Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

by Noctua Software

4.8EducationAPK

50,000,000+ downloads

Review the package name, source, and version details before installing from any external download source.

APKHub review signal

Editorial status

Best for Android users who want a familiar, low-friction experience.
Reviewed by

APKHub Editorial Team

Last reviewed

Apr 15, 2026

Last checked

Apr 15, 2026

Screenshots

Screenshot 1
Screenshot 2
Screenshot 3
Screenshot 4
Screenshot 5
Screenshot 6
Screenshot 7
Screenshot 8

About this app

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars. Identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites (such as the ISS), and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky! This astronomy application has an easy to use and minimalist user interface, that makes it one of the best astronomical applications for adults and children who want to explore the night sky. Stellarium Mobile features: ★ View an accurate night sky simulation of stars and planets for any date, time and location. ★ Dive in a collection of many stars, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects. ★ Zoom on realistic Milky Way and Deep Sky Objects images. ★ Discover how people living in other regions of the planet see the stars by selecting the shapes and illustrations of the constellations for many sky cultures. ★ Track artificial satellites, including the International Space Station. ★ Simulate landscape and atmosphere with realistic sunrise, sunset and atmosphere refraction. ★ Discover 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites. ★ Observe the sky in night mode (red) to preserve your eyes adaptation to darkness. Stellarium Mobile contains in-app purchases allowing to upgrade to Stellarium Plus. With this upgrade, the app will display objects as faint as magnitude 22 (versus magnitude 8 in the base version) and enable advanced observing features. Stellarium Plus features (unlocked with in-app purchase): ★ Reach the limit of knowledge by diving in a massive collection of stars, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects:   • All known stars: Gaia DR2 catalog of over 1.69 billion stars   • All known planets, natural satellites and comets, and many other minor solar system objects (10k asteroids)   • Most known deep sky objects: a combined catalog of over 2 million nebulas and galaxies ★ Zoom almost without limits on high resolution images of deep sky objects or planetary surfaces. ★ Observe in the field, even without internet connection, with a "reduced" set of data: 2 million stars, 2 million Deep Sky Objects, 10k asteroids. ★ Control your telescope through Bluetooth or WIFI: drive any GOTO telescope compatible with NexStar, SynScan or LX200 protocols. ★ Prepare your observing sessions using the advanced observation tools, to predict a celestial object observability and transit times. Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is made by the original creator of Stellarium, the well known open source planetarium and one of the best astronomy applications on Desktop PC.

APKHub Editor's Summary

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map stands out in education because it combines a recognizable workflow with a rating of 4.8. For readers comparing similar apps, the key question is whether its balance of speed, features, and update cadence matches daily use better than the alternatives.

Why Use This App

  • +Familiar Android workflow with a lower learning curve.
  • +Reasonable choice when reliability matters more than advanced niche features.
  • +Simple enough to evaluate quickly before installing.

What To Check Before Installing

  • !Not always the best fit for niche or specialist workflows.
  • !Feature-hungry users should compare it with category leaders before installing.

Who This App Fits Best

  • *Best for Android users who want a clear, low-friction experience instead of a crowded interface.
  • *A strong candidate when reliability and familiar workflow matter more than chasing every available feature.
  • *Less compelling if you are specifically looking for niche specialist controls that only a smaller app category might provide.

How To Compare Alternatives

  • *Compared with other education options, Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is easier to justify if you prioritize consistent daily use over experimentation.
  • *When comparing alternatives, check launch speed, storage use, and whether the current version changes any core workflow you depend on.
  • *If another app in this category offers similar features but better performance on your device, that can outweigh a small difference in ratings or popularity.

Editor Verdict

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is worth shortlisting if you want a more dependable option in education. APKHub's take is to compare its current workflow, update freshness, and storage footprint against one or two alternatives before choosing a download source. The current tracked version is 1.15.3.

Safety And Verification

  • Package name tracked by APKHub: com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free.
  • This page reviews metadata, version history, and source links before sending you to an external download destination.
  • Last APKHub content check should line up with the app page update date so readers can see how fresh the current review is.

Version History

1.15.3

This update brings the following improvements:<br><br> - Fixes freezes on Android with accessibility features<br><br>We are happy to hear from you and get your feedback!

Feb 10, 2026

View version