Best Astronomy Planets Apps & Games

240+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

18 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good astronomy planets apps and games. We benchmark 240+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Astronomy Planets Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Planets	Free	4.5★ (979)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Stars and Planets - Astronomy	Free	4.7★ (1.3K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Planets - Home Solar System	Free	4.3★ (4)	No	No	Jun 2026
4	View Star: Astronomy & Planets	Free	3.9★ (6.9K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
5	SkyView® Lite	Free	4.5★ (19K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Sky Map: Stars & Planets	Free	4.6★ (5)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
7	Astronomy Magazine	Free	3.2★ (78)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Constellation Finder - Planets	Free	4.4★ (21)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Astronomy Planets

#1

Planets by Q Continuum

Editor's Choice

4.5😊(979 ratings)

Free

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Explore the solar system with a 3D guide. Discover planets, moons, and celestial events with interactive sky views and visibility information. Perfect for budding astronomers.

What We Love

🤩 Amazing app
👍 Easy to use
🌟 Accurate and informative
🔭 Helpful for stargazing
🎓 Educational for kids and adults
🌍 Useful for identifying planets and constellations
🕰️ Provides visibility times for planets
🌌 Stunning 3D visuals

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
🧭 Compass/orientation issues
🌑 Inaccurate moon phase information
🌍 Location/GPS issues
🔍 Limited search/zoom functionality
🔍 Missing some celestial bodies (Pluto, Uranus, Neptune)

#2

Stars and Planets - Astronomy by Andrei Nistorescu

3D Universe simulator

Strong Contender

4.7😊(1.3K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Explore the cosmos in a 3D universe simulator powered by NASA and ESA data. Journey to millions of stars, land on exoplanets, and delve into the mysteries of black holes and pulsars. Discover breathtaking landscapes and gain knowledge from cutting-edge space research.

What We Love

🚀 Amazing graphics and details
👍 Realistic space exploration experience
💡 Ability to walk on planets
🔍 Detailed information about celestial objects

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
🌍 Lack of diversity in planet textures and landscapes
🔍 Limited search and navigation functionality
🌌 Absence of other galaxies and nebulae

#3

Planets - Home Solar System by Eran Katsav

Put the planets in your house

Worth Considering

4.3(4 ratings)

Free

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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.

More Astronomy Planets apps to explore

View Star: Astronomy & Planets

View Star: Astronomy & Planets

View Star: Astronomy & Planets

Moon & Constellations Guide

Explore the cosmos by pointing your device at the sky. Discover stars, planets, and constellations with interactive 3D views and augmented reality. Learn fascinating facts about space and celestial bodies.

Interactive 3D celestial object viewsAugmented reality sky explorationIdentify stars, planets, and constellations

Explore the Universe

Identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more by simply pointing your device at the sky. This augmented reality app makes stargazing accessible to everyone, day or night. Explore celestial paths and even travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Identify stars, constellations, and satellitesAugmented Reality (AR) stargazingSet reminders for celestial events

free with in-app purchases

Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker

Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone at the night sky. Features guided object finding, satellite pass predictions, aurora forecasts, and an AI astronomer for personalized answers. Includes time travel and an observation journal.

Guided object finder with haptic feedbackSatellite pass times and visibility ratingsNorthern Lights forecast

Astronomy Magazine

Astronomy Magazine

Astronomy Magazine

by Flying Media Group, LLC

Access the world's leading astronomy magazine with stunning visuals and expert reporting. Explore the cosmos with detailed sky coverage, observing tips, and telescope reviews. Enjoy a user-friendly experience optimized for all levels of astronomers, with offline reading and customization options.

Expert science reportingVivid color photographyComplete sky coverage

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

free with in-app purchases

Constellation Finder - Planets

Constellation Finder - Planets

Constellation Finder - Planets

Star, Sky Gazer & Solar System

Discover planets and constellations with an interactive and educational journey through space. Explore celestial bodies, learn fascinating facts, and enjoy a playful design that makes learning about the solar system fun for all ages.

