Best apps like Smithsonian: Planets

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Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like Smithsonian or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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Little Astronauts - Space Kids
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Little Astronauts - Space Kids
The ultimate space adventure
Free

Explore the wonders of space through interactive games, books, and activities designed for children aged 4-8. This app sparks curiosity about the universe while building early learning skills in a fun, safe, and ad-free environment.

Free-play space explorationEight illustrated space booksAnagram and quiz learning games
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Planets - Home Solar System
Planets - Home Solar System
Planets - Home Solar System
Put the planets in your house
Free

Explore the solar system from your home with this augmented reality app. Place planets anywhere, walk around them, and examine their real surfaces up close. Experience the vastness of space without leaving your house.

Augmented reality planet placementExplore real planet surfacesWalk through the solar system
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Solar System&Celestial Objects
Solar System&Celestial Objects
Solar System&Celestial Objects
Solar System Stars Flashcard
Free
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Astris
Astris
Astris
by ISTITUTI EDMONDO DE AMICIS SRL
Free
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PlanetenSpielundApp2b
PlanetenSpielundApp2b
PlanetenSpielundApp2b
planets, moons, stars,...
Free

An educational game designed for children to explore and learn about celestial bodies, including planets, moons, stars, and black holes. It features a gravitation arena to demonstrate Newton's laws of motion.

Learn about planets, moons, and starsExplore black holes and nebulaeGravitation arena for physics demonstrations
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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
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