AppBrain's verdict
Established- Rating on App Store
- 3.00
- 4 ratings
- Last updated
- October 19, 2026
- Size
- 74.2 MB
It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think. Its best ranking is #38 in Top Paid, Reference in Spain.
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Store listing
By Julian James, from the App StoreDescription by Julian James Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Planisphere shows all 88 constellations and their boundaries, 6096 naked eye stars, the Messier deep sky catalogue, bright NGC objects, the Sun, Moon, planets and the now dwarf planet Pluto. These can be searched and then displayed if above the horizon for the selected time. Rise and setting times are available for all named objects.
The date, time and location can be changed. With Location Services you can show the sky as it appears from your exact location or you can click on a world map or select a city. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time. You can also set a Night Light' which gives the map a red tint for nighttime viewing.
Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn atlases are also available on the App Store.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- $1.99
- App size
- 74.2 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Planisphere
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 4.0.8
- Launched
- before 2010
No changelog data
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Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #38
- Chart
- Top Paid
- Reference
- Country
- Spain
App Store Rankings for Planisphere
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Spain | Reference | Top Paid |
| 56 | Slovakia | Reference | Top Paid |
| 68 | Czech Republic | Reference | Top Paid |
Ranking history in Spain
About the app and developer
About Planisphere
Planisphere is a reference app developed by Julian James.
User Ratings
Planisphere is rated 3.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4 ratings.
App Information
Planisphere costs $1.99. The app size is 74.20 MB. The latest version available is 4.0.8. The last update was on October 19, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since before 2010.
Planisphere is made and published by Julian James. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Julian James. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Julian James and are shown as published on the App Store.
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Frequently asked questions about Planisphere
Is Planisphere free?
No. Planisphere costs $1.99 on the App Store.
Is Planisphere still available?
Yes. Planisphere is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 19, 2026.
How large is Planisphere?
Planisphere is 74.20 MB.
Is Planisphere suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of Planisphere as suitable for everyone.
How do people rate Planisphere?
Planisphere scores 3.00 out of 5 stars, from 4 ratings on the App Store.
Who made Planisphere?
Planisphere was developed by Julian James. It is listed in the reference category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to Planisphere?
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