# Exoplanet — Interactive exoplanet database

> Interactive exoplanet database with visualizations and astronomical data. (iPhone/iPad app by Hanno Rein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 956 App Store ratings · 471 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2009-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034/reviews.md

## What is Exoplanet?

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our own solar system. This app allows you to explore all discovered exoplanets, their measured physical properties, their location in the night sky, and their host stars. An interactive model shows you the entire observable universe, all the way from the surface of the Earth to the cosmic microwave background. This app has been developed by a professional astronomer. 

Main features:

* Interactive visualizations and animations.
* Physical properties of all detected exoplanets and their host stars, updated on a daily basis.
* Stunning 3D model of our Milky Way showing the location of all known exoplanets. You can zoom into any planetary system, explore how the night sky and the constellations look from the surface of other planets, or zoom out and see other local galaxies and galaxy clusters as well as the cosmic microwave background. 
* Visualizations of exoplanet orbits and the habitable zone.
* Choose between the Open Exoplanet Catalogue, the NASA Exoplanet Archive, and the Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia (exoplanet.eu).
* Push notifications are sent out whenever a new planet is discovered. 
* Augmented reality sky map: point the phone towards the sky to find an exoplanet!
* Interactive multi-touch correlation plots.
* Solar System planets, major moons, and asteroids are included.
* Explore S-Stars orbiting the black hole at the Galactic Center of our Milky Way
* Background information about exoplanets and detection methods.
* Full support of planets in binary, triple, quadruple systems and orphan planets.
* Real-time ray tracing on the GPU.

## Key features

- Interactive visualizations and animations
- Daily updated exoplanet and host star properties
- 3D Milky Way model with exoplanet locations
- Augmented reality sky map
- Exoplanet orbit and habitable zone visualizations
- Data from multiple exoplanet catalogs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galaxy Clusters and CMB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kepler Add-on | $2.99 | one-time |
| Asteroids | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gaia Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer Appreciation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| S-Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catalogues | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Exoplanet?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Insanely entertaining
- 👍 Amazing graphics and interactive diorama
- 👍 Detailed explanation of planets
- 👍 Awesome app for astronomy and physics lovers
- 👍 Excellent app with comprehensive databases
- 👍 Fantastic app for learning and exploring the universe
- 👍 Wonderful app for visualizing the cosmos
- 👍 Brilliant and creatively interactive
- 👍 Fantastic for anyone interested in astronomy
- 👍 Excellent for teaching and inspiring science
- 👍 Spectacular graphics and exoplanet information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some exoplanets not showing up in search
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching between databases
- 🔒 Paid upgrades required to access more features
- 🐛 Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
- 🐛 Exoplanets represented as generic white balls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
- Kepler objects of interest disappearing when switching databases

**Most requested features**

- Add more detailed textures and visuals for exoplanets
- Ability to view multiple databases simultaneously
- Option to see planet surfaces and atmospheres
- Inclusion of dwarf planets in our solar system
- Ability to zoom in on and explore other galaxies
- Addition of black holes, pulsars, and other celestial objects
- Inclusion of satellite and spacecraft orbits
- Narration or audio commentary for key discoveries
- Ability to view the universe from the surface of planets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 471)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exoplanet

*2026-08-13*

UNLOCK all of Addons!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-08-10*

The joy each time I get a notification from this app is great, to know we’ve learned more about the universe. Looking forward to those in the coming years with Roman!

### 1/5 — I thought it was a different game.

*2026-08-07*

I thought this was like universe sandbox, plus pocket galaxy: express, plus universe palm. So I was always looking for universe sandbox but I thought this game was like universe sandbox. But this game is not letting me go to the galaxy clusters but universe palm let’s me go to Lanakea super cluster, local group of galaxies, the Great Walls, CFA2 Great Wall, and the observable universe. Well,we were supposed to place planets like universe sandbox, and pocket galaxy. This game is different than other games. This is soooooooooo lame. This game makes me exhausted because this game is so boring and lame. I want it to be like a game with a mix of pocket galaxy, universe sandbox, and universe palm. I told you. You are bad because you like it. This game is a bad game😡. Please do not have this game. More than 100 people think that this game is fun. answer: yes. They should dislike the game. So that’s why I added 1 star. This game is boring due to tapping on planets. I am going to tell you why I hate this game. Firstly, you have to tap on the planets and stars. Secondly, the Other exoplanets and planets that are not in the solar system will cover what they look like with only the name of the planet. Thirdly, you cannot add rocky planets, gas giants, stars, asteroids, comets, and blackholes. Fourthly, they will not let you go to galaxy clusters, et cetera. I need a developer response and this game is different than other games.

