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Also covers android, open source, and space · same kind of open-source project
Celestia for Android is a real-time space simulator for exploring the solar system on an Android device.
Alternatives
The Best AndroidPlanisphere Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 7 open source
Looking for something like AndroidPlanisphere? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 7 are open source.
About AndroidPlanispheregithub.com/tengel/AndroidPlanisphere
VisitAndroidPlanisphere provides a star chart showing the Sun, Moon, stars, constellations, and planets for a selected location.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAndroidCelestiaCelestia for Android is a real-time space simulator for…Free or freemium optionOrbiterOrbiter simulates spaceflight using Newtonian mechanics…Another optionLook4SatLook4Sat provides an Android satellite tracker and pass…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AndroidCelestia | — | Yes | Android |
| 2 | Look4Sat | — | Yes | Android |
| 3 | Stellarium | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 4 | Orbiter | Free | Yes | — |
| 5 | Keeptrack.space | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Webb Compare | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Sgp4gl Demo | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | ISS Tracker | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Universe Atlas | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Space Object Comparison | — | Not stated | Web |
All AndroidPlanisphere alternatives
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Also covers android, open source, and space · same kind of open-source project
Look4Sat provides an Android satellite tracker and pass predictor, with information sourced from Celestrak.
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Also covers android, open source, and space · same kind of open-source project
Stellarium renders realistic skies in real time with OpenGL and is available for Linux, Windows, macOS, and Haiku.
4
Also covers open source and space · same kind of open-source project · free
Orbiter simulates spaceflight using Newtonian mechanics, with the solar system and its major bodies as its setting.
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Also covers open source and space · same kind of open-source project
Keeptrack.space visualizes satellite data and tracking sensors in 3D for users exploring astrodynamics.
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Also covers open source and space · same kind of open-source project
Webb Compare lets visitors compare images from the James Webb Space Telescope with earlier telescope images.
7
Also covers open source and space · same kind of open-source project
This project demonstrates real-time three-dimensional satellite visualization in a browser using SGP4GL, CesiumJS, and Next.js.
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ISS Tracker
isstracker.pl/enAlso covers space
ISS Tracker shows the location of the International Space Station and other satellites on a live map.
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Universe Atlas
universeatlas.orgAlso covers space
Universe Atlas visualizes scale from the observable universe to a proton, with real stars and planets shown at their measured sizes and distances.
10
Space Object Comparison
mr21.github.io/space-object-comparisonAlso covers space
Space Object Comparison interactively compares the sizes of planets and stars.
11
Atlas of Space
atlasof.spaceAlso covers space
Atlas of Space interactively explores planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in the Solar System.
12
Astrogeology
astrogeology-usgs.hub.arcgis.com/pages/map-sea…Also covers space
The USGS Astrogeology map search lets users find planetary maps by celestial body, including planets, moons, and asteroids.
13
ShadeMap
shademap.appAlso covers space
ShadeMap shows shadows from mountains, buildings, and trees and provides sun and shadow calculations.
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Spot The Station
spotthestation.nasa.govAlso covers android and space
NASA's Spot the Station app tracks International Space Station passes and provides viewing schedules and alerts for a location.
15
100,000 Stars
stars.chromeexperiments.comAlso covers space
The 100,000 Stars visualization presents nearby stars in 3D and provides controls for color and temperature.
16
Space Time
space.pointdynamics.comAlso covers space
A browser-based 3D universe explorer combines the solar system, stars, deep-sky objects, satellites, and galaxies.
17
FirstMenOnTheMoon
firstmenonthemoon.comAlso covers space
First Men on the Moon offers an interactive experience with audio and video about the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
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1 Pixel moon
joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solars…Also covers space
If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel maps solar system objects in a scale model that begins with a one-pixel Moon.
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Where The ISS At?
wheretheiss.atAlso covers space
This site tracks the International Space Station and offers notifications for visible passes at a user's location.
20
Also covers space · free
RocketLaunch lists upcoming rocket launches, with locations and launch schedules.
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Planet Globe
nbremer.github.io/planet-globeAlso covers space
Planet presents satellite imagery of Earth, including a visualization of images captured across a single day.
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ExoplanetArchive
exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.eduAlso covers space
NASA’s Exoplanet Archive provides confirmed planet and candidate statistics and data about exoplanets.
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Apollo Image Atlas
lpi.usra.edu/resources/apolloAlso covers space
The Apollo Image Atlas provides photographs of the Moon captured by Apollo missions, with links to NASA lunar image resources.
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Transit Finder
transit-finder.comAlso covers space
Transit Finder helps plan observations of the International Space Station by location, elevation, and date.
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What is the best alternative to AndroidPlanisphere?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to AndroidPlanisphere are AndroidCelestia, Look4Sat, and Stellarium.
Is there a free alternative to AndroidPlanisphere?
Yes. Orbiter and RocketLaunch are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to AndroidPlanisphere?
Yes: AndroidCelestia, Look4Sat, Stellarium, and Orbiter.
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