Best The Grand Orrery Apps

Orrery

Look up!

Free

Explore the solar system and galaxy from your phone's home screen. See planets, satellites, and meteor showers tailored to your location and time. Customize your view for a minimalist or comprehensive celestial display.

Orrery: A Solar System

Planets in 3D, AR & Lessons

Free

Explore a dynamic 3D model of the solar system with real-time planetary motion and historical events. Features narrated stories, AR capabilities, and educational mini-lessons. Unlock the full solar system with a one-time purchase.

Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium

Planets System & Astronomy 3D

Free

Explore our Solar System in an interactive 3D model. Discover celestial bodies with detailed information, real photos, and stunning visuals. This free app offers a pocket planetarium experience without requiring an internet connection.

Astronomy Picture: NASA APOD

Daily NASA space photos widget

Free

Discover a new stunning image or video of the universe daily, accompanied by expert explanations. Save, explore past images, and share cosmic wonders with friends. Get notified for new daily discoveries.

Solar Orrery

A cinematic planetarium

Free

Explore a real-time, interactive model of our solar system and the night sky. Journey through planets, moons, stars, and constellations with cinematic visuals and intuitive controls. Track celestial objects and experience the vastness of space.

Behind the Stars

The heavens in your hands

Free

Explore the cosmos with historical astronomical instruments. Learn to use a nocturnal, sundial, celestial globe, and astrolabe to understand celestial movements. Features guided units and an exploration mode for hands-on learning.

The Planetary Society

Find your place in space.

Free

Connect with fellow space enthusiasts in an exclusive online community. Share your passion for space exploration, learn about new missions, and participate in events and classes. This app is for members to engage with each other and advance space science.

CelestialGuide

by Geoffrey Domm

$0.99

Explore the cosmos with an interactive sky map that displays stars, planets, and celestial events. Point your device at the sky to see a real-time representation of your surroundings, with adjustable visibility settings for stars.

Explain 3D: Explore the solar system FREE

by Explain 3D

Free

Explore the solar system and universe in a 3D environment with realistic models and animations. Learn about planets and spacecrafts, with an option to suggest new simulations. The free version offers basic solar system data, while the full version unlocks more celestial bodies and spacecrafts.