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Apps Like Planets for iPhone and iPad

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.

by Dana Peters★ 4.5972 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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  1. Solar System (Lite) app icon

    Solar System (Lite)

    Vosonos LLC

    Explore the solar system hands-on.

    The app offers interactive simulations for children to explore the Solar System. It includes size comparisons of celestial bodies and shows planets orbiting the Sun at comparative speeds.

    ★ 4.525 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-08
  1. CelestialGuide app icon

    CelestialGuide

    Geoffrey Domm

    Interactive sky map of stars

    The app provides an interactive database for stars and planets, showing a sky map based on user-selected time and location. It displays stars brighter than magnitude 9 and includes a database of Messier Objects and a Virtual Orrery.

    ★ 1.01 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-10-14
  2. Mimir Knowledge Trainer app icon

    Mimir Knowledge Trainer

    Markus Ruh

    Expand knowledge across many subjects.

    The app teaches geography, astronomy, classical paintings, and classical music. Users can learn about countries on a 3D globe, star constellations, famous painters and their works, and classical music pieces.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-11-02
  3. Flight Tracker Radar Air Track app icon

    Flight Tracker Radar Air Track

    AppFabric LLC

    Flights, view routes, and get real-time updates

    Flights in real time with global coverage and precise data. Use augmented reality to identify aircraft by pointing your device skyward. Set alerts for status changes and receive notifications about delays or gate updates.

    ★ 4.729 ratingsTravelFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. CMB Maps app icon

    CMB Maps

    Qingqing Mao

    Cosmic microwave background all-sky maps.

    The app displays cosmic microwave background all-sky maps on iPhone and iPad. Users can view and compare different generations of CMB fluctuations in 4K resolution, zooming and scrolling for details.

    ★ 4.020 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-11-06
  5. SNAPTAIN SKY app icon

    SNAPTAIN SKY

    Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.

    ★ 3.73 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. Daylight app icon

    Daylight

    Philippe Casgrain

    Sunrise and sunset times displayed.

    The app displays sunrise and sunset times for the user's current location at any point in time. It computes sunrise, sunset, and twilight periods for Civil, Nautical, and Astronomical twilight.

    ★ 4.728 ratingsWeatherFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  7. Flight Paths app icon

    Flight Paths

    william LINDMEIER

    Visualize flights with AR

    Visualize airspace using Augmented Reality. Select airports from a map, point camera at a surface, and tap to start. View 3D and animations of takeoffs and landings. Explore real-time routes above selected airports.

    ★ 5.02 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  8. MAX Daylight app icon

    MAX Daylight

    Stephen Mykytyn

    Track sunset time and set light alerts

    Track sunrise, noon, and sunset times for any location. Set notifications for remaining . Compare locations, create movies, and generate reports. Monitor solar events globally.

    ★ 4.956 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  9. Time at Globe app icon

    Time at Globe

    Rastislav Novotny

    Select city, rotate , view

    Displays local for cities worldwide. Shows a rotating to locate cities and determine day or night. Allows selection of a city to center the view. Provides sunrise and sunset times, GPS coordinates, and daylight saving date changes.

    ★ 4.989 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  10. SynScan Pro app icon

    SynScan Pro

    Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.

    Control mounts with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE

    Control telescope mounts to slew, align, GOTO, and track celestial objects. Point and track planets and the Sun without alignment. Navigate using a gamepad. Browse star catalogs and adjust tracking parameters for equatorial mounts.

    ★ 2.755 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  11. czi Sky app icon

    czi Sky

    Guangzhou Chengzhi Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder app icon

    SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder

    Yuriy Kvasha

    Point device toward sky, detect satellites

    PRO helps users locate satellites by pointing their device skyward. It displays available satellites based on location. Users can search for satellites by channel name, radio name, or provider.

    ★ 4.5211 ratingsUtilities$2.99Data updated 2026-09-08

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