DIY Solar System app icon

Apps Like DIY Solar System for iPhone and iPad

Explore planets, track orbits, build models

Explore the with interactive activities like designing a Moon base and growing plants in space. Learn about planetary features, space travel, and life in space. Track celestial movements and conduct experiments to understand astronomy concepts.

by University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science★ 4.516 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06

DIY Solar System screenshots

Ranked alternatives

Showing 21–40 of 1,000 ranked alternatives.

  1. Planetary Clock app icon

    Planetary Clock

    Piotr Knapczyk

    Track positions in real time

    View positions of all solar system planets at any date. Adjust time to see real-time movements. Display accurate orbit sizes, eccentricity, and orbital shapes based on NASA data. Show realistic planet sizes relative to each other.

    ★ 4.934 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-09-09
  2. Space Simulator app icon

    Space Simulator

    Tai Chen

    Fly through the solar system and explore

    Simulate flights using real physics and realistic Solar System rendering. Play NASA missions like Apollo and Shuttle. Launch from Kennedy Center, orbit Earth and Moon, dock with ISS, perform Trans Lunar Injections, and land on the Moon.

    ★ 4.74,282 ratingsGames$4.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  3. ISS Live Now app icon

    ISS Live Now

    Carlos Santos

    Watch Earth from space in real time

    View video streams of Earth from the International Space Station. Watch continuous 24/7 footage. Access real-time imagery and satellite data. Adjust camera angles and zoom. Receive notifications about space events and launches.

    ★ 4.66,564 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  4. Pocket Galaxy: Gravity Sandbox app icon

    Pocket Galaxy: Gravity Sandbox

    Pocket Labs.

    Create and simulate galaxies in 3D

    Create and simulate custom galaxies with realistic physics. Place and customize planets, stars, and other celestial bodies. Adjust orbital paths and gravitational forces. Explore 3D space and test planetary interactions.

    ★ 4.625,444 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  5. TerraGenesis: Landfall app icon

    TerraGenesis: Landfall

    Tilting Point LLC

    Build cities on planets and manage resources

    Build and manage cities on planets in the solar system and outer space. Construct buildings, design facilities, and level up your space society. Manage resources, expand settlements, and develop infrastructure to sustain extraterrestrial life.

    ★ 4.11,911 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. 3D Solar System - Planets View app icon

    3D Solar System - Planets View

    Education Terra OOO

    Explore and celestial objects

    Explore the with a 3D and AR model. Learn about , moons, stars, and constellations with detailed information. Complete interactive tasks and tests. an interactive map and planetary arrangement.

    ★ 4.41,701 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  7. Pocket Galaxy: Space Sandbox app icon

    Pocket Galaxy: Space Sandbox

    Pocket Labs.

    Design galaxies, place planets, simulate orbits

    Create and simulate a custom with realistic physics. Adjust planet sizes, positions, and orbits. Explore 3D space environments and test gravitational interactions. Save and share custom solar systems.

    ★ 4.89,953 ratingsGames$3.99Data updated 2026-09-12
  8. Cosmic Atlas app icon

    Cosmic Atlas

    Cosmic Atlas LLC

    Explore exoplanets and navigate the universe

    Explore exoplanets with detailed descriptions and visualizations. Navigate through 180 trillion square light years of space. Switch between 6 travel modes for different exploration perspectives. Learn about planetary systems and celestial bodies.

    ★ 3.765 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  9. Planetaria: Space Simulator app icon

    Planetaria: Space Simulator

    Joseph Rupertus

    Explore celestial bodies in 3D

    Explore the Solar System with 3D models of the Sun, 8 planets, 5 dwarf planets, and over 20 major moons. View real-time positions of celestial bodies. Rotate, zoom, and navigate through the Solar System.

    ★ 4.214 ratingsEducation$4.99Data updated 2026-09-06
  10. Planets app icon

    Planets

    Dana Peters

    Explore in 3D view

    Explore the solar system with 3D views of and the moon. Locate celestial bodies using 2D and 3D sky maps. Check visibility times for . Rotate a 3D globe to view planetary details.

    ★ 4.5972 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  11. Professor Maxwell’s 4D Galaxy app icon

    Professor Maxwell’s 4D Galaxy

    SpiceBox Product Development Ltd.

    Explore space with interactive VR projects

    Explore interactive 3D models of the solar system and Earth's layers. Build a sundial and walk on the moon. Use augmented reality to visualize space concepts. Access 20 science projects with guided instructions.

    ★ 2.633 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  12. Starry Map app icon

    Starry Map

    NYANKO SOFTWARE

    Point your phone to identify stars

    Point your smartphone at the night sky to identify constellations, stars, and satellites. AR overlays display celestial names in real time. Swipe to navigate different directions. Receive alerts for ISS passes and meteor showers.

    ★ 4.5246 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-11

How we rank alternatives

Apps are ranked by functional similarity, category fit, rating confidence, and popularity.