Planets AR: Solar System 3Dv1.2
Released September 25, 2026Major
iOS
What changed
- ContentAdded over 170 curated facts about the solar system sourced from NASA
- New featureIntroduced guided activities and size/distance comparison tools
- PlatformIntegrated Apple Intelligence for AI-powered Q&A and voice commands
- UXEnhanced visual realism with day/night cycles and dynamic shadows
- New featureAdded a 3D exploration mode that does not require AR/camera
- MonetizationImproved the purchase and restoration flow
Original release notes
A big update with new ways to learn about every world. NEW FACTS FOR EVERY WORLD • More than 170 curated facts across the Sun, eight planets, the Moon and Pluto, with sources from NASA • Guided activities answer real questions, like why Mars is red, and end with a quick question • Compare the size and distance of any two worlds to scale ASK, POWERED BY APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Ask questions about any world and get short answers based on the app's facts • Ask the guide to show a world or compare two, then undo with a tap • Runs on device, and shows curated facts when Apple Intelligence isn't available MORE REALISTIC PLANETS • Sunlight now gives each world a day side and a night side • Saturn's rings cast their shadow on the planet • See the Moon's shadow fall on Earth • Explore in 3D without a camera or AR Plus smoother purchases and restores.