Report updated Apr 21, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Light Pollution Map is an established navigation app that is a paid app. With a 4.3/5 rating from 115 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Light Pollution Map?

Light Pollution Map is a navigation and utility tool that visualizes global night-time light data to help users locate dark-sky areas. It integrates VIIRS satellite radiance data with mapping tools to assist with stargazing, astrophotography, and night sky quality assessment.

Current Momentum

v1.1 · 1d ago

Intense

Last updated 1d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Navigation
#32
12

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

VIIRS Satellite IntegrationStandard

Provides an interactive map overlay using Black Marble 2.0 satellite radiance data to visualize light pollution.

Sky Brightness MetricsStandard

Offers MPSAS and Bortle scale estimations to help users compare and evaluate the darkness of specific locations.

Advanced Mapping ToolsStandard

Includes features such as moon info, brightness simulation, and the ability to add custom SQM measurements.

Global Data AccessStandard

Delivers high-detail, global coverage with the ability to switch between multiple light pollution datasets.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Who Built It?

Jurij Stare app icon

Providing specialized navigation tools for astronomers and night-sky enthusiasts to locate optimal dark-sky areas.

Portfolio

1

Apps

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Light Pollution Map?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (1)

United States

How's The Navigation Market?

How does it evolve in the Navigation market?

Rank progression

112 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Light Pollution Map

Key Takeaways

While the app offers robust data visualization for dark-sky planning, recent user feedback highlights concerns regarding technical stability and the currency of the provided datasets.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Light Pollution Map, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Light Pollution Map Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 21, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/info-lightpollutionmap-mobile

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