Get the Official 'Star Wars' App for iOS and Android, You Will

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 09 Jul 2015

Disney just released the official Star Wars app for iOS and Android. It's called simply Star Wars and it is described as “your official mobile connection to a galaxy far, far away.”

The app provides access to Star Wars content, lets you wield a lightsaber and hone your skills against a training remote, notifies you about important Star Wars news, lets you take a Star Wars Selfie, and more...much more.

Star Wars app – Main Features
  • Themes – customize the way the app looks and sounds by using a Light Side, Dark Side, or Droid theme. Each theme comes with different designs, sounds, and animations.
  • Notifications – you’ll be notified when there are important announcements you should know about, when a new trailer has been released, or when there are some interesting movie news.
  • Star Wars content – read news and blog posts from StarWars.com, watch app-exclusive content.
  • Augmented Reality – unlock 3D characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens by pointing your device's camera at special Star Wars posters.
  • Star Wars selfies – take a selfie that includes a lightsaber, iconic landscapes and icon characters from Star Wars.
  • Share GIFs – memorable scenes and characters from the Star Wars universe are available as animated GIFs that you can share with others.
  • Force Trainer – turn your phone into a lightsaber and train like Luke Skywalker did in the original Star Wars movie.
  • Sound Board – access and play a variety of Star War sounds, including classic weapon sounds and quotes.
  • This Day in Star Wars History – take a look back in time and discover behind-the-scenes fun facts about Star Wars.
  • Countdown timer – the always-running timer shows you how much you have to wait for major Star Wars releases.
  • Weather info – Star Wars-themed weather and five-day forecasts.
  • And more – follow official Star Wars social channels, join the Star Wars fan community, discover the latest Star Wars digital apps, products and experiences.




Get Star Wars for iOS from Apple’s App Store.
The app is free, runs on iOS 7.1 or newer, it is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and is optimized for the iPhone 5.


Get Star Wars for Android from Google Play.
The app is free and requires Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or newer.



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