# Planetarium 3D - Solar System — Planets, Moons & Asteroids

> Interactive 3D solar system exploration with factual data and cinematic tours. (iPhone/iPad app by Solueman Hussain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarium-3d-solar-system/id966700707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Solueman Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/504255127)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 35 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, American English, Arabic, Dutch, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany) and 8 more
- Released: 2015-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarium-3d-solar-system/id966700707/reviews.md

## What is Planetarium 3D?

Planetarium 3D turns the solar system into a place you can actually move through.

Spin the system with your fingers, zoom in, tap a world, and launch across space to meet it. Drift past Saturn's rings, drop in on Jupiter's moons, or head far beyond Pluto to explore dwarf planets and distant icy worlds.

Choose how you want to travel:
- Tap any planet to fly there instantly
- Visit moons directly and open fact cards along the way
- Explore dwarf planets and named asteroids beyond the main planetary lineup
- Launch cinematic tours with different flight styles and perspectives
- Capture and share your favorite views

This version lets you explore more than the classic solar system view. Alongside the 9 planets and 23 moons (now with Mimas, Iapetus, Miranda), you can now travel to worlds like Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, Sedna and Quaoar.

Built for curiosity, not complexity:
- Beautiful 3D planets, rings, lighting and atmosphere effects
- Real science-inspired facts and orbital data
- Simple touch controls with quick onboarding
- Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
- Available in 19 languages

No account. No setup. Just open the app and start flying.

## Key features

- Interactive 3D solar system model
- Instant travel to planets and moons
- Explore dwarf planets and asteroids
- Cinematic tours with various perspectives
- Capture and share space views
- Real science-inspired facts and data
- Supports multiple Apple devices

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarium-3d-solar-system/id966700707/reviews.md

### 4/5 — A quick revisit.

*2026-03-13*

Back then, I used to play the older version when I was 9 years old. Coming back to the app, It looked different. Almost like it was made by someone else to me. I don’t hate it. I just prefer the original.

Now here are the list of changes:
1. You can’t even view moons anymore.
2. Charon was added.
3. Jupiter and Neptune had rings but should not look like Saturn’s.
4. Earth doesn’t have any clouds.
5. Fly around is added.

Accuracies needed:
Make the planets realistic as possible.
Use it’s true color
Venus, Mars, Earth, and Titan should have clouds.

Rating:
5.5/10

### 3/5 — It looks good but...

*2016-10-01*

The planets look cool but the control to manipulate the view is not very good and you can only look ate one planet at a time, not the whole system.  Also you need to go into the menu to switch planets, even the satellite moons which are not really visible when looking at the planet.  3 stars is almost too generous but I only payed a dollar.  It needs to have controls that I allows you to see the whole solar system and you click on the planetary bodies to get a closer view.

### 1/5 — Buggy app, bad design, bad code.

*2016-01-08*

App shows a white screen after a few seconds of use. What's the point of having an App Store without apps being screened efficiently? Please give me a refund.

## Frequently asked questions about Planetarium 3D

### What is Planetarium 3D?

Planetarium 3D is an educational application that allows users to explore a detailed 3D model of the solar system. It provides interactive travel to planets, moons, and other celestial bodies, accompanied by scientific facts.

### What celestial bodies can I explore in Planetarium 3D?

You can explore the 9 planets, over 20 moons, dwarf planets like Ceres and Eris, and named asteroids. The app includes detailed orbital data and visual representations.

### How much does Planetarium 3D cost?

Planetarium 3D is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### Does Planetarium 3D have ads?

No, Planetarium 3D is ad-free. Users can explore the solar system without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices is Planetarium 3D compatible with?

Planetarium 3D is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a global audience.

### How often is Planetarium 3D updated?

The latest version of Planetarium 3D is 3.0, last updated on May 11, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has seen significant updates.

### What is the age rating for Planetarium 3D?

Planetarium 3D has an age rating of 4+. Its intuitive controls and educational content make it suitable for younger learners and adults alike.

### Can I track my progress or earn certifications with Planetarium 3D?

Planetarium 3D is designed for exploration and learning, not for formal progress tracking or certifications. It focuses on providing an engaging and informative experience of the solar system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-07-15

* Improved surface imagery for Eros, Vesta, Haumea, and Ida.
* Added detailed procedural surfaces for Pallas, Quaoar, Sedna, and Hygiea.
* Improved minor-planet and asteroid rendering with more natural colors, terrain variation, and lighting.
* Fixed an issue that could cause some celestial bodies to appear as plain, untextured shapes.
* Improved texture loading and visual fallbacks.
* General stability and performance improvements.

### 3.1 — 2026-06-01

Release 3.1 — A bigger Solar System!

• Quaoar joins as the second ringed dwarf planet, alongside Haumea
• Three new moons: Mimas, Iapetus, and Miranda
• Real NASA surface textures for Ceres, Vesta, Eros, Ida, Mimas & more
• Vesta and Pallas now show their true irregular shapes
• Fixed real-orbits mode — planets at their actual positions in space
• Faster, more visible orbital motion for outer dwarfs
• Tighter camera framing for asteroids and dwarf planets

Thanks for exploring with us!

### 3.0 — 2026-05-11

This update opens up a much bigger solar system.

Explore beyond the main planets with dwarf planets like Ceres, Haumea, Eris and Sedna, plus named asteroids to visit up close. New Slingshot Tour and Astronomer Tour modes join the original journey, giving you more cinematic ways to fly through space. The new navigator also makes it easier to jump straight to the Sun, planets, moons and smaller worlds.

You'll also notice richer atmosphere effects, improved ring visuals, smoother onboarding, and built-in screenshot sharing so you can save and share your favorite views.

### 2.3 — 2026-03-29

Clear Skies. We’ve cleared out the "space debris" (small bug fixes) to ensure your 3D flight remains crystal clear and lag-free.

### 2.2 — 2026-03-21

Clear Skies. We’ve cleared out the "space debris" (small bug fixes) to ensure your 3D flight remains crystal clear and lag-free.

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