Astro Locator
Progress Concepts Limited Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Astro Locator is a paid Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Progress Concepts Limited. Rated 4.8/5 from 68 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 68 ratings
- Price
- 3.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 17
- 2026 · v2.0.4
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About Astro Locator
Spend less time setting up and more time observing. Astro Locator helps you quickly and accurately polar align your equatorial mount by showing the precise position of Polaris or Sigma Octantis. Designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, it makes polar alignment fast, simple and reliable wherever you observe. Whether you’re setting up in your garden or under dark skies, Astro Locator provides all the information you need on a single, easy-to-read screen. Features include: • Accurate Polaris and Sigma Octantis positioning • Compass direction and correct elevation for your location • Latitude, longitude and altitude • UTC and local time • Sunrise and sunset times • Astronomical twilight start and end times • Current moon phase • Clean, uncluttered interface designed for fast setup Astro Locator is ideal for astronomers who assemble and pack away their equipment for each observing session, helping you spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the night sky. Trusted by amateur astronomers since 2014.
Ratings & reviews
4.8
68 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.0.4 · Updated October 17, 2026
- Support for iPhone Duo.
App privacy
The developer, Progress Concepts Limited, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics
Alternatives to Astro Locator
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Locator | 4.8 / 5 (68 ratings) | 3.99 USD | October 17, 2026 | |
| Bubble Level + Compass Pro | 5.0 / 5 (22) | 0.99 USD | Mar 11, 2026 | Compare |
| iOptron Optical Polar Scope | 2.7 / 5 (12) | 1.99 USD | Oct 24, 2025 | Compare |
| PF-L Assist | – | Free | Jan 28, 2026 | Compare |
| POLARIE U | 4.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Jan 28, 2026 | Compare |
| Astro Kit | 4.6 / 5 (51) | Free | Jan 6, 2026 | Compare |
| あしあと手帳 - 移動記録 | – | Free | Aug 10, 2026 | Compare |
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