# Space by Tinybop — Explore our solar system!

> Interactive educational app for exploring the solar system and its planets. (iPhone/iPad app by Tinybop Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 255 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews.md

## What is Space by Tinybop?

Travel into space and visit tiny Mercury, fierce Venus, friendly Earth, dusty Mars, stormy Jupiter, elegant Saturn, hazy Uranus, and mysterious Neptune. Perfect for future astronomers everywhere.

"Space should more accurately be called "Hands On With the Solar System."  — Children's Technology Review

*** KAPi Best App for Older Children ***
*** Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice ***

Hurl meteorites through the atmosphere. Spin around the sun and zoom onto its surface. Jump into a whirling space storm. Boldly go where no kid has gone before in 3, 2, 1…. liftoff!

Space is No.8 in Tinybop’s award-winning Explorer’s Library. Kids can discover new worlds in other Explorer’s Library apps, including The Human Body, Plants, Simple Machines, The Earth, Weather, Homes, and Skyscrapers.

FEATURES
     + Visit 8 planets and the sun! 
     + Study the surface of each planet and the sun up close.
     + Discover the characteristics of each planet with a helpful snowman.
     + Throw meteorites at each planet to test their atmospheres and gravity.
     + See how big and massive each planet and the sun are by comparing them side-by-side.
     + Play with and observe each planet’s orbit around the sun. 
     + Follow the moon’s orbit to discover the phases of the moon.
     + See how quickly or slowly each planet spins on its axis and how long each day is.
     + Peek inside each planet’s rocky crust or gassy outer layer.
     + Move the Earth’s axis to see how it affects seasons.
     + Explore Mars’ rocky surface with NASA’s Curiosity, Pathfinder rovers. 
     + Fly the Ingenuity Chopper on Mars.
     + Experience wild weather and more on Venus. 
     + Find out why Mercury has so many craters.
     + See what Saturn’s rings are made of and make them spin.
     + Discover diamonds on Neptune and Uranus. 
     + Interactive text labels in 50+ languages teach vocabulary.
     + FREE Space Handbook has technology tips and basic info for teachers and parents.
     + Original artwork by Jessie Sattler.
     + Original sound design.
     + Open-ended activities with no rules. Curiosity and creativity are rewarded.
     + Multi-user system.
     + Fun for all ages.
     + No third-party advertising.

FREE handbook
Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom, or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks.

Privacy Policy
We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising.

When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app.

Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com.

Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. 

We’re all over the internet.
Visit us: www.tinybop.com
Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop
Like us: facebook.com/tinybop
Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop

We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com.

Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

## Key features

- Visit 8 planets and the sun
- Study planet surfaces up close
- Discover planet characteristics
- Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites
- Compare planet sizes and masses
- Observe planetary orbits and moon phases
- Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Saturn-sized update

*2025-10-20, version 2.0.0*

This adds Io’s volcanoes, Enceladus’ oceans, Perseverance, and Ingenuity.

### 1/5 — 怎么回事？

*2025-08-17*

更新后为什么我进不去？总是卡退

### 5/5 — I want upcoming updates

*2025-06-08, version 1.2.0*

Pretty pls

### 1/5 — Son

*2025-05-10*

Problème de son!!! Pas de son sur l’application espace ni sur celle corps humain, pas de réponse du support pour me dire quoi faire

### 5/5 — Idea for an update

*2025-05-02, version 1.2.0*

It’s pretty simple, which is too add the dwarf planets to be interactive but instead of adding them to the solar system section, on the to scale solar system once you reach them, clicking on the dwarf planets is the only way to play on them. Or add them to the system doesn't matter which one you choose  it would still be really good!

### 1/5 — Wost company

*2024-10-22, version 1.2.0*

Don’t download

### 1/5 — JUST ADD THE GALAXY UPDATE

*2024-08-31, version 1.2.0*

pls

### 4/5 — A bug here

*2024-07-19, version 1.2.0*

In the great red spot minigame, I can't put the planets in the tornado. Fix this bug.

### 5/5 — Black balloons and sparkles go away!!!!!

*2024-07-14, version 1.2.0*

Could you get rid of black balloons and sparkles of this app while visiting Earth’s Moon and Jupiter’s storm?

### 5/5 — Add more things…

*2024-05-16, version 1.2.0*

I like this game, but it could use some more stuff. 
1. Moons and Dwarfs. In this one, Moons have their mini-games and their own… yeah, basically that things where you see the planets? You get it? Also, Dwarf Planets should be added, Maybe Comets could be added. Maybe also that Planet Nine/X could be added. 
2. Satellites and Etc. 
In this one, Satellites like ISS, and Hubble, can come to the game, and maybe and more rockets. Now, Pretty much to wrap this up quick is to just say, just add all of the things that weren’t in the game but are in that thing where you see how far things are. get it? That’s the End.

## Frequently asked questions about Space by Tinybop

### What does the Space by Tinybop app do?

This app allows users to travel through space and visit each of the eight planets in our solar system, plus the sun. It offers interactive ways to explore their surfaces, understand their characteristics, and observe their orbits and other celestial phenomena.

### What are the key features of the Space by Tinybop app?

Key features include visiting and studying the surfaces of 8 planets and the sun, discovering planet characteristics with a helpful guide, testing atmospheres and gravity by throwing meteorites, comparing planet sizes, observing orbits, and exploring Mars with rovers and a helicopter.

### How much does the Space by Tinybop app cost?

The app is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or third-party advertising mentioned in the description.

### What age group is Space by Tinybop suitable for?

The app is described as being 'Fun for all ages' and 'Perfect for future astronomers everywhere.' It has also received awards for older children, suggesting a broad appeal for educational exploration.

### Can I use this app to learn about space with my child?

Yes, the app is designed for interactive learning. It includes features like interactive text labels in multiple languages to teach vocabulary, and a FREE Space Handbook with technology tips and basic information for teachers and parents to support learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2025-08-10

- Drive the Pathfinder Rover and fly the Ingenuity Chopper
-Added labels and places to visit on each planet. 
-Added flyovers on Neptune
-Added interactive Earth scenes
-Added an interactive Io volcanos
-Added interactive Enceladus oceans

### 1.2.0 — 2022-12-01

Updated for iOS 16!

### 1.1.8 — 2021-11-07

Updated for the new iPads and iOS15!

### 1.1.1 — 2021-09-30

Updates to the Chinese localizations and improvements to the user system. Fixes for the new iPad Mini.

### 1.1.0 — 2021-04-29

A completely revamped home screen and dashboard!

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