What is Pocket Universe?

Pocket Universe helps users learn about astronomy by identifying celestial objects in real time. It is catalogued under Maps & navigation on PulseGate.

Who should use Pocket Universe?

Pocket Universe is a consumer product built for students and amateur astronomers.

Does Pocket Universe have a free plan?

No — Pocket Universe is paid.

Is Pocket Universe still active?

Unverified. Pocket Universe has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Pocket Universe?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GoSkyWatch Planetarium, StarMap 3D, and StarTracker - Mobile SkyMap.

Who develops Pocket Universe?

Pocket Universe is developed by John Kennedy, based in the United States.

When did Pocket Universe launch?

Pocket Universe first shipped in 2009.

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Pocket Universe

Name: Pocket Universe
Author: John Kennedy

App StoreMaps & navigation🇺🇸

Pocket Universe is an iOS app that guides users through the night sky, identifying stars, planets, satellites, and other celestial objects in real time. It is designed for students and amateur astronomers seeking an interactive way to learn about astronomy.

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Overview

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In the Maps & navigation space, Pocket Universe takes a focused approach. It helps users learn about astronomy by identifying celestial objects in real time. Pocket Universe is a consumer product aimed at students and amateur astronomers. Pricing is paid. Pocket Universe is available on iOS.

It is developed by John Kennedy (United States), and it first shipped in 2009. Key capabilities include live sky view, astronomical identification, and time travel simulation.

Live sky view
Astronomical identification
Time travel simulation
Explore mode
Event summaries

Built with & integrations

Runs on

iOS

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jun · 19:02 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Pocket Universe

What is Pocket Universe?: Pocket Universe helps users learn about astronomy by identifying celestial objects in real time. It is catalogued under Maps & navigation on PulseGate.
Who should use Pocket Universe?: Pocket Universe is a consumer product built for students and amateur astronomers.
Does Pocket Universe have a free plan?: No — Pocket Universe is paid.
What platforms does Pocket Universe run on?: Pocket Universe runs on iOS.
Is Pocket Universe still active?: Unverified. Pocket Universe has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Pocket Universe?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GoSkyWatch Planetarium, StarMap 3D, and StarTracker - Mobile SkyMap.GoSkyWatch Planetarium StarMap 3D StarTracker - Mobile SkyMap
Who develops Pocket Universe?: Pocket Universe is developed by John Kennedy, based in the United States.
When did Pocket Universe launch?: Pocket Universe first shipped in 2009.

At a glance

Platforms: Mobile
Languages: English
First seen: 29 Jun 2026
Built for: students and amateur astronomers
Model: B2C
Solves: Helps users learn about astronomy by identifying celestial objects in real time.

Registered as

App Store: 306916838

Developer

🇺🇸John Kennedy

Index record

Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jun 2026
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: pocket-universe-apple-com
Lifecycle last checked: 13 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://apps.apple.com/app/id306916838

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