# Jupiter Atlas > Interactive 3D globes of Jupiter's Galilean moons with detailed features and celestial data. (iPhone/iPad app by Julian James.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-atlas/id352033947 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Julian James](https://appshunter.io/developer/293642870) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-01-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-atlas/id352033947/reviews.md ## What is Jupiter Atlas? Explore 3D globes of Jupiter's Galilean moons Use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a 3D globe of one of four of Jupiter's Galilean moons. As you zoom in more labels appear as finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on the labels to get more information about a particular feature. Jupiter Atlas displays the approximate phase, axial tilt and central meridian of the selected moon from your chosen location and time, and renders these on the globe. You can switch to a 'Globe' mode that allows you to spin the moon around to see the whole globe. The feature database is searchable and can move the globe to a searched feature. The phase can be switched off to show the whole globe more clearly. The moon's globe can be shown with north or south at the top or inverted to suit different telescope views. Over 680 named features across four moons are included. These moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. The phase view shows the current view of Jupiter itself including the position of the Great Red Spot and the approximate axial tilt and central meridian. You can swipe left and right on the phase view to go backwards and forwards a day. When you turn the device to landscape mode a wider view is shown with the Galilean moons in their approximate positions for the time selected. Date, time and location can be changed. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time. Atlases for the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus and Saturn are also available on the App Store! ## Key features - Interactive 3D globes of Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto - Pinch and zoom gestures for detailed exploration - Tap labels for feature information - Adjustable moon phase and orientation - Searchable feature database - Real-time celestial data display ## Chart rankings - #195 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-atlas/id352033947/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I love this game. *2026-05-30, version 4.0.4* 5.0 ### 5/5 — Great Addition To Every Device! *2020-06-24* Everyone can enjoy all of these atlases as works of art as well as reliable references. They are easy to use and fill the needs of astronomers of all ages. They are well worth the modest fee. It’s an investment in program improvements, and hopefully the creation of atlases for other planets. ### 5/5 — Nice to know what's around Jupiter *2014-07-30* It's great to see all the named places on each of the moons. If you ever update this I wonder if you could show flat maps of the moons. Still a good atlas. ### 1/5 — Jupiter is missed *2012-03-29* Why do the developers call this app Jupiter Atlas? There is definitley no Jupiter Atlas in this App. Just the Moons of it. If the name wouldbe correct i would give 5 stars,so i give only one. Correct this ! ### 4/5 — Moon's yes - But where is Jupiter? *2012-02-14, version 2.0.4* It's good - but where is Jupiter ? - Shows Jupiter's main moons Of course Jupiter - as a gas giant has no 'surface' But for an app called "Jupiter Atlas" - It would be nice if there were at least a reasonable close up of Jupiter... The moon's though are great... What about a Jovian System view - eg a plan view, showing the sequence of the moons. How about an indication of the moons relative sizes... There is more this app could do But what's there so far is good. ### 4/5 — A good start *2012-01-21* It's a good start, though at $3 feels pricey relative to similar apps with regards to what it currently offers. In globe mode, you can rotate and zoom in on the several moons. Very little information beyond visual. It would make a huge difference if it tied in some useful info on the moons one is looking at. I find myself jumping out of the app often just to get some more info on what I'm viewing, e.g. safari to view wikipedia entry on the various moons. The app feels like a good start, but some awkwardness in the user interface features makes it feel unfinished. On the plus side, it doesn't crash, and can be entertaining for a short while. As a whole, it's exactly what it's called.... a jupiter moon atlas and nothing more. ### 4/5 — Jupiter is NOT here, just the 4 moons. *2012-01-11* Although all 4 moons are beautifully detailed and easy to navigate, I was wanting a Jupiter globe reference. How is it possible to send a sattellite to orbit the moons of the largest mass of all the planets yet have no reference of Jupiter himself? I knew Mr. Jobs got his technology from somewhere..... ### 3/5 — Needs a Time Slider *2011-01-15* Not all astronomers have telescopes sufficiently large to reveal details of Jupiter. Far fewer are able to resolve any detail in Jupiter's tiny moons. This well crafted app allows exploring them virtually, but misses the mark of what would be truly interesting. It is not enough to be able to laboriously change the app's time and date. To earn four stars, add a time slider, so the moons could be seen orbiting the planet. This would allow planning when to view multiple transits (several moons occulting Jupiter simultaneously), interesting events well within the grasp of many scopes. The app should also include the shadows of the moons on Jupiter, requiring a magnified view. For five stars, allow the app to predict when in the future multiple transits will occur! ### 1/5 — Should hav been called Galleon Moons! *2010-11-19* ...since you won't find any Jupiter contrary to the title of this app. Don't quite like the odd projection system either, would have preferred a simple cylindrical mapping. ### 3/5 — Lots of posibilities *2010-01-28* Easy to navigate. It poses a big problem to its usefulness because of the small type and colors used to identify features on the maps. Zooming in does not bring the sizing of the words to a bigger and clearer view. ## Frequently asked questions about Jupiter Atlas ### What moons are included in Jupiter Atlas? Jupiter Atlas includes interactive 3D globes for Jupiter's four Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. It features over 680 named features across these celestial bodies. ### How do I interact with the globes in Jupiter Atlas? You can use pinch and finger gestures to zoom in and out of the 3D globes. Double-tapping on labels provides additional information about specific features. ### Can I see the current celestial phase in Jupiter Atlas? Yes, Jupiter Atlas displays the approximate phase of Jupiter, including the Great Red Spot's position, along with the axial tilt and central meridian. You can swipe to view past or future phases. ### What devices is Jupiter Atlas compatible with? Jupiter Atlas is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports landscape mode for a wider view of the Galilean moons' positions. ### How much does Jupiter Atlas cost? Jupiter Atlas is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### Is Jupiter Atlas suitable for children? Jupiter Atlas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users interested in space exploration. The app is designed for educational and exploratory purposes. ### How often is Jupiter Atlas updated? The latest version of Jupiter Atlas is 4.0.4, last updated on March 2, 2026. This indicates a developer committed to maintaining and improving the application. ### Does Jupiter Atlas offer other planetary atlases? Yes, the developer also offers atlases for the Moon, Mars, Venus, and Saturn on the App Store, allowing for broader exploration of our solar system. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.4 — 2026-03-02 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 4.0.3 — 2025-11-08 Added drop shadow for feature labels for greater clarity. Bug fixes and improvements. ### 4.0.2 — 2025-10-28 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 4.0.1 — 2025-10-22 Bug fixes and improvements. Version 4 has an improved user interface that's now more related to the new user interfaces that have been built for the iPhone, iPad and Mac versions. ### 4.0.0 — 2025-09-15 This is a big update with a whole new user interface which has been built with SwiftUI and adopting Liquid Glass for iOS and iPadOS 26. ## Apps similar to Jupiter Atlas | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Night Sky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-sky/id475772902) | 4.7 (492,103) | Free | Reference | | [Sky Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894) | 4.8 (369,247) | Free | Reference | | [Moon Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-atlas/id302171459) | 4.0 (6) | $5.99 | Reference | ## More apps by Julian James - [Zone Warrior](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-warrior/id293642867) - [Moon Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-atlas/id302171459) - [Mars Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-atlas/id303482394) - [Apollo Eagle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-eagle/id315792821) - [Venus Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venus-atlas/id317310503) - [Planisphere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planisphere/id331897327) All apps by Julian James: https://appshunter.io/developer/293642870 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*