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Space by Tinybop
An interactive solar system model where children compare planets, tilt the Earth and follow the phases of the Moon.
Space invites children to change the model and see what follows. Tilting the Earth ties into the seasons, the Moon cycles through its phases, and virtual meteorites are used to explore planetary atmospheres.
- Ages
- Children; teaching age unspecified
- Works on
- iPhone and iPad
- Format
- Self-paced
- Topics
- Science
- Listed
- 2026-10-10
Rated 4.3 from 72 ratings on the US Apple App Store (checked 2026-10-10).
What kids do
- Compare planet sizes
- Change Earth’s tilt to explore seasons
- Follow the Moon’s phases
- Explore atmospheres with virtual meteorites
Who it suits
It belongs to Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library of children’s apps, and the developer doesn’t give a precise teaching age for it.
Notes for parents
The activity is driven by adjusting the model and watching the result, more than by reading or listening to explanations.
In these guides
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