Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy


What's New
Bug fix...
Size:
Category:
Education
OS:
iOS
Developer:
Craic Design
Price:
$1.99
Compatible:
iPhone iPad
Requirements:
Compatible with iPhone
Version:
4.6.2

Description - Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy

Craic Design , the publisher behind many iOS app (Pocket Universe Express ,Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy for iPad ,What`s Up? ,Xapp ISS ,Sky Time ,CIT Cosmos: The CIT Blackrock Castle Virtual Observatory), brings Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy with a number of new features along with the usual bug fixes. Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy app has been update to version 4.6.2 with several major changes and improvements. App release that improves performance, provides several new options.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • It also had updated astronomy news..
  • makes it easy to find night time planets..
  • excellent learning tool for the aspiring astronomer :..
  • Great app for anyone interested in learning about the night sky..
  • Best planetarium app out there..

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Overall Satisfactionc87
Hands down the best astronomy app I've ever used.
By far the absolute best app for the iPhone.
This application is absolutely amazing.
Thanks for this wonderful update.
Amazing program.
My son and I love this.
And it is consistently the best maintained app I've ever purchased.
Fun & Engagingc100
Awesome compass viewing of the sky.
Loads of fun stuff.
Incredibly awesome app.
Awe inspiring views and information of created universe.
Usefulnessc87
They bring this app up to date with each generation upgrade.
App creator does great job of keeping this app up to date.
The developer stays on top of it with useful updates.
Ease of Usec100
For the simple minded people.
It's easy to locate anything of interest.
Super handy and easy to use.
Reliabilityc56
I'm having problems understanding this.
Updates & Supportc51
6 version and just upgraded last night to 1.
The developer is very quick to respond.

tracks the international space station and predicts sightings. found in 3 reviews
now I can do my backyard astronomy easily. found in 3 reviews
Super handy and easy to use. found in 1 reviews
Hands down the best astronomy app I've ever used. found in 24 reviews
they even send alerts for meteor showers. found in 7 reviews
And it is consistently the best maintained app I've ever purchased. found in 2 reviews
Even in my light polluted area. found in 4 reviews
Excellent app for the amateur stargazer. found in 2 reviews
This app is so cool it is helpful for stargazers. found in 6 reviews
This is absolutely one of the finest apps that I own. found in 1 reviews
Please developer add gyroscope support for the iPhone 4. found in 1 reviews
Okay but not great. found in 1 reviews
New update works on iPhone but not iPad. found in 1 reviews
Location services broken. found in 4 reviews
New feature STILL doesn't work. found in 1 reviews
Some improvements would be great:
The compass needs tuning. found in 2 reviews
The motion sensor fails to work when finding a specific object. found in 11 reviews
I can't find the big dipper. found in 2 reviews
Please fix compass accuracy. found in 1 reviews
Quiz does not show constellations just planets. found in 2 reviews
New version is buggy. found in 1 reviews
the motion tracking is completely unusable in this version. found in 13 reviews
The help page is nothing more than advertisement for the app. found in 1 reviews
The orrey would be better if I could rotate the view. found in 2 reviews
The retina display and compass are seriously BUGGY. found in 3 reviews
When changing to the live view. found in 2 reviews
It does not have the level of detail that other apps have. found in 1 reviews
It won't switch to landscape mode anymore. found in 3 reviews
The compass doesn't work. found in 2 reviews
It can not find my current location. found in 2 reviews
and the NGC objects. found in 3 reviews
OTHER ISSUES
The virtual sky functionality is a joke. found in 14 reviews
I can't get motion tracking to work anymore. found in 11 reviews

The Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy is now available for $1.99 for both iPhone and iPad owners.The application is supporting different languages: English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Swedish. It weighs in at only 10MB to download. The new Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy app version 4.6.2 has been updated on 2014-11-19. The Apple Store includes a very useful feature that will check if your device and iOS version are both compatible with the app. Most iPhone and iPad are compatible. Here is the app`s compatibility information: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later.
Bottom Line: For more information about Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy check developer Craic Design`s website : http://www.craicdesign.com