Instant planet search and navigationFascinating facts and real dataInteractive solar system exploration

free with in-app purchases

Stargazing: Stars & Planets

Stargazing: Stars & Planets

Stargazing: Stars & Planets

Live Sky Map – Night View

Discover the night sky with a real-time interactive map. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your device. Explore celestial objects with detailed information and customizable views, perfect for both beginners and astronomy enthusiasts.

Real-time interactive sky mapIdentify stars, planets, constellations, satellitesDetailed information on celestial objects

free with in-app purchases

Galaxy Map - Stars and Planets

Galaxy Map - Stars and Planets

Galaxy Map - Stars and Planets

Astronomy guide to space

Explore the cosmos with an interactive 3D planetarium. Journey to millions of stars, land on exoplanets, and delve into the mysteries of black holes and pulsars. Discover detailed information sourced from NASA and ESA.

Interactive 3D space explorationLand on exoplanets and moonsExplore gas giants

free with in-app purchases

Interactive exoplanet database

Explore a vast, interactive database of discovered exoplanets and their host stars. Visualize their physical properties, locations in the night sky, and orbital paths. Discover the observable universe from Earth to the cosmic microwave background with stunning 3D models and augmented reality features.

Interactive visualizations and animationsDaily updated exoplanet and host star properties3D Milky Way model with exoplanet locations

free with in-app purchases

Memorise planets the fun way!

Learn the order of the planets in our solar system through an engaging and fun experience. Explore celestial bodies in augmented reality, making astronomy accessible for both children and adults. This app is a winner of the Swift Student Challenge 2024.

Memorize planet orderAugmented reality (AR) planet viewingFun and engaging learning

Star & Planet Finder

Star & Planet Finder

Star & Planet Finder

AR Sky & Satellite Tracker

Discover celestial objects with this augmented reality sky guide. Simply select a planet or star, and follow the on-screen pointer to locate it in the night sky. Explore constellations, satellites, and detailed information about planets.

Augmented Reality displayCompass, GPS, accelerometer, camera, and clock integrationLocate planets, stars, constellations, and satellites

free with in-app purchases

SolarSystemPlanets

SolarSystemPlanets

SolarSystemPlanets

Explore the cosmos with stunning visuals and detailed facts about each planet. Learn about their unique characteristics, temperatures, and statistics in this interactive educational journey. Unravel the mysteries of the universe from Mercury to Neptune.

Interactive cosmic journeyStunning planet imagesFascinating facts and statistics

Solar System Clock

Solar System Clock

Solar System Clock

Track the planets.

Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game

Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game

Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game

Stars and Planets for Children

An engaging astronomy game designed for children to learn about stars, planets, and our solar system. It uses fun cartoons, interactive elements, and voiced facts to make learning about space an enjoyable experience.

Entertaining astronomy gameExplore space step by stepFunny cartoon movies about celestial objects

free with in-app purchases

Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets

Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets

Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets

Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR

Explore the night sky with an interactive guide that identifies stars, planets, and constellations in real-time using augmented reality. Discover over 200,000 celestial bodies with detailed information and track astronomical events.

Real-time night sky mapAugmented reality viewExplore 200,000+ celestial bodies

free with in-app purchases

PLANETS: Learn Mode

PLANETS: Learn Mode

PLANETS: Learn Mode

by Advaith Jagathesan

Beautiful Planets: Sky Finder

Beautiful Planets: Sky Finder

Beautiful Planets: Sky Finder

See What’s Above You

Planets of the Solar System!

Planets of the Solar System!

Planets of the Solar System!

Montessori Astronomy for Kids

This app uses vivid images and audio to teach young children about our solar system. It covers planet locations, sizes, orbits, and composition in a simple, engaging way. Interactive activities help children learn and remember facts about space.

Interactive planet size comparisonPlanet orbit visualizationMontessori-style matching games

FAQ about Astronomy Planets

What are the best astronomy planets apps & games for iPhone?

Planets tops our astronomy planets apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 979 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free astronomy planets apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top astronomy planets apps & games we rank are free to download, including Planets and Stars and Planets - Astronomy.

Does Planets have ads or in-app purchases?

Planets has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many astronomy planets apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 240+ astronomy planets apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.