Today & every day
Open the app for today's picture, or pick any date back through the archive and see what the universe looked like that day.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
The universe,
one picture a day.
Every day since 1995, NASA publishes one breathtaking image of the cosmos. DailyApod brings that archive—over 10,000 pictures and counting—to your pocket, beautifully.
Free download · iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Pro · No data collected
✦ A new cosmos every morning
Features
Explore over a decade of the sky.
DailyApod is a calm, carefully crafted window into NASA's archive.
Search the cosmos
Find pictures by title or keyword—nebulae, galaxies, eclipses, auroras—and jump straight to your favourites.
Home screen widgets
Glance at today's picture from your home screen with widgets in every size. The universe, always in view.
Favourites & iCloud sync
Collect the pictures you love. Favourites sync across your devices with iCloud, privately.
Translate any caption
Captions arrive in English from NASA. Translate them into your language with a tap, on device.
Popular pictures
Browse the most-loved images across the archive and catch up on the classics you missed.
Gallery
Dark skies, bright pixels.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is DailyApod free?
Yes—downloading and browsing the daily picture is free. DailyApod Pro (a one-time purchase or subscription) unlocks extras like unlimited caption translations. Check the App Store listing for current pricing.
Where do the pictures come from?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), published daily since 1995. Each image links back to its original source and credits its authors.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 16 or later, and it runs on Mac and Apple Vision Pro too. Home screen widgets require iOS 16+.
What about my privacy?
DailyApod collects no personal data. Favourites sync via your own iCloud account, and translation happens on device.