Exoplanet Explorer
The mobile exoplanet archive
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Browse the official catalogue of all confirmed exoplanets.
Explore the universe of exoplanets with the most comprehensive NASA Exoplanet Archive companion app. Discover over 6,000 confirmed worlds orbiting distant stars and track the latest discoveries from space missions worldwide.
EXPLORE THE COSMOS
Browse the complete NASA Exoplanet Archive with powerful search, filtering, and sorting capabilities. Find planets by discovery method, star type, orbital characteristics, or habitability potential. Every planet entry includes detailed scientific data updated directly from official sources.
COMPARE WORLDS
Use the planet comparison tool to analyze exoplanets side-by-side — or compare them with Solar System planets like Earth, Jupiter, and Mars. Compare sizes, masses, orbital periods, star properties, and habitability scores to understand what makes each world unique.
HABITABLE ZONE VISUALIZATION
See exactly where planets orbit within their star's habitable zone - the region where liquid water could exist. Identify potentially Earth-like worlds and understand the conditions for life beyond our solar system.
HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Stay connected to space exploration with beautiful widgets. Display planet counts and key statistics right on your home screen.
FEATURES
• 6,000+ confirmed exoplanets with detailed data
• Advanced filtering and sorting options
• Planet comparison tool with Solar System reference
• Habitable zone analysis
• Spotlight search with deep linking
• Home screen widgets
• Apple Watch companion app
• Bookmark favorites with iCloud sync
• Available in 12 languages
• Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro
PREMIUM FEATURES
Unlock unlimited bookmarks, the full planet comparison tool, and additional widgets with a premium subscription.
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, student, educator, or professional researcher, Exoplanet Explorer brings the wonders of distant worlds to your fingertips.
Download now and start exploring the universe!
Terms of Use (EULA): https://the-exoplanets.space/eula/
Privacy Policy: https://the-exoplanets.space/privacy/
NEW:
• Compare exoplanets with Solar System planets — Earth is the default comparison
• Search and display planet and star alias names
• Interactive planet selection in the system view diagram
• Stellar age displayed with Gyr unit
• Planet count displayed in the catalogue title
• Full constellation names shown instead of abbreviations
• In-app feedback form replaces email-based feedback
• Error screen with retry option when data loading fails
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS:
• Data now syncs automatically in the background and on app resume
• Pull-to-refresh added as manual sync option
• Planet list updates correctly when switching distance units
• Notification badge clears properly when tapped
• Improved Spotlight search with deep linking and thumbnails
• Improved Watch app reliability and networking
• Performance and stability improvements
The developer, Carsten Knoblich, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Carsten Knoblich
- Size
- 254 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 11 more
- English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Ukrainian
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 12 months subscription $6.99
- 3 months subscription $2.99
- Copyright
- © Carsten Knoblich – 2026
