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Explore and learn facts about the solar

Explore with interactive animations and learn facts about each of the 8 solar system . Answer trivia questions, play educational games, and discover details about moons, the asteroid belt, and planetary features.

by PlayDate Digital Inc.★ 5.04 ratingsEducation$2.99Data updated 2026-09-06

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  1. Planet simulation app icon

    Planet simulation

    CHIEHIRO HASHIZUME

    Reproduce a solar system universe.

    The app allows users to create a universe with various stars and reproduce a solar system. It is a recommended game for spare or boring time.

    ★ 3.9164 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  2. VR Universe app icon

    VR Universe

    Abacus Brands Inc.

    Explore space with VR projects

    Explore the through augmented and virtual reality with interactive projects. Learn about the Sun, Solar System, and space stations. Build a planetarium, launch a rocket, and create a sundial.

    ★ 4.130 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets app icon

    Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets

    Vito Technology Inc.

    Explore the night sky interactively now.

    The app provides an interactive guide to the night sky, following device movements in real-time. Users can explore celestial bodies and access extensive information about them.

    ★ 4.725,022 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  4. Celestia - Space Simulator app icon

    Celestia - Space Simulator

    Linfeng Li

    Explore celestial objects in 3D

    Explore celestial objects in real-time 3D. View planets, moons, star clusters, and galaxies with accurate positioning and movement. Navigate through at adjustable speeds. Zoom in on objects and observe their features. Save and share custom views.

    ★ 4.3231 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Calendarium - About this Day app icon

    Calendarium - About this Day

    Piotr Knapczyk

    Explore historical events and daily facts

    View historical events for each date. Track sunrise and sunset times. Display week number, day length, and moon phase. Learn daily facts from various historical periods. Share interesting facts with others.

    ★ 4.72,255 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  6. Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map app icon

    Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map

    Vito Technology Inc.

    Explore celestial objects and constellations

    View celestial objects like stars, planets, and constellations using device sensors and GPS. Tap to identify objects and learn about their properties. Explore detailed information on celestial events and navigation. Share observations with others.

    ★ 4.695,312 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Comet Book app icon

    Comet Book

    Vixen Co., Ltd.

    Track positions and directions

    Track visibility with real-time direction and elevation updates. Locate comets using the moon and bright planets as guides. Set observation times and directions based on your location. Share sighting details and view movement patterns over time.

    ★ 5.03 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. Mars Globe app icon

    Mars Globe

    Michael Howard

    Explore with high-resolution maps and topographic details

    Explore a high-resolution 3D model of with topographic lighting and satellite data. Navigate the surface, view annotated features, and access information links. Take a guided tour or explore freely.

    ★ 4.7337 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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