Pocket Universe Alternatives for Android

Pocket Universe is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Trail Sense, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pocket Universe and 18 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Pocket Universe are Sky Map, Planetario, Solar System Scope and SkyView.

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From an augmented reality view of the night sky, to a virtual visit to the surface of Mars, Pocket Universe is the ultimate...

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Pocket Universe alternatives page was last updated Jan 9, 2025
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  1. Trail Sense icon
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    An Android app which uses your phone's sensors to assist with wilderness treks or survival situations. Works as general offline multitool.

    30 Trail Sense alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Offline Compass
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Swiss Army Knife Tool
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Augmented Reality
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Pedometer
    11.  Rulers
    12.  Measure Distance With GPS

    Trail Sense VS Pocket Universe

     
    • Trail Sense is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Pocket Universe.

    • Trail Sense is Free and Open SourcePocket Universe is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trail Sense is Privacy focusedPocket Universe is not according to our users
  2. Sky Map icon
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    Sky Map (formerly the Google Sky Map) turns your Android-powered mobile phone into a window on the night sky.

    43 Sky Map alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android

    Sky Map Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Sky Map VS Pocket Universe

     
  3. Planetario icon
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    Planetario contains a 3D model of our solar system. It will show the horizon and the planets in their path along the sky. The word planet comes from the Greek planetai, meaning "wanderers". Because of the rotation of the earth, the stars seem to move in perfect...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Planetario VS Pocket Universe

     
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    3D simulation of the Solar System and night sky - real time virtual orrery and observatory

    51 Solar System Scope alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Solar System Scope Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Multiple languages

    Solar System Scope VS Pocket Universe

     
    • Solar System Scope is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pocket Universe.

    • Solar System Scope is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket Universe is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. SkyView icon
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    SkyView is powerful, easy-to-use app that answers questions about stars, constellations, and more. Simply point the camera to the sky, tap on what you see and discover neat things about these sky objects.

    36 SkyView alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    SkyView VS Pocket Universe

     
  6. Star Chart icon
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    Can’t see the moon? Want to know where it is? Look through the eyes of your device to see a virtual window into the whole visible universe.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift

    Star Chart Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Meta Quest Support
    3.  Virtual Reality

    Star Chart VS Pocket Universe

     
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    Indispensable for amateurs and professionals, as well as for kids who are eager to learn, Star Walk will guide you through the night sky in style.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Star Walk (series) VS Pocket Universe

     
  8. Cosmic-Watch icon
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    Discover the fascinating relation between time and the cosmos. Enjoy this interactive learning tool and understand the concept of the celestial sphere and the apparent movement of the sky.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Cosmic-Watch VS Pocket Universe

     
  9. SkySafari icon
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    SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket. It puts thousands of stars and planets at your fingertips. It lets you find objects in the sky using your device's built-in compass and accelerometer.

    40 SkySafari alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    SkySafari VS Pocket Universe

     
  10. SkyORB icon
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    SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun clock, point to sky, weather, and more.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    SkyORB VS Pocket Universe

     
  11. SkEye icon
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    SkEye is an advanced Planetarium that can also be used as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.

    37 SkEye alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    SkEye Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    SkEye VS Pocket Universe

     
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    Star Rover is the fantastic planetarium for your smart phone. Just hold up your phone and Star Rover will tell you exactly what you are pointing at.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Star Rover VS Pocket Universe

     
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