Have you ever looked up at the night sky, and wondered what exactly you were looking at? Pocket Universe is an easy-to-use app that will help you learn constellations, bright stars and planets. You can ...
A very functional and easy to use app Enjoy using this                     Pocket Universe Evans Stargazer
Helps to distract me from lunacy on Earth                     Trump free and Gender Nutral grazy2
The coolest feature being the motion detection doesn t work at all making the app nothing but an astronomy trivia archive     Motion detection does not work Romestado
This app is really amazing and lots of fun to use There are many deep features to explore and enjoy The Motion feature works really well when several versions ago it was hit and miss with figuring out which was was North Today the app was updated with a cool solar eclipse tracker It seems to be off by just a few miles south around the St Louis area less than 10 maybe but for a simulation it will allow me to show friends what they can expect Great app Keep it up                     Version 6 3 Five stars again wowwzers
I have had this app for a few years now It has inspired me to become more involved in amateur astronomy Thanks for maintaining such a great app                     Terrific app ruthowl
I don t even know if I had to pay for it I didn t use it much at first It was different back then But I still loved Honestly it s the only app I have used All these years later are great changes and I am using it often now I don t recall it ever even being off at all Seems very accurate                     Had app years now CBCCT51
this app is on top of it game I see the stars in a new light whenever i want to know something about the sky I use this app to get me started but it s so much more than just scanning the stars it is filled with knowledge about the heavens this app is for any one who is curious about the universe                     the stars tell a story Chedderdie
A fantastic app it never disappoints The developer continues to improve it over time I like the overview for the month feature and am looking forward to using it for the next meteor shower If you don t have it on your phone you re missing out                     A must have app for your phone epr44118
What else do you need And recently rewritten code to make use of latest iOS features and speed enhancements My go to sky watching assistant                     Quick simple complete Dave Mac ^.^
I really like this app It even has a moon phase calendar Look on                     iDig bramstoy
I first got this app years ago for my little phone Loved it Then I got an iPad Mini and loved it even more Then I got a regular iPad and that s where this app went south UNUSABLE To be able to use this app in Airplane Mode I d have to move either to Belfast or Seattle As if Picking my city from the list doesn t work All it does is change from Belfast to Seattle no matter what city I pick I normally have Location Services disabled When I bowed to pressure and let it find me a one time only concession it only worked for that one session Then I was back to Belfast I will NOT have Location Services on again I will not use an app like this except in Airplane Mode and I will delete it rather than allow the developers to manipulate me     used to love now unusable Blue Pine
Tried a few Apps but I always come back to this one I hope the developer keeps on updating this fine software                     Best Astronomy App I have used Dreadnutz
I ve just been sitting on my porch getting acquainted with the night sky Easy to identify various constellations and individual stars and if you put a star in the crosshairs pocket universe connects to a small onboard database or the appropiate Wikipedia entry This is a robust well engineered application very helpful for amateur astronomers or physicists like me It is packed with features all well implemented and seamless at a bargain price                     The best Sudhiro
I used to walk out the door point my phone or iPad in a direction and delight in what this app told me Every star planet and constellation was named We had such a great time identifying everything Now I have no idea what I am looking at with this upgrade I just hate it     AARGH Rev2rev
This app is terrific loaded with genuinely useful features Updates are regular represent excellent improvements and are accompanied by delightful explanations Wonderfully useful easy to parse works admirably well                     Superb app IgorStIgor
This is the best star tracker I ve used                     Cool app even better patch notes JimothySmith
And now better                     Still great AHIGH1
Continues to add features years after we purchased this app It also works in the daytime In the northwest the path of the sun varies dramatically over the course of a year We predicted the path of the sun and assisted my son in law with where to plant a tree for maximal shade for the hottest room of the house                     Simplifies the sky helps with where to plant a shade tree Don A7
Totally wrong I can point at the moon app says it s a good 20 30 degrees off Bummer my boys wanted to pick the planets out     Doesn t match ScottyMac8888
Works beautifully and has a fun side to it The moon map is an awesome plus                     Smooth and fun Cynaptyc
I think it would be very relevant to integrate a stereoscopic view for VR goggles I know I personally would use that all the time                 Virtual Reality GuitarGuyAMC
I have been using universe since John first introduced it and i love this app Ease of use and beginner friendly with lots of awesome features I recommend this to all interested in the night sky Friendswood Texas                     PUNIVERSE itjdm0
Spent a couple days in Kauai HI and it already paid itself off Great way to learn what s up there                     Perfect during vacation Kenneth
Interesting Great interface Totally worth it with great updates By the way you re a galaxy riddle included in the description of the most recent update                     Fun Oyuno
