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Best Planets Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ planets apps and games on iOS, 20 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 Planets Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlanetsPlanetsFree4.5★ (969)NoNoSep 2026
2SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
3Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (373K)NoYesSep 2026
4Solar SmashSolar SmashFree was $3.994.8★ (391K)YesYesSep 2026
5Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (495K)NoYesSep 2026
6Solar System SimSolar System SimFree4.5★ (4.1K)YesYesSep 2026
7Star & Planet FinderStar & Planet FinderFree4.1★ (1.8K)NoYesSep 2026
8Solar Walk Lite - PlanetariumSolar Walk Lite - PlanetariumFree4.6★ (32K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Planets

Planets#1

Planets by Q Continuum

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(969 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)
SkyView® Lite#2

SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#93in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Accurate star and planet tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
  • 💫 Engaging and educational for all ages
  • 🌌 Realistic AR display of celestial objects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass/location issues causing inaccurate positioning
  • 🔍 Limited free features, many paid upgrades
  • 🤔 Confusing for some users to understand how it works
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Sky Guide#3

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(373K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#20in Reference
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Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real-time by holding your device overhead. Explore celestial bodies with AR overlays, track satellites like the ISS, and travel through time to view past and future astronomical events. Perfect for both novice and experienced stargazers.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 📚 Wealth of information on celestial objects
  • 🧭 Accurate and responsive compass/AR features
  • 🌌 Immersive stargazing experience
  • 🔍 Ability to identify stars, planets, and satellites
  • 🌃 Helpful for planning stargazing and astrophotography
  • 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric background music
  • 🗓️ Notifications for upcoming celestial events

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
  • 🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects

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FAQ about Planets

What are the best planets apps & games for iPhone?
Planets tops our planets apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 969 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top planets apps & games we rank are free to download, including Planets and SkyView® Lite.
Planets has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ planets apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a 3D guide to the solar system designed for aspiring astronomers. It offers interactive views of planets and moons, along with information on celestial visibility.
Key features include a 2D and 3D sky view to locate planets, information on when planets are visible, and a rotating 3D globe of planets and moons.

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