard0f",
          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
        },
        {
          "rating": 5,
          "title": "Replaces Star Charts",
          "body": "I still do a lot of Star hopping and Sky Safari is essential for that. I also use a PiFinder and run Sky Safari through/with that. I love the detail information on most objects, and the items and news for the day and the week. I pay for the Pro version as I live LiveSky on my laptop and my desktop. Live this program:",
          "author": "JayinUT",
          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
        },
        {
          "rating": 3,
          "title": "Great program but nickel and dimes you for a subscription as well",
          "body": "I appreciate the program it is very useful but…they produce a program version that you pay for and each version is another fee and then they want you to get a subscription as well. I would not recommend just because of that. I’d happily pay a subscription for a program that updates. This is 8 pro. I’ll have to pay again for 9 in addition to a 50$ a year subscription? It honestly isn’t that good",
          "author": "Beamonthe411",
          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
        },
        {
          "rating": 5,
          "title": "Best I’ve seen",
          "body": "I’ve been a dedicated amateur astronomer and astro-imager for a long time and have used Sky Safari Pro since early Mac only versions. It has consistently provided the answers to most of my questions quickly and reliably. The UI is easy to figure out and improves with each major revision. Customer support has also been great.",
          "author": "cockypops",
          "date": "31 Jul 2026"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "privacy": [
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "declarations": [
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — Location — Coarse Location",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — User Content — Photos or Videos",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Contact Info — Email Address",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Identifiers — Device ID",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "Contact Info",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "Identifiers",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "Location",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Linked to You",
          "detail": "User Content",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Not Linked to You",
          "detail": "App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        },
        {
          "title": "Data Not Linked to You",
          "detail": "Diagnostics",
          "source": "Developer declared"
        }
      ],
      "accessibility": []
    }
  ],
  "changes": [
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "version": "8.0.0",
      "released_at": null,
      "notes": ""
    },
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "version": "8.0.1",
      "released_at": null,
      "notes": "New Features! Cloud Image Sync: Imported astrophotos now sync across your iOS devices via iCloud AstroBin Import: Easily import the AstroBin Image of the Day directly from the Tonight view, including images without position information Image Search Improvements : Image filtering now includes catalog numbers, making it easier to find specific astrophotos in your library Bug Fixes Fixed Moon age calculation and display Fixed importing photos from library making unnecessary copies Various stability and UI fixes"
    },
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "version": "8.0.2",
      "released_at": null,
      "notes": "New Features: - Support for Artemis II mission. Fixed Bugs: - Fixed user experience when opening settings to Subscription when device has no internet. - Observing Weather displays date and times for SkyChart timezone, not device timezone. - StarSense Explorer configuration help images and video links fixed. - AstroBin image import field not obscured by keyboard. - Barlow Magnification correctly supports two decimal places. - Multiple UI / Theming fixes."
    },
    {
      "store": "apple",
      "version": "8.0.3",
      "released_at": "2026-04-08",
      "notes": "Fixed Bugs: - Improved accuracy for the Artemis II mission"
    }
  ],
  "alternatives": [],
  "evidence_summary": {
    "index_state": "S1",
    "evidence_level": 1,
    "level_label": "Live store listing",
    "indexable": true,
    "last_verified_at": "2026-07-31",
    "unknown_fields": [
      "Independent summary has not been published yet.",
      "Screenshots: not yet collected"
    ],
    "sources": [
      "App Store"
    ]
  },
  "availability_markets": {
    "live": [
      "us"
    ],
    "selected": "us",
    "note": null
  },
  "feature_events": {
    "events": []
  },
  "features_slice": {
    "plans": [],
    "features": [],
    "unknown_features": [
      "family_sharing"
    ],
    "data_cutoff": "31 Jul 2026"
  }
}