Galaxy                     You are a Preview92
It has helped my kids learn to love astronomy I use it almost every night GALAXY                     My favorite app LaLaZ
Thank you very much for the passion you put in this app We that live in cloudy places can finally enjoy some stars in the cozy our home place I have been using this app for a long time and did not experience any fall back I read some very negative reviews and I really did not have any trouble Lucky me D I recommend it for all star passionate people and for people that just want to see a full bright sky through the awful cloudy places up North or even big illuminated cities Version 5 9 3 It is still a great App and works in Latin America Am I a Galaxy                     There is a sky above the clouds Moreirac
Galaxy                     The riddle Lyin Brian
Galaxy                     You are HiFiSciFi
Love this app                     Galaxy Malathar
Had this app for a while great product very informative and useful                     Galaxy love this app Jonespita
The app is always being updated with new stuff and fixes On occasion new things create bugs but they get worked out every time I have used this app for 7 years or so                     Loads of fun stuff 29iner
I would be emailing you a screen shot but your email is not working Instructions say email option is found under About but About does not exist There is Email on a page from the main menu in the upper right corner but it fails to launch email Anyway my problem is the position of ISS will not refresh I get a bold error that says it can t get to the Internet If you want the screen shot send a note to me and I ll give it to you Please fix all this stuff     Agree not working Dr Colonel
Does not WORK Keep getting a split screen     Not working needs update VonRoemling
I ve seen a few sky guide apps but this one is my favorite This app makes it easy for beginners to learn about different objects in the sky and to prove to your friends that bright thing in the sky is indeed a planet Also offers plenty of customizable display options for advance stargazers with telescopes for better nightly observational sessions The night vision protection setting is very helpful but for the next update please extend it to the What s up menu I always use it in night vision but every time I hold down the find tab a bright white background screen pops up with a list of red text suggestions Then your eyes have to readjust to the darkness I m sure this is a easy fix because the menu background just has to be darker to protect our night vision and I m very satisfied with the app already So even if it takes a while to be updated I still give Puniverse a 5 out of 5                     What s Up menu background color needs to be darker Raphalogy
I have a brand new iPad with up to date software yet certain features of Pocket Universe froze on me Once I was unable to leave the red ball calibration screen no matter what I tried Even exiting the app and reopening it was to no avail Also due to another glitch stats on the eight planets were way way off For instance Earth was once listed as having zero satellites         Puniverse Carolus34
Good job guys whoever the writer is for the Machine story The app of course was and still is outstanding                     Great app and good reading mgscience
The little additions you make to your updates are amusing and deep I enjoy reading them                     Essay whitefleur
Good app but it should use the While Using option for sharing your location There s no reason for to have access to your location Always                 Location Privacy EdRoZ51
Tried to get orbital period from Pluto and that app knows nothing about Pluto     Where s Pluto chupacerveza1
It used to work perfectly but now it can t even find north Bummer     Was great Bde1959
This app is amazing A                     Amazing AnnieWhite83
One night me and my parents were wondering what this really bright star or planet was in the sky So I thought I would try out my new app and see if it works So I did and it worked so good I had to tell everybody about it And if u were wondering the star was not a star but Venice                     Amazing Milljoey
Please fix     Stereo viewing doesn t work Congadawg
I have used the program for several years with only small bugs is a outstanding program It is really helpful viewing the night sky It is more impressive yet on the IPad You cannot go wrong                     Great Astronomy program Airmale747
I have used Pocket Universe for a few years now and after trying others I find this is the one I come back to I just like the way it is put together with added features like news for the month and for the day Suggestions as to what objects deserve some observation and other useful suggestions for beginner to long time user All the apps these days do a good job of being hand held planetariums but I just feel puniverse goes that little bit farther and better Thanks for the App                     Wonderful Astronomy App lapleaderiMac
Keep it up                     Nice app wwkaiser
Hands down the best astronomy app Ive ever used I particularly enjoy the funny comments posted in the apps updates Keep up the fantastic work                 Awesome
Best App Ever                 My favorite app
Ive been using Pocket Universe since I had my beloved iPhone 3 and it just keeps getting better Its great for planning before heading out into the cold espeacially when I want to show someone new the night skys wonders                 Most useful app I own
Great app With all the great things about this app I still sometimes enjoy the update summaries the best                 Great app
Great value accurate and long lasting app I already have this app for a few years and Im constantly getting updates and tweaks for it It has many useful and informative features but obviously the virtual sky navigation is the one to purchase it for                 Mattan
