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Best Space AR Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.8★, the space ar category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Space AR Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (369K)NoYesAug 2026
2Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (492K)NoYesAug 2026
3AR Space - AR appAR Space - AR appFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
5Space Shuttle ARSpace Shuttle ARFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
6Solar Space ARSolar Space ARFree5.0★ (7)NoNoMay 2026
7IN THE SPACE ARIN THE SPACE ARFree—NoNoAug 2026
8Space Quest AR: Arcade ShooterSpace Quest AR: Arcade ShooterFree4.8★ (13)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Space AR

Sky Guide#1

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(369K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
Night Sky#2

Night Sky by iCandi Apps Ltd.

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(492K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Reference
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Explore the cosmos with an AI-powered planetarium. Identify stars, planets, and satellites by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial objects in augmented reality and share your stargazing experiences with others.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent app for stargazing and learning about the night sky
  • 🔭 Detailed information on celestial objects, satellites, and space events
  • 🌍 Accurate mapping of the sky to real-world locations
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Frequent prompts to upgrade to premium subscription
  • 🔌 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤔 Calibration and alignment issues with the AR features
AR Space - AR app#3

AR Space - AR app by Markus Wu

Experience the space with AR
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Explore the solar system in your own space with this augmented reality application. Visualize planets and celestial bodies overlaid onto your real-world environment.

More Space AR apps to explore

4
SkyView® Lite
SkyView® Lite
SkyView® Lite
Explore the Universe
Free

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.

Identify stars, constellations, and satellitesAugmented Reality (AR) stargazingSet reminders for celestial events
📚 Education
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Space Shuttle AR
Space Shuttle AR
Space Shuttle AR
AR Space Shuttle Simulator
Free

Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.

Augmented Reality (AR) experienceLaunch director roleSpace Shuttle launch simulation
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free
6
Solar Space AR
Solar Space AR
Solar Space AR
Explore the planets & beyond!
Free

Explore our solar system and beyond with augmented reality. Scan printable cards to view animated planets, space footage, and educational descriptions. Enhance your learning with interactive 3D models and archival content.

Augmented reality explorationAnimated planetary orbits3D space imagery
📚 Education
(7)
free
7
IN THE SPACE AR
IN THE SPACE AR
IN THE SPACE AR
by Paidotribo
Free
📚 Books
(0)
8
Space Quest AR: Arcade Shooter
Space Quest AR: Arcade Shooter
Space Quest AR: Arcade Shooter
Exciting AR Arcade Mini-Games!
Free

Experience classic arcade games reimagined in augmented reality. Battle alien sharks, play 3D space pool, and rescue kittens in unique AR levels. Challenge yourself through 29 levels of immersive, gravity-defying fun.

Augmented reality arcade gameplay29 unique levelsAR space shooter levels
🎮 Games
(13)
free with in-app purchases
9
MagicBook - Space AR
MagicBook - Space AR
MagicBook - Space AR
by VIET NAM FIRECOALS TECHNOLOGY JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Free

This app uses augmented reality to bring astronomy lessons to life. Explore planets, celestial events, and space exploration with interactive 3D models. Requires a companion book or printable pages to activate the AR experience.

Augmented Reality learningInteractive 3D modelsAstronomy and space exploration
📚 Education
(2)
free
10
Backyard Apollo AR
Backyard Apollo AR
Backyard Apollo AR
A rocket in your pocket!
Free

Experience a life-sized Apollo Saturn V rocket in augmented reality. Explore it from all angles, walk around it, and launch it with realistic sounds and visuals. Customize your rocket experience and share snapshots.

Life-sized rocket model360-degree viewingAugmented reality placement
🎬 Entertainment
(1.5K)
free
11
ARC Space AR
ARC Space AR
ARC Space AR
Your project at your fingertip
Free
💼 Business
(0)
12
Space Invad-AR
Space Invad-AR
Space Invad-AR
by Mapbox, Inc.
Free

Fly a UFO through real-world cities using augmented reality. Cause cartoonish destruction while searching for lost aliens on an endlessly scrolling AR map.

Augmented reality gameplayFly a UFOReal-world city environments
🎮 Games
(4)
free
13
Galaxiga: Classic Arcade Game
Galaxiga: Classic Arcade Game
Galaxiga: Classic Arcade Game
80s Alien Space Galaxy Shooter
Free

Engage in thrilling arcade-style space combat, defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Pilot customizable starships, upgrade weapons, and face challenging missions and bosses. Experience a blend of classic nostalgia and modern action with competitive multiplayer and leaderboards.

Arcade-style space shootingChallenging mission levelsCustomizable starships
🎮 Games
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Space Explore AR
Space Explore AR
Space Explore AR
Discover new planets with life
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
15
Space AR Map
Space AR Map
Space AR Map
by STUDIO W Co.,Ltd
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
VXR AR Cards: Space & Planets
VXR AR Cards: Space & Planets
VXR AR Cards: Space & Planets
Space and Planets AR
Free

Explore outer space with augmented reality experiences, including planets, spacecraft, and celestial phenomena. This app brings the solar system to life, offering an engaging way to learn about space.

Augmented reality space explorationDetailed models of planets and spacecraftEducational content from a science teacher
📚 Education
(2)
free
17
Space Race AR
Space Race AR
Space Race AR
Explore space travel in AR
Free

Experience the history of space travel through augmented reality. This app brings an accompanying book to life with interactive videos and 3D models of spacecraft, viewable on compatible devices.

Augmented reality space travel historyInteractive archive videos3D models of iconic space vehicles
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free
18
Ar-Roids
Ar-Roids
Ar-Roids
Blast some UFO's in your home!
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
19
AR Galaxy Fight
AR Galaxy Fight
AR Galaxy Fight
by ONE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN, K.K.
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Serco AR
Serco AR
Serco AR
SercoAR
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about Space AR

What are the best space ar apps & games for iPhone?
Sky Guide tops our space ar apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 369K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top space ar apps & games we rank are free to download, including Sky Guide and Night Sky.
Sky Guide has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ space ar apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Sky Guide helps you identify celestial objects in the night sky. By holding your device up, it automatically recognizes stars, constellations, planets, and satellites. It uses augmented reality to overlay these figures onto your view of the real sky, making it easy to visualize and learn about the heavens.
Key features include automatic identification of celestial bodies, an AR mode for visualizing the sky, satellite tracking with notifications (like for the ISS), time travel controls to view past and future astronomical events, and a personalized calendar for events like eclipses. It also functions offline without Wi-Fi, cellular service, or GPS.

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