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Best Telescope alternatives: apps like Telescope - Big Minds

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8 free apps
Updated November 2026
Telescope - Big Minds
Telescope - Big Minds
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Telescope is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Telescope

APOD โ€” Astronomy Picture#1

APOD โ€” Astronomy Picture by Vibes LLC

Astronomy Picture of the Day
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access NASA's daily astronomy images and explanations from professional astronomers. Explore stunning visuals of the universe, save your favorites, and share them with others.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Awesome photos
  • ๐ŸŒŒ Inspiring view of the universe
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Reliable daily updates
  • ๐Ÿคฉ Fascinating and educational content

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿšซ App not working/updating
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Requires subscription/payment
  • ๐Ÿ”” Intrusive notifications
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficult to navigate/use
HoppAR#2

HoppAR by Josef Grunig

The Rocket Launch Application
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(588 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience rocket launches and landings in augmented reality. Control thrust vectoring, perform engine test fires, and customize rockets with your own colors. Explore a variety of real spacecraft and space mission scenarios.

What We Love

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Excellent AR simulation and gameplay mechanics
  • ๐ŸŽจ High-quality rocket models and realistic designs
  • ๐ŸŽต Great music and audio (with some caveats)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Well-made and polished app overall
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Immersive and satisfying launch experience
  • โœจ Innovative augmented reality implementation
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Fun for families and space enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Premium rockets locked behind paywall
  • ๐Ÿ› AR functionality issues on some devices
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Orientation requirement (vertical/horizontal) frustrating
  • โฑ๏ธ Limited gameplay - rockets auto-launch and auto-land
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Short 5-second clips lack player control
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Camera and scanning problems on certain phones
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Gray screen and app crashes reported
  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Repetitive countdown voice across all rockets
universe2go+#3

universe2go+ by innospiring GmbH

your personal planetarium
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Explore the night sky with an augmented reality guide. This app provides audio and visual information about stars, constellations, and deep-sky objects, enhanced by your smartphone's sensors and an AR viewer.

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Kids learn solar system & play
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This educational game helps children learn about the solar system, planets, and moons through interactive play. It features a child-friendly interface, full voiceover, and focuses on teaching colors and object sizes in a fun, outer space environment.

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solAR - Solar System in AR
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Discover our Planets
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Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. View planets, moons, and the sun in high resolution, placing them in your real-world environment. Adjust distances and scales for an immersive educational experience.

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Create your own solar system by absorbing asteroids and planets. Grow your celestial bodies, earn in-game currency, and strategically absorb smaller masses to become the dominant force in the universe. Transform your sun into a neutron star or black hole and save up to 100 unique solar systems.

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View in darkness
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This app uses OpenCV filters to enhance camera visibility in low-light conditions for entertainment. It allows users to capture photos and record videos with improved clarity in darkness.

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Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
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Design, build, and launch your own rockets in a realistic space simulation. Explore the cosmos, navigate asteroid fields, and complete challenging missions with intuitive flight controls.

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Spirit Voice: Ghost's messages
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Connect with guardian angels, spirits, and ghosts to receive audible guidance on love, health, wealth, and personal growth. This app provides a user-friendly interface for exploring the spiritual realm and gaining insights from higher planes.

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Detect Paranormal Activity!
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This app simulates paranormal detection using four simulated technologies: RADAR, EMF, Infrasound & EVP, and Ion detection. It aims to identify irregular energy fluctuations and unusual sounds in the environment for entertainment purposes.

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