Observed arrival · 2026-09-23

星をそだてる (Growing a Star)

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Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An iPhone app for spending quiet time with a small star in a bottle, watching its night sky change.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-23 issue.

For: iPhone users seeking a quiet nighttime ritual
Worth noticing: The page lists iOS 17.0 or later and says the star can also be viewed from the Home Screen and Apple Watch.

Field notes

The page describes one star with its own blinking pattern, preferred sounds, and growth pace; a sky gradually adds the moon, constellations, and shooting stars. Three audio samples—quiet night, bell, and wind chime—can be previewed on the page. It lists iPhone/iOS 17.0 or later and says the star can also be viewed from the Home Screen and Apple Watch. The app is free to start, with in-app purchases.

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