Best Mars Explorer Apps & Games

242+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mars explorer list covers 242+ iPhone apps and games updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Mars Explorer Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rovercraft 2: Race a space carRovercraft 2: Race a space carFree4.6★ (6.7K)YesYesAug 2026
2Explore Mars with RoverExplore Mars with RoverFree4.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
3Mars: MarsMars: MarsFree4.8★ (22K)YesYesAug 2026
4Mars: CuriosityMars: CuriosityFreeYesNoAug 2026
5Mars LTEMars LTEFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6Mars GlobeMars GlobeFree4.7★ (337)NoNoAug 2026
7Mars: ColonizationMars: ColonizationFree2.3★ (3)YesYesMay 2026
8Mars Globe HDMars Globe HD$0.994.8★ (54)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Mars Explorer

Rovercraft 2: Race a space car#1

Rovercraft 2: Race a space car by ABE Entertainment Limited

Galaxy rover building & racing
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😐(6.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Design and build your own unique space rover. Then, race it across challenging planetary terrains to reach the mothership and conquer new worlds. Experience the next evolution of galactic rover racing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great game engine
  • 👍 Lots of fun
  • 💡 Ability to create custom rovers
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Batteries drain too quickly
  • 🐛 Repair interface issues
  • 🔋 Limited battery/power options
Explore Mars with Rover#2

Explore Mars with Rover by Ali KARAGOZ

Space Widget Icon Changer
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Bring the wonders of Mars to your home screen with interactive widgets. Choose between two active rovers and select from various cameras to display daily images or the "Image of the Week."

Mars: Mars#3

Mars: Mars by Pomelo Games

Space adventure game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a volunteer on a mission to Mars. Pilot a jetpack to explore the Martian surface, capture unique selfies, and navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel. Prove the doubters wrong and make history on this groundbreaking expedition.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
  • 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
  • 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
  • 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression

More Mars Explorer apps to explore

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Mars: Curiosity
Mars: Curiosity
Mars: Curiosity
Amazing images of Mars
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
Mars LTE
Mars LTE
Mars LTE
Discover Mars Perseverance
Free

Explore Mars with detailed information about the Perseverance rover's mission. Learn about its search for ancient life, sample collection, and technology testing for future human exploration. Discover the Ingenuity helicopter's groundbreaking flight capabilities.

Perseverance rover mission detailsSearch for ancient microbial lifeCore sample collection and storage
📚 Education
(1)
free
6
Mars Globe
Mars Globe
Mars Globe
by Midnight Martian
Free

Explore the Red Planet with a detailed virtual globe. This app features high-resolution satellite maps, altimeter data, and advanced topographic lighting to showcase Mars' surface. Discover over 1500 annotated features and enjoy an introductory guided tour.

High-resolution satellite mapLaser altimeter dataAdvanced topographic lighting
📚 Education
(337)
free
7
Mars: Colonization
Mars: Colonization
Mars: Colonization
Build your own Colony on Mars!
Free

Build and manage a thriving colony on Mars in the year 2050. Explore the planet, research new technologies, and collaborate with other colonies to overcome daily challenges and establish a new civilization.

Explore Mars with RoversCollaborate on Mega BuildsHelp Citizens with Minigames
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
8
Mars Globe HD
Mars Globe HD
Mars Globe HD
by Midnight Martian
$0.99

Explore the Red Planet with a detailed virtual globe. This app features a high-resolution satellite map, topographic lighting, and annotated surface features. Discover intriguing locations with an introduction and guided tour, or explore freely.

High-resolution satellite map of MarsAdvanced topographic lightingAnnotated surface features (1500+)
📚 Education
(54)
paid
9
Mars Info
Mars Info
Mars Info
Explore the planet Mars today!
$6.99

Explore the Red Planet with an interactive 3D globe. Discover and learn about key Martian locations like volcanoes, craters, and mountains. View detailed information including size and coordinates for each point of interest.

Interactive 3D globe with gesture controlsPinpoint 80+ interesting Martian locationsDetailed information on locations
📚 Education
(160)
free
10
Moon Pioneer
Moon Pioneer
Moon Pioneer
Explore the Universe!
Free

Embark on an interstellar journey to explore the cosmos. Gather vital resources like oil, construct essential factories, and expand your reach across the entire universe. Your cosmic adventure awaits!

