Best Planets alternatives: apps like Planets - Home Solar System

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Planets is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Planets

Planets AR - Our Solar System#1

Planets AR - Our Solar System by Mayank Raj

Solar System in your Room!
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.7(6 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore our solar system with an augmented reality experience. See planets, moons, and dwarf planets come to life in your room or the night sky. Learn fascinating facts and take photos for school projects.

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Explore the solar system with interactive activities and an augmented reality planet walk. Learn about space travel, design a moon base, and identify celestial objects. Developed by leading science institutions, this app makes learning about space engaging for families and educators.

ARPlanets 2#3

ARPlanets 2 by Daniele Citi

AR Solar System and learning.
Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.3(15 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

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Real Solar System
Real Solar System
Real Solar System
Real Solar System with ARKit.
Free

Explore a realistic solar system simulation using augmented reality. View the orbits of planets and celestial bodies based on real-time data, with adjustable speeds and zoom functions. Discover different objects and learn about their positions in space.

Realistic AR solar system simulationOrbits of 8 planets displayedRealistic planet textures
📚 Education
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free
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Intergalactic Solar System
Intergalactic Solar System
Intergalactic Solar System
by Intergalactic Education LLC
Free

Explore planets, moons, and countries in this space simulator mini-game. Learn astronomy and geography aligned with next-generation science standards. Discover the Milky Way galaxy and assess your knowledge through engaging gameplay.

Planet and moon explorationCountry geography learningMilky Way galaxy view
📚 Education
(25)
free with in-app purchases
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Pocket Planets
Pocket Planets
Pocket Planets
Solar system in your pocket
Free

Explore our solar system with detailed information on planets, moons, and astronauts. Track who is currently in space and receive notifications about new launches. Discover physical and orbital characteristics, atmospheric data, and view NASA images.

Detailed planet and moon dataAstronaut mission informationReal-time space tracking
📚 Education
(22)
ad-supported
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Atlas of Moons
Atlas of Moons
Atlas of Moons
by Francisco Javier Delgado Garcia
Free

Explore the fascinating moons of our solar system. Discover intriguing celestial bodies and learn about their unique scientific properties. This educational app offers a virtual tour of our local cosmic neighborhood.

Explore major moonsLearn about scientific propertiesVirtual tour of celestial bodies
📚 Education
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free
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UniverseDaily - Sun & Planets
UniverseDaily - Sun & Planets
UniverseDaily - Sun & Planets
Night Sky Map & Planet Sizes
Free

Explore the night sky and solar system with an interactive AR map. Discover planets, constellations, and celestial events. View real-time Sun images, NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day, and 3D models of planets with detailed cutaway views. Learn about the universe through engaging stories and a comprehensive encyclopedia.

AR night sky mapping3D solar system comparisonReal-time Sun and Moon data
📚 Education
(6)
ad-supported
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Solar System - AR View
Solar System - AR View
Solar System - AR View
Planets in your room, in AR
Free

Explore planets, dwarf planets, and moons in your own space using augmented reality. Walk around the solar system, view celestial bodies in scale, and access detailed information about each planet and its moons.

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