Best Bright Comets Apps & Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

19 free apps & games

Updated September 2026

Out of 244+ bright comets apps and games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Bright Comets Apps & Games (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Bright Comets	Free	4.3★ (153)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Comet Tracker App	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
3	Comet Book	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Google Chrome	Free	4.7★ (3.8M)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	DLR COMETS	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	meteor night	Free	3.1★ (23)	No	No	May 2026
7	Crash the Comet	Free was $3.99	3.5★ (45)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
8	StellarEye	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Bright Comets

Bright Comets by Hanno Rein

Easily find comets in the sky

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

4.3(153 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Discover visible comets in the night sky with this astronomy tool. Simply point your device upwards, and a red marker will guide you to the comet's location using real-time data.

Comet Tracker App by Deisy Renteria

Explore the Universe

Strong Contender

📚 Education

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Comet Book by Vixen Co.,Ltd.

Worth Considering

📚 Education

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

Discover and track comets with this educational app. It provides real-time direction and elevation data to help you locate celestial objects in the night sky. Explore the solar system in 3D and visualize the movement of comets and planets.

More Bright Comets apps to explore

Google Chrome

Fast & Secure, by Google

Free

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Fast and secure browsingGoogle Search and Lens integrationEnhanced protection mode

🔧 Utilities

(3.8M)

free with in-app purchases

DLR COMETS

The Rosetta mission

Free

Explore the Rosetta mission to Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko through an interactive exhibition. Discover the science behind comets and the historic Philae lander touchdown. Relive this exceptional spaceflight adventure with multimedia content.

Interactive comet modelMission highlights and photographsHistorical background on comets

a meditative virtual night sky

Free

Experience a unique night sky simulation with randomly generated celestial views. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of a virtual night, counting shooting stars as they appear. Perfect for unwinding and escaping the everyday.

Randomly generated night skiesMeditative and relaxing experienceShooting star simulation

Keep it flying on the track

Free

$3.99 | 100% OFF

Control a speeding comet to keep it on track. This challenging game tests your reflexes as the comet accelerates, especially in two-handed mode. Prepare for a difficult but engaging experience.

Comet controlTrack navigationSpeed acceleration

Your Personal Sky Guide

Free

Explore the night sky with a real-time map of stars, constellations, and planets. Discover celestial objects, track planets, and stay updated on astronomical events. Document your stargazing with an observation log and travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Real-time sky mapConstellation guide with mythologyDeep sky object tracking

Defend Earth from an onslaught of asteroids by strategically using comet power-ups. Pilot an advanced fighter jet controlled via your iPhone to eliminate incoming threats. Save the planet in your free time with this engaging game.

Destroy thousands of asteroidsUtilize comet power-upsPilot an iPhone-controlled fighter

Meteor shower forecast

Free

Get accurate meteor shower forecasts based on your location, moon phase, and light pollution. Discover major events, upcoming nights, and hourly estimates for the best viewing opportunities.

Major events calendarUpcoming nights predictionsHour-by-hour estimates

Explore the cosmos with a comprehensive astronomy suite. Discover stars, planets, and celestial events, and enhance your stargazing with detailed information and audio narration. Connect to compatible telescopes for automatic object location.

Explore 120,000 stars and celestial objectsSimulate night sky past/futureReal-time sky synchronization

Defend Earth from celestial threats in this space strategy game. Utilize launch vehicles and interceptors with realistic orbital mechanics to destroy incoming asteroids and comets. Upgrade your defenses and compete globally.

Realistic Keplerian orbitsFull Solar System simulationOptical guidance system

Control your smart telescope, explore thousands of celestial objects, and observe them live. Save and share your discoveries, or contribute to real scientific research with citizen science missions.

Telescope controlExplore 5000+ celestial objectsLive astronomical observation

📚 Education

(100)

free

SkySync: Night Sky Tracker

Meteor showers & moon phases

Free

This app helps you discover and track celestial events like meteor showers and eclipses. It provides countdown timers and customizable notifications so you never miss an opportunity to stargaze. It also features a dark sky finder to locate optimal viewing spots.

Event calendar (meteor showers, eclipses, moons, comets)Countdown timers to eventsCustomizable notifications

This astronomy companion app, after 12 years of updates, is being retired. A more advanced version, Luminos Pro, is available with new features and ongoing support. This version remains accessible for existing users.

Astronomy software12 years of updatesRetired version

Record your celestial observations with this stargazing logbook. Track planets, stars, nebulae, and more, noting the date, location, and sky quality. Set observation goals and view progress reports.

Log celestial objects quicklyRecord date, location, and sky qualityDashboard with observation totals

Explore the night sky with this astronomy companion. Discover planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more visible from your location. Generate custom viewing lists and preview celestial objects with an interactive sky atlas.

Discover celestial objects visible from your locationGenerate custom viewing listsView detailed observation information

Your stellar observation guide

Free

This app helps amateur astronomers find celestial objects to observe. It provides detailed information on when and how to best view planets, stars, and deep-sky objects from your specific location, even without an internet connection.

Night strip timelineGantt view of targetsBest Nights ranking

The whole sky in your pocket.

Free

Explore the night sky with a comprehensive star atlas. Identify celestial objects, track comets and asteroids, and access detailed information on stars, constellations, and lunar features. Includes live solar physics data and a red night-vision mode for stargazing.

Extensive star and object cataloguesLive solar physics dataDetailed lunar features

Near Earth Asteroid Updates

Free

Track near-Earth asteroids and space threats in real time with instant alerts and detailed data. Explore information on objects passing close to Earth, powered by NASA and the Minor Planet Center.

Live asteroid trackingPush notifications for discoveriesWeekly asteroid activity briefings

☀️ Weather

(1)

free

FAQ about Bright Comets

What are the best bright comets apps & games for iPhone?

Bright Comets tops our bright comets apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 153 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free bright comets apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top bright comets apps & games we rank are free to download, including Bright Comets and Comet Tracker App.

Does Bright Comets have ads or in-app purchases?

Bright Comets has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many bright comets apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 244+ bright comets apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the Bright Comets app do?

This app helps you find bright comets visible in the night sky. It uses your device's location and up-to-date astronomical data to calculate comet positions. By pointing your device at the sky, a red marker will indicate where the comet is located.

How does the app find comets?

The app utilizes your device's location and precise ephemerides data from NASA JPL's Horizons database. This information allows it to accurately calculate the current position of visible comets in the sky.