How popular isSky Guide?
In September 2026, people searched for Sky Guide by name about 22,200 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.6% of all global star gazing app searches, placing Sky Guide third out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about star gazing apps, Sky Guide appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Sky Guide is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
StellariumShare of searches 50.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Night SkyShare of searches 35%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- Sky GuideShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Star WalkShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Sky TonightShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top star gazing apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sky Guide was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Sky Guide is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Stellarium1st
- Star Walk2nd
SkySafari3rd- Sky Guide4th
- Sky Tonight5th
- Night Sky6th
- PhotoPills7th
- SkyView8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Stellarium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Star Walk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sky Guide4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SkySafari4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Night Sky3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sky Tonight2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- PhotoPills2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SkyView1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about star gazing apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which star gazing app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best star gazing apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best star gazing app for the night sky?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“star gazing apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“star map app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which star gazing apps compete with Sky Guide?
Share of searches by month for Stellarium, Night Sky, Sky Guide, Star Walk, Sky Tonight, PhotoPills. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stellarium | Night Sky | Sky Guide | Star Walk | Sky Tonight | PhotoPills | SkySafari | SkyView |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 37.6% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 41.8% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.3% | 45.1% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.6% | 42.2% | 4.5% | 4% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.3% | 38.9% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 59% | 28% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 38.7% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.7% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.3% | 38.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 29.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.6% | 35% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.6% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35% | 170K | -2.6% | +5.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 4.6% | 22.2K | -18.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 2.7% | 13.1K | -34.5% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 2.5% | 12.1K | -63.4% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 2% | 9.9K | -55.4% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.7% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.9% | 4.4K | -33.3% | -0.2 points |
50.6%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
35%
Held 2nd. 170K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
4.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.7%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 13.1K estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.5%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -63.4% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -55.4% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
1.7%
Held 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
SkyView0.9%
Held 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Sky Guide and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Sky Guide
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Sky Guide changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sky Guide worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sky Guide’s share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide peaked at 5.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sky Guide rose from 4th to 3rd among star gazing apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for star gazing apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Night Sky gained share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide, from 29.5% to 35%.
In September 2026, Sky Tonight lost share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide, from 5.6% to 2.5%.
In September 2026, PhotoPills lost share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide, from 3.7% to 2%.
In September 2026, Star Walk lost share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.7%.
SkyView’s share of searches among star gazing apps worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.7% to 0.9% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Sky Guide rose from 4th to 3rd among star gazing apps worldwide.
How are Sky Guide’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sky Guide’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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