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Best Mars Explorer Apps & Games

177+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mars explorer list covers 177+ iPhone apps and games updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Mars Explorer

Mars Globe#1

Mars Globe by Midnight Martian

Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(319 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth and fast
  • ๐Ÿ“š Detailed and informative
  • ๐ŸŒ Realistic 3D globe
  • ๐Ÿ” Ability to explore and zoom

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ” Limited zoom capability
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Outdated information (missing recent missions)
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Distortion when panning/rotating globe
Rovercraft 2: Race a space car#2

Rovercraft 2: Race a space car by ABE Entertainment Limited

Galaxy rover building & racing
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.6๐Ÿ˜(6.5K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great game engine
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Lots of fun
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Ability to create custom rovers
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Addictive gameplay

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Batteries drain too quickly
  • ๐Ÿ› Repair interface issues
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Limited battery/power options
Mars Survivor - Loot & build#3

Mars Survivor - Loot & build by Estoty LLC

Break-Loot-Upgrade-Explore
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.6๐Ÿ˜ž(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a challenging escape mission after an asteroid disaster. Explore a hostile planet, strategize your survival, and overcome obstacles to find your way back to Earth.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Engaging gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Visually appealing
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Interesting concept

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of content updates
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Progression blocked behind paywalls
  • ๐Ÿ› Bugs and glitches

More Mars Explorer apps to explore

4
Mars: Mars
Mars: Mars
Mars: Mars
Space adventure game
Free

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.

Explore Mars on a jetpackTake selfies on MarsAvoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
5
RoverCraft Space Racing
RoverCraft Space Racing
RoverCraft Space Racing
Build a space car!
Free

Design and build your own space rover to race across alien planets. Navigate challenging terrains, manage fuel, and overcome obstacles in this arcade adventure. Master crafting and racing for endless fun.

Build custom space roversRace on 14 different planetsRealistic physics engine
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Mars Miner
Mars Miner
Mars Miner
by Tuna Bowl Software LLC
Free

Escape Mars Corp. by mining for ancient artifact pieces. Sell gems and ores to upgrade equipment and mine deeper. Each randomly generated mine offers a unique challenge, and survival depends on managing your supplies.

Mine for artifact piecesSell gems and oresUpgrade mining equipment
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(239)
free with in-app purchases
7
Explore Mars with Rover
Explore Mars with Rover
Explore Mars with Rover
Space Widget Icon Changer
Free

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."

Home screen widgetsSelect Curiosity or Perseverance roverChoose from available rover cameras
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(1)
free
8
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
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(160)
free
10
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+)
๐Ÿ“š Education
(54)
paid
11
Idle Mars Survival: Migrate
Idle Mars Survival: Migrate
Idle Mars Survival: Migrate
Astronautsโ€™ Life on Mars
Free

Survive and thrive as an astronaut stranded on Mars. Generate power, secure vital resources, and expand your base to accommodate more survivors. Develop oxygen production systems and defend against dangerous spore invasions to establish a successful colony.

Generate power from solar and wind sourcesSecure food, water, and essential suppliesExpand base and recruit new astronauts
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(1)
free
13
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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(34)
free
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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(11)
free
15
Marsaction 2: Space Homestead
Marsaction 2: Space Homestead
Marsaction 2: Space Homestead
Explore & Conquer the Mars
Free

Establish a human civilization on Mars by building a base, engaging in mecha warfare, and exploring the alien planet. Form alliances to conquer objectives and defend against hostile forces.

Base building and optimizationMecha warfare and customizationDynamic force growth and upgrades
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(25)
free with in-app purchases
17
Mars Watch
Mars Watch
Mars Watch
Current time & Latest Weather
Free

This app provides current time and weather data for Mars, including information on research probes and projects. It offers time calculations for Mars Coordinated Time and probe locations, along with weather reports from the Curiosity rover.

Mars Coordinated Time calculationsLatest weather reports from Curiosity roverImages of Mars research probes
๐Ÿ” Reference
(82)
free
18
Mars Colonizer
Mars Colonizer
Mars Colonizer
Collect seeds and explore Mars
Free
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(0)
19
Marsaction: Infinite Ambition
Marsaction: Infinite Ambition
Marsaction: Infinite Ambition
Eliminate the Swarms on Mars
Free

Defend humanity's Martian colony from mutated insectoid creatures. Build your base, explore the planet, and unite with allies to survive and uncover the cause of the Swarm's aggression.

Explore Mars and attack SwarmsBuild and expand your BaseUnite with allies in an Alliance
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(32)
free