Planet Finder

Name: Planet Finder
Rating: 3.92 (2886 reviews)
Author: JtApps

LiveJtApps1 app · 1.1M installsEducationFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $3.99 per itemmobile.PlanetFinder.com

Point to sky and find planets, constellations and celestials, learn by playing

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Total installs: 1,083,753
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 3.9★
Released: 11 Jul 2011
Last update: 20 Apr 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

7 in 4 groups

3 Sensitive0 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherRoutine3

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Planet Finder is an astronomy app that shows the planets, constellations and celestials when you point your device to the sky. Install, start and get instant information what kind of celestial or constellation you're looking at. You can search for celestials and you can explore the solar system in 3d. With the astronomical compass view you get an instant overview of celestials around you and above your horizon. You can learn to spot and recognize the planets, constellations and stars. Just click the academy hat and start to play and learn. If you want to master the night sky, this is the way! Features: · Planetarium that allows you to see planets, stars, constellations and galaxies that your device points at · Augmented reality planetarium view to see planets, stars, constellations, galaxies and all kind of celestial bodies through your device's camera lens · Planetarium academy game to learn to spot the planets, constellations and the brightest stars · Astronomy compass displaying the positions of the planets, the Sun, the Moon and Pluto · Astronomy compass with the 10 brightest and the 10 closest stars · Player interface to check future and historical positions · 3D rendering of Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto · 3D rendering of most Solar System satellites · Live sunspot number · Live monthly CO2 and temperatures values on Earth Additional features in premium version: · Rich ground environment with mountain silhouettes and 3D vegetation · Quick navigation to planetary 3D rendering views · Planetarium game to learn to spot all constellations · Astronomy compass with milkyway structure, brightest galaxies, closest galaxies, closest galaxy groups, closest superclusters, universe edge as well as mysky customized compass view · 3d Solar system simulator to get a feel for our solar system, its dimensions and your orientation within it · MySky that is a set of 10 custom defined celestial bodies that are displayed in the Planetarium view and the Astronomy Compass view · Rise transit and set visualization of planets and celestials · Historical data for earth CO2 levels, mean temperature · Historical data for sunspot numbers

What's new

Enhanced ground rendering – Smoother, more immersive ground that gently fades when looking down. AR camera now available in free version – Experience the sky with real-world camera overlay. Optimized for Android 16 Premium version: Rich ground environment – Detailed mountain silhouettes and 3D vegetation on the horizon 3D compass in portrait mode – Improved orientation and usability

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