# Mars Atlas > Interactive 3D globe of Mars with detailed feature information and adjustable views. (iPhone/iPad app by Julian James.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-atlas/id303482394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Julian James](https://appshunter.io/developer/293642870) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 718 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-01-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-atlas/id303482394/reviews.md ## What is Mars Atlas? Explore a 3D globe of Mars Mars Atlas is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a 3D globe of Mars. 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. Mars Atlas displays the approximate phase, axial tilt and central meridian of Mars from your chosen location and time, and renders these on the globe. You can switch to a 'Globe' mode that allows you to spin Mars 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. Date, time and location can be changed. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time. The Mars globe can be shown with north or south at the top or inverted to suit different telescope views. Over 1600 named features are included as well as 6 spacecraft that returned data from the surface of Mars. You can swipe left and right on the phase view to go backwards and forwards a day. Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn atlases are also available on the App Store! Also there is Planisphere, a star charting app, available on the App Store! ## Key features - Interactive 3D Mars globe - Zoomable with detailed labels - Feature database search - Adjustable date, time, and location - Real-time phase updates - Multiple globe orientations ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-atlas/id303482394/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great for Astronomers of All Ages! *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 — Excellent *2012-07-27* Easily worth the price. ### 3/5 — Decent, but not worth the money *2012-07-16* This is an adequate app, but for six dollars I would expect higher resolution imagery. I zoomed into Gale Crater to look at the area where the upcoming Curiosity rover will be landing and was disappointed to see nothing but a mass of pixels. Unless you need offline functionality you're probably better off just using a NASA website. ### 1/5 — Mars atlas not worth it *2012-03-14* Does not show central meridian, or give the cm. Does not have grid marked for Lon and lat. Does not always go to requested date and time(???). Detail is not very good. Sometimes dumps me out to icon screen. What is the purpose of the full rotation feature? Where are the moons? Oh dear. ### 5/5 — A very comprehensive and educational app *2012-02-27* I'm an astrophotographer who's been capturing high resolution photos of Mars with my telescope and webcam. The Mars Atlas app has helped me enormously to identify specific features in my images such as Candor Chasma and Valles Marineris. I especially like the identification of very small features like Airy Crater which measures only 25 miles wide. Also the app provides a longitude and latitude grid with numerical values which helps in knowing exactly where one is for any selected time. One can flip the image so that North or South is up and turn the labels and long/lat grid on or off. One may choose a real time update so that the globe rotates slowly with the passage of time or one may freeze the time at any user selected day, hour, and minute. The view of Mars can be chosen as the planet would be seen from Earth or as a freely rotable globe. The phase of Mars may be turned on or off. This app was worth every penny and offers great educational value. Pete ### 1/5 — Extremely overpriced *2011-11-23* Way, way, way overpriced for what it does, and the level of detail it provides. The Mars HD app is a much better value, and a better app outright. ### 4/5 — Mars in a box! *2011-09-30, version 2.0.3* This app follows the same GUI and layout as the moon atlas. Not as useful as the moon atlas since I have no telescope able to view this kind of detail but very educational nonetheless. I would like to see this and other similar apps have links to the latest, high resolution photographs of the surface of Mars and the Moon. A download option for these higher resolution images would be great! ### 3/5 — Could be much better *2010-10-25, version 0* This program has only one failing. Resolution. Not enough of it. The surface detail takes VERY little zooming in before it starts becoming a blocky mess. Otherwise a beautiful and very well implemented program with loads of features, but on the iPad it's simply not detailed enough by half. As a nitpick, would it be possible to have true 3D mapping? Olympus Mons is just a flat feature - would be great if it stuck out in 3D, though I know that might require a serious amount of processing. Three stars until the map gets a fee more pixels. ### 4/5 — A great start. *2010-09-16* I'm not sure this is worth $5.99 in it's current state. I've never understood why globes are so expensive. It appears this app follows that tradition. This is a great interactive, zoomable globe, but not much more. I'll pass on a few ideas. I hope your first rev adds some interesting new features. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2010-03-10, version 0* Fantastic program! As moon atlas it's amazing. My only gripes would be PLEASE can you make the pan view work from where ever you are when I'm globe mode, rather than panning back to a set point, it drives me mad!! Otherwise it's ace, and a little higher red would be a dream. Great work. ## Frequently asked questions about Mars Atlas ### What is Mars Atlas? Mars Atlas is a paid astronomy application that provides an interactive 3D globe of Mars. It allows users to explore named features, spacecraft locations, and adjust various viewing parameters like date and time. ### How much does Mars Atlas cost? Mars Atlas is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features without additional costs. ### What devices is Mars Atlas available on? Mars Atlas is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a detailed Martian exploration experience across Apple's mobile platforms. ### Is Mars Atlas suitable for children? Mars Atlas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children interested in space and planetary science. ### How often is Mars Atlas updated? The latest version of Mars Atlas is 4.0.3, last updated on November 8, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements. ### Can I explore other planets with Mars Atlas? While Mars Atlas focuses on Mars, the developer also offers atlases for the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn on the App Store. ### Does Mars Atlas have ads? No, Mars Atlas does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted exploration experience. ### What kind of information can I find about Martian features? You can double-tap on labels on the 3D globe to access more information about specific Martian features. The app includes over 1600 named features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 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 Increased resolution of Mars globe. 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. This shares much more with the Mac and Vision Pro versions that now also have new interfaces. ### 3.0.5 — 2025-05-07 Bug fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Mars Atlas | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Day & Night World Time Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-and-night-world-time-map/id6737981488) | 5.0 (3) | $0.99 | Reference | | [Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tonight-stargazing-guide/id1570594940) | 4.8 (73,584) | Free | 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) - [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/). 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