Collect oil resourcesBuild factoriesExplore the universe
🎮 Games
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
11
GlobeViewer Mars
GlobeViewer Mars
GlobeViewer Mars
Mars Globe & Perseverance map
Free

Explore a detailed 3D globe of Mars, featuring official surface designations and high-resolution local maps. Track rover and helicopter movements, and view photogrammetry-based detailed images of Martian terrain. Includes a mission log dating back to 1960.

Interactive 3D Mars globeHigh-resolution local mapsMars mission log (since 1960)
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free with in-app purchases
12
Mars Walk
Mars Walk
Mars Walk
by Lockheed Martin
Free

Embark on an interactive virtual reality tour of the red planet using your smartphone. Explore famous landing sites, witness Martian phenomena like dust storms, and observe scientific missions in action. This educational adventure brings the wonders of Mars directly to you.

Explore Mars landing sites (InSight, Viking, Curiosity)Experience Martian dust stormsObserve InSight's data gathering
📚 Education
(34)
free
13
Mars - the Arrival
Mars - the Arrival
Mars - the Arrival
Scientific Mars settlement sim
Free

Engage in a scientific simulation of establishing a Mars colony. Manage a small group of settlers, research technologies, and build a thriving settlement from a single module. Compete with other human-controlled colonies for success on the Red Planet.

Scientific Mars settlement simulationResearch and development of technologiesExploration of the Red Planet
🎮 Games
(25)
free with in-app purchases
14
Discover Mars
Discover Mars
Discover Mars
Mars, in your pocket
Free

Explore stunning, high-definition images captured on Mars by NASA rovers. View the latest photos, zoom in for detail, and learn fascinating facts about the Red Planet's atmosphere, gravity, and temperature.

View latest Mars rover imagesSlideshow mode for full-screen viewingZoom into high-definition photos
📚 Education
(11)
free
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Mars Rover Photos
Mars Rover Photos
Mars Rover Photos
NASA API
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
GlobeViewer Mars PRO
GlobeViewer Mars PRO
GlobeViewer Mars PRO
Mars Globe & Perseverance map
$13.99
📚 Education
(0)
17
Mars Rover Tracker
Mars Rover Tracker
Mars Rover Tracker
Track Perseverance in AR
Free

Explore the Martian surface from your home with an augmented reality map. Track the current location and heading of the Mars rover, view waypoint information, and interact with the terrain.

Augmented reality Martian surface explorationInteractive 3D terrain mapReal-time rover location tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
18
Nasa Mars Rover Photos
Nasa Mars Rover Photos
Nasa Mars Rover Photos
Real NASA images from Mars
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Mars Info Lite
Mars Info Lite
Mars Info Lite
Explore the planet Mars today!
Free

Explore the surface of the Red Planet with an interactive 3D globe. Discover significant locations like volcanoes, craters, and mountains, and view detailed information about each. This version offers a curated selection of points of interest.

Interactive 3D Mars globeRotate, tilt, and zoom controlsPinpoint key locations
📚 Education
(200)
free
20
Mars Walk VR
Mars Walk VR
Mars Walk VR
by Lockheed Martin
Free

Embark on an educational virtual reality tour of the red planet. Explore Martian landscapes, visit historic landing sites, and witness scientific instruments in action. This immersive experience brings the wonders of Mars directly to your smartphone.

Explore Mars surface and landing sitesExperience Martian dust stormsObserve scientific instruments on Mars
📚 Education
(32)
free

FAQ about Mars Explorer

What are the best mars explorer apps & games for iPhone?
Rovercraft 2: Race a space car tops our mars explorer apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 6.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top mars explorer apps & games we rank are free to download, including Rovercraft 2: Race a space car and Explore Mars with Rover.
Rovercraft 2: Race a space car shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ mars explorer apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rovercraft 2 is a game where you design and build your own unique space rover. After building, you race your creation across challenging alien planets to reach the mothership and conquer them.
Key features include building custom rovers with unique designs, racing them across diverse and unusual planetary terrains, and navigating challenging environments to reach the mothership. The game focuses on creative building and exciting racing.