### 1/5 — I thought it was a different game.

*2026-07-12, version 13.1.3*

I thought this was like universe sandbox, plus pocket galaxy: express, plus universe palm. So I was always looking for universe sandbox but I thought this game was like universe sandbox. But this game is not letting me go to the galaxy clusters but universe palm let’s me go to Lanakea super cluster, local group of galaxies, the Great Walls, CFA2 Great Wall, and the observable universe. Well,we were supposed to place planets like universe sandbox, and pocket galaxy. This game is different than other games. This is soooooooooo lame. If you like it then you are trash because this game is so boring and lame. I want it to be like a game with a mix of pocket galaxy, universe sandbox, and universe palm. I told you. You are bad because you like it. This game is a bad game😡. Please do not have this game. More than 100 people think that this game is fun. answer: yes. They should dislike the game. So that’s why I added 1 star. This game is boring due to tapping on planets. I am going to tell you why I hate this game. Firstly, you have to tap on the planets and stars. Secondly, the Other exoplanets and planets that are not in the solar system will cover what they look like with only the name of the planet. Thirdly, you cannot add rocky planets, gas giants, stars, asteroids, comets, and blackholes. Fourthly, they will not let you go to galaxy clusters, et cetera. Burger anonyviewerZ. I will eat him.

### 5/5 — Thanks for making this free

*2026-07-11*

Nice to have this option on here for so little money thx :)

### 4/5 — Amazing but no galaxies

*2026-07-09*

This app is absolutely amazing, but the only issue is that i can't figure out how to click on galaxies. Either that or it's not possible, so even if there are no exoplanets in that galaxy that are confirmed i would still like to view them

### 5/5 — Very cool app, thanks!

*2026-06-19, version 13.1.3*

I was looking for great space games, then I found this app, it seemed like it was fun, so I downloaded it! Then I played the game, And it was very, very cool. Amazing app you got there! Also, updates make the game better, and also that is why I gave this app 5 stars. And also, here’s a suggestion: Make it so you can search galaxies and stars.

### 5/5 — Best app for this

*2026-06-17, version 13.1.3*

This is the best map Ive encountered, for the purposes of needing it. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2026-06-17, version 13.1.3*

It’s really great and the quality is like cool like it is like living in the future!

### 5/5 — Best Exoplanet Visualization App!

*2026-06-11, version 13.1.3*

This is the Best Exoplanet Visualization App out there, with the most comprehensive exoplanets database, and a highly-detailed 3D-Visualization of the Milky Way Galaxies’ Exoplanets!

## Frequently asked questions about Exoplanet

### What is this app about?

This app provides an interactive database of all discovered exoplanets, offering detailed physical properties, their locations in the night sky, and their host stars. It features stunning 3D models of the Milky Way and the observable universe, allowing users to explore from Earth to the cosmic microwave background.

### What are the main features of this exoplanet app?

Key features include interactive visualizations and animations, daily updated physical properties of exoplanets and host stars, a 3D model of the Milky Way showing exoplanet locations, and an augmented reality sky map. It also visualizes exoplanet orbits and habitable zones, and supports data from multiple exoplanet catalogs.

### How much does this app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the description, but they may relate to enhanced features or content.

### Can I use this app to find exoplanets in the real sky?

Yes, the app includes an augmented reality sky map feature. By pointing your phone towards the sky, you can use this feature to identify and locate exoplanets.

### What kind of astronomical data does this app include?

The app includes data on all discovered exoplanets, their measured physical properties, and their host stars. It also incorporates information on Solar System planets, major moons, asteroids, and S-Stars orbiting the Galactic Center. Users can choose data from the Open Exoplanet Catalogue, NASA Exoplanet Archive, or Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.1.3 — 2024-04-02

Added app suggestion for upcoming total solar eclipse.

### 13.1.2 — 2024-03-29

Added app suggestion for upcoming total solar eclipse.

### 13.1.1 — 2023-10-11

Minor bug fixes

### 13.1.0 — 2022-09-19

- New section: "Did you know?" offering tips and tricks to use the app and some exoplanet trivia.
- New Lock Screen widgets, allowing you to show the current number of confirmed exoplanets on your Lock Screen.

### 13.0.1 — 2022-08-15

Favourite planets are not longer lost when switching between the Open Exoplanet Catalogue, the NASA Exoplanet Archive, and the Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia (exoplanet.eu).

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