Noctua Software
Stellarium - Star Map
Publisher DNA
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What does Noctua Software ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Identify stars, planets & constellations in a realistic 3D sky map
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Identify stars, planets & constellations in a realistic 3D sky map
Offline-first architecture enables use in remote, low-connectivity areas
- Real-time sky simulation provides an educational and immersive experience for amateur astronomers and telescope users
- Occasional compass calibration issues prevent the app from accurately tracking the user's orientation in the sky
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
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Rivals
Who does Noctua Software compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts with real-time sky simulation, creating direct competition for the same user base seeking celestial identification tools.
Contenders(7)
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts and students, competing for time spent on celestial education and observation through distinct visualization methods.
Both apps target amateur astronomers using device sensors for real-time sky identification and celestial tracking, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Both apps target amateur astronomers with offline-first stargazing tools, competing for the same user base through precise celestial mapping and real-time sky simulation.
Both applications target the stargazing and identification market, offering free celestial mapping tools that rely on device sensors for real-time sky orientation.
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts with real-time sky simulation and freemium models, creating direct competition for user attention in the stargazing category.
Both apps target amateur astronomers with real-time sky simulation and observation planning, competing for the same user base seeking celestial identification tools.
Both apps target amateur astronomers with real-time sky simulation and observation planning, competing for the same user base seeking celestial identification tools.
Same space(14)
The Constellation Star Finder acts as an educational alternative to Stellarium, using a subscription model to gate its database.
Star Gazer & Night Sky Map competes for the casual user base by offering an ad-free, community-driven alternative to Stellarium.
Star Chart provides a similar real-time 3D sky simulation but focuses on augmented reality identification for casual users.
Star Gazer offers a 3D visualization engine that competes for the same amateur astronomer base as Stellarium.
Telescope focuses on session planning and observation logging, serving as a workflow tool for serious amateur astronomers.
known for
NAPA - Star Map
NAPA - Star Map leverages institutional credibility to serve educators and amateur astronomers in a similar capacity to Stellarium.
SkyScope uses photo-based identification rather than real-time sensor tracking, offering a different workflow for object discovery.
Night Sky Star Finder provides a niche service for locating registered stars, acting as a companion to commercial star-naming registries.
SkyView Lite targets the same casual stargazing audience as Stellarium but relies on augmented reality rather than telescope hardware control.
Planetarium Projector acts as a hardware-dependent educational tool, contrasting with Stellarium's standalone software approach.
StarryLens shifts the focus from sky mapping to astrophotography, serving as a specialized tool for users capturing night sky images.
Star Map Tracker focuses on providing technical data like declination and azimuth, appealing to the same hobbyist segment as Stellarium.
Starry Map offers proactive event notifications for meteor showers and ISS passes, addressing a specific feature gap identified in Stellarium.
Star Tracker Lite serves the same casual stargazing segment by prioritizing a smooth, visual-heavy interface for sky identification.
New entrants(1)
SkyLumi combines photographic star mapping with satellite tracking, offering a hybrid identification and exploration experience.
