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Best Nasa.gov Apps & Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Finding the right nasa.gov apps and games can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 245+ apps and games to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Nasa.gov Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NASANASAFree4.8★ (64K)NoNoSep 2026
2Spot the StationSpot the StationFree4.8★ (9.5K)NoNoSep 2026
3Next SpaceflightNext SpaceflightFree4.9★ (27K)NoNoSep 2026
4NASA Visualization ExplorerNASA Visualization ExplorerFree3.3★ (86)NoNoSep 2026
5Space Launch NowSpace Launch NowFree4.8★ (32K)YesYesSep 2026
6NASA SpaceTimeNASA SpaceTimeFree5.0★ (6)NoNoMay 2026
7ISS Live NowISS Live NowFree was $1.994.6★ (6.6K)YesYesSep 2026
8Astronomy Picture: NASA APODAstronomy Picture: NASA APODFree was $0.99—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Nasa.gov

NASA#1

NASA by NASA

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(64K ratings)
Free
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Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast loading
  • 👍 Informative and educational
  • 🌟 Amazing images and videos
  • 💻 Great for learning about space
  • 🔭 Comprehensive space information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 📺 Missing live streaming features
  • 🔄 Outdated user interface
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
Spot the Station#2

Spot the Station by NASA

See The Space Station Overhead
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(9.5K ratings)
Free
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Receive notifications when the International Space Station is visible from your location. Explore real-time 2D and 3D views, augmented reality tracking, and access NASA resources. Experience the wonder of human presence in orbit.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome App
  • 🚀 ISS joy!
  • 🚀 Awesome App!
  • 🚀 Brilliant
  • 🚀 Great fun app
  • 🚀 Works
  • 🚀 Fantastic App
  • 🚀 Works great on my phone
  • 🚀 Simple utility that does the job well
  • 🚀 Accurate and easy to use!!
  • 🚀 Location working now
  • 🚀 App greatly improved!
  • 🚀 Everything works.
  • 🚀 So awesome!!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 AR View jumps to a bug screen
  • 🐛 Loses location
  • 🐛 Can't open
  • 🐛 Current location
  • 🐛 Crashes on iPhone 15 Pro
  • 🐛 Didn't work, now it does
  • 🐛 Measurement units.
  • 🐛 Taking photos
  • 🐛 Crashes when granting camera permission
  • 🐛 Crashes on iPhone 15 Pro
Next Spaceflight#3

Next Spaceflight by NASASpaceflight LLC

SpaceX, Rocket Launch Schedule
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.9😊(27K ratings)
Free
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Track all orbital rocket launches with a comprehensive schedule, news, and event updates. Explore detailed mission information, 3D simulations, and live countdowns for major space agencies and private companies. Stay informed about Starship activity and access links to live streams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate launch information
  • 🔍 Detailed launch data and history
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🌍 Covers launches from around the world
  • 🔔 Helpful notifications for launches
  • 🎥 Easy access to launch live streams
  • 🤓 Comprehensive for space enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 🔔 Notification settings could be improved
  • 🌐 Lacks location-specific launch notifications
  • 🔍 Some information could be better organized
  • 🔄 Slow to update with the latest launch details

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FAQ about Nasa.gov

What are the best nasa.gov apps & games for iPhone?
NASA tops our nasa.gov apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 64K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top nasa.gov apps & games we rank are free to download, including NASA and Spot the Station.
NASA has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ nasa.gov apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The NASA app provides access to the NASA+ video streaming service, the latest NASA images, news, mission information, podcasts, and interactive augmented reality experiences. It aims to put the universe at your fingertips by offering a comprehensive collection of NASA's public outreach content.
Key features include unlimited access to NASA+ video streaming, over 21,000 NASA images with rating capabilities, the latest NASA news and feature articles, updates on major missions like Artemis and the James Webb Space Telescope, podcasts, International Space Station tracking, and augmented reality experiences for rovers and rockets.