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Updated October 2026
Under the sun
Under the sun
Tau'olunga komipiuta
📚 Education
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Under the sun is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 5+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Under the sun

3D Earth & moon, sun and stars#1

3D Earth & moon, sun and stars by DeluxeWare

Real live planet at your hands
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5😐(5.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore a stunning, real-time 3D model of Earth with dynamic lighting and detailed textures. Track the sun and moon's positions, view atmospheric effects, and enjoy a realistic stellar backdrop. Locate yourself on the globe with geolocation.

What We Love

  • 🌍 Detailed 3D Earth view
  • 🌇 Realistic visual experience
  • 🌃 Real-time day/night cycle
  • 🌌 Interesting geological features

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🔍 Limited zoom and exploration capabilities
  • 🗺️ Outdated satellite imagery
  • 🔌 Performance issues and crashes
Galaxy Map#2

Galaxy Map by Andrei Nistorescu

Astronomy guide to space
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6😊(609 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in an interactive 3D map. Discover nebulae, supernovae, and planets, with stunning visuals based on NASA data. Ideal for education and space enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🌌 Impressive 3D galaxy and nebula visualizations
  • 🚀 Spaceship exploration feature with landing capability
  • 📚 Educational content about space and astronomy
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • ✨ No ads in free version
  • 🤖 Interactive robot walking on celestial bodies
  • 🌍 Comprehensive celestial object database
  • ⭐ Intuitive interface for most users

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paywall for most content
  • 🐛 App crashes and fails to load
  • 🎮 Poor control mechanics for flying and walking
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom functionality or unclear controls
  • 🌑 Black holes look too similar to each other
  • 📊 Limited free objects compared to other apps
  • 🖼️ Some 3D models lack accuracy
  • ⚙️ Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🌍 Earth not detailed enough for exploration
  • 🔤 Text rendering issues in settings menu
3D Solar System - Planets View#3

3D Solar System - Planets View by Education Terra

Astronomy map: AR Sky observer
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.4😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. Learn about planets, moons, stars, and constellations through interactive models, scientific facts, and engaging quizzes. Create your own planets with AI.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Informative and educational
  • 🔍 Detailed solar system information
  • 🎨 Cool visuals and graphics

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading 'free' claims
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤯 Confusing user interface
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