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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. 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
  2. Distant Suns 5 app icon

    Distant Suns 5

    Mike Smithwick

    Explore celestial objects and constellations

    Explore the night sky with real-time star maps and celestial navigation. Identify constellations, planets, and galaxies. Set location and date for accurate sky views. Share observations and save custom star charts.

    ★ 4.397 ratingsEducation$2.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  3. Earth 3D - World Atlas app icon

    Earth 3D - World Atlas

    Igor Panichev

    Explore 3D maps and global facts

    Explore a 3D globe with relief models and political and physical maps. View day/night cycles, time zones, and city lights. Access over 2,600 geographic objects and more than 500 wonders of the .

    ★ 4.71,456 ratingsEducation$5.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  1. Staslink: Satellites Tracker app icon

    Staslink: Satellites Tracker

    FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD

    Track and set observation reminders

    Track the International Space Station and Starlink using real-time data. Input your location to find optimal viewing times. Set reminders for launches and visibility events. View satellite routes on a live map. Share sighting details with others.

    ★ 4.419,674 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-26
  2. Starlight® - Explore the Stars app icon

    Starlight® - Explore the Stars

    ION6, LLC

    Celestial bodies and constellations

    Point your device to view , planets, and constellations in real time. Identify celestial objects with detailed information. Track planetary movement and lunar phases. View constellations with stellar classifications and vibrant visuals.

    ★ 4.73,168 ratingsEducation$2.99Data updated 2026-09-27
  3. Moon Globe HD app icon

    Moon Globe HD

    Michael Howard

    View the Moon in realtime 3D.

    The app displays Earth's Moon in realtime 3D using satellite imagery and topographic data. Users can manipulate the view, switch to Telescope mode, and adjust the display time to observe shifting sunlight on the lunar landscape.

    ★ 4.7150 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-09-14
  4. Sun and Moon Position app icon

    Sun and Moon Position

    shebli geegieh

    Track sun and positions

    Calculates sun and positions with 0.3% accuracy. Determines sunrise and sunset times. Provides moonrise and moonset times. Adjusts for elevation and time zone.

    ★ 4.365 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  5. Gas Giants app icon

    Gas Giants

    Software Bisque, Inc.

    Observe planets and their moons through

    Explore celestial bodies like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune through a simulated telescope. View planets and their moons as they appear now or at any date and time. Adjust telescope settings to simulate different viewing conditions.

    ★ 4.225 ratingsLifestyleFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  6. Pocket Universe app icon

    Pocket Universe

    John Kennedy

    Explore celestial objects and track the night

    Explore celestial objects with interactive star maps and detailed information. Identify constellations and planets. View historical and cultural facts. Set location-based sky views and track celestial events.

    ★ 4.5256 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  7. Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 app icon

    Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

    United Soft Media Verlag GmbH

    Track dates and locations

    Plan and view the total on April 8, . Find safe viewing locations, track the path, and learn about phenomena. Access maps showing visibility by location. View timing details for partial and total phases.

    ★ 4.81,593 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  8. Sunrise Sunset Times & Widget app icon

    Sunrise Sunset Times & Widget

    Bjorn Jenssen

    Track sun rise and set times

    Track and times, day length, twilight, golden hour, solar power output, and UV Index using an interactive solar disk. Switch to Weather Mode for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and humidity data.

    ★ 4.81,579 ratingsWeatherFreeData updated 2026-11-01
  9. ISS Real-Time Tracker 3D app icon

    ISS Real-Time Tracker 3D

    Michael Stebel

    Track space stations and telescopes in real

    Track flyovers of the International Space Station, Tiangong, and Hubble Space Telescope with 3D visualization and live positioning. Predict up to 30 days ahead with location-based pass times and a 0–4 star rating system for visibility.

    ★ 4.81,168 ratingsReference$0.99Data updated 2026-10-08
  10. The Sky Pro by Redshift app icon

    The Sky Pro by Redshift

    United Soft Media Verlag GmbH

    Explore celestial objects and learn about them

    Explore celestial objects like planets, moons, asteroids, and stars. View detailed information about each object. Track their positions and movements over time. Learn about constellations and their changes throughout the year.

    ★ 4.8336 ratingsReference$6.99Data updated 2026-09-10
  11. Astro Informations app icon

    Astro Informations

    Xavier Daxhelet

    Track celestial positions and data

    View celestial events like sunrise and sunset times, planetary positions, and declination data. Adjust date and time to check ephemeris for the Sun, Moon, and planets. Access physical properties of celestial bodies including distance and mass.

    ★ 4.08 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  12. Current Altitude app icon

    Current Altitude

    Hearn Apps, LLC

    Companion for hiking camping climbing flying

    The app uses the device's GPS to save and display locations. Users can share their location and altitude with friends.

    ★ 4.817,990 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  13. iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer app icon

    iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer

    Random Widgets LLC

    Clear sky forecasts for stargazing.

    The app displays Clear Sky Charts for observing conditions over the next 48 hours. Users can search for charts by location or map, and view data including cloud cover, transparency, and temperature.

    ★ 4.81,558 ratingsWeatherFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  14. GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad app icon

    GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad

    GoSoftWorks Development Co.

    Point to sky identify objects

    The app identifies and locates celestial objects by pointing to the sky. It displays the sky view and information at the correct orientation when held at any angle.

    ★ 4.62,136 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  15. CosmAtlas app icon

    CosmAtlas

    Aurelio Calegari

    Explore celestial bodies and track their positions

    Explore the solar system with detailed models of over 400 celestial bodies. Navigate through space, land on planets and moons, and view the sky from their surfaces.

    ★ 4.117 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  16. Classic Sky Map 2 app icon

    Classic Sky Map 2

    X04 Studios Inc.

    Explore celestial objects and track the night

    Track celestial objects by pointing your device at the sky. View stars, planets, constellations, and meteor showers. Adjust settings with simple taps. Receive real-time updates on astronomical events. Share observations directly from the .

    ★ 4.79,773 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-11

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