Good app but it should use the While Using option for sharing your location Theres no reason for to have access to your location Always              Location Privacy
I cant rage on long enough about this app Awesome integration using a smartphone to the max to solve an intriguing but common problem dad what is that star over there Ive always been interested in astronomy but could only wind up finding the north star 50 of the time This blows away 20M planetariums seriously Burn those dopey plastic domes with scratchy black dots over a 5 watt bulb making dad look like a moron on drugs pointing at ceiling specs This is the gold standard It should be required for every astronomy student starting in 3rd grade I teach elementary science and my 37th graders love it the ability to hold your phone up to the sky and orient for you where everything is makes astronomy come alive My students got very stoked when they found Betelgeuse on a cold Feb nite they actually could see it blink red once they were assured they were looking at the right star And the notices for when comets are to appear genius Tracking the ISS its all waaaay cool                 Phenomenal tool a Stargazer must
This app always satisfies my curiosity about whats up tonight in the sky                 Excellent
Ive had the pleasure of this app for over two years and use it often I cant imagine the effort it has taken to accomplish this level of sophistication I give it 6 stars                 A rare instance if greatness
Been using this app since shortly after it was first released years ago and it only keeps getting better Its nice having something decent like this that doesnt cost much Felt it was about time I left a review Thank you for creating such a beautiful and user friendly app                 Thank you
Updating my review with a request to the developer that he update this wonderful app for iOS 8 Also please add an extension the sun moon etc info from your Home page would be nice Just found this app and downloaded it immediately I was a Palm user and had an app called Planetarium which is the best Palm app ever Could not find the equivalent on iOS until now Pocket Universe has everything you could want for casual star gazing                 Best Astronomy App Ever
This app is amazing A                 Amazing
Keep it up                 Nice app
The little additions you make to your updates are amusing and deep I enjoy reading them                 Essay
Honest alone or not I love to watch the universe above me carry on as my personal amusement ride called planet Earth Even better with the latest improvements Have fun learn something new every night                 Most Fun Lying In Bed
Ive tried just about all of the astronomy apps on the App Store and I always come back to this one                 Great backyard astronomy app
I love this app                 Wonderful
I have been using universe since John first introduced it and i love this app Ease of use and beginner friendly with lots of awesome features I recommend this to all interested in the night sky                 PUNIVERSE
This app is great Im really into star gazing and learning about the wonders of the universe If youre like me youll love this app too It keeps me informed on up to date events and I open it up when I cant quite identify a constellation Super handy and easy to use                 Had it for years love it
Please fix     Stereo viewing doesnt work
I would love to give you 5 stars but I am having a small glitch A vertical black strip down the middle of the screen Ive restarted my phone and still have the issue If you know of anything I could do please let me know Thanks              one thing
Great app been in astronomy as an amateur for over 60 years and use it all the time Good job 541 use your app Most of the time this version I really enjoy                 Sky guy
I have a brand new iPad with up to date software yet certain features of Pocket Universe froze on me Once I was unable to leave the red ball calibration screen no matter what I tried Even exiting the app and reopening it was to no avail Also due to another glitch stats on the eight planets were way way off For instance Earth was once listed as having zero satellites        Puniverse
Just love it                 Love it
Tried to get orbital period from Pluto and that app knows nothing about Pluto     Wheres Pluto
I had several different astronomy apps before I bought my new phone but this is the only one I installed on my new one because its hands down the best Easy to use accurate and does everything short of pointing my scope for me                 This is the one astronomy app you need
You know what I am lazy and this is my second review in my lifetime But I had to say this app is really good I never tried any other sky map apps but then again I guess I never needed to Ive had this since the 3G I had and when I use it I learn something It also is obviously made by a dude and not some weird entity Just buy it                 Its a good one
The app is always being updated with new stuff and fixes On occasion new things create bugs but they get worked out every time I have used this app for 5 years or so                 Loads of fun stuff
I love the app I love the update stories Users the next time you update make sure you look at the full view of whats new before clicking update The developer is giving us a view of life in rainy Seattle in addition to a view of the sky                 An update a story
As a fanatic of anything related to space and universe Im so glad a friend introduced me to this app Besides being made very well it has a developer with a great sense of humor Highly recommended Sarah                 Fantastic
This is an outstanding app which is updated in a timely fashion The developers method of providing updates with humorous explanations for the update make me look forward to more updates That and it is a great app for viewing and identifying objects in the night sky                 A fine app
Wow what an app I take my grand kids 6 7 outside and let them use it till their hearts are content They can now ID many constellations and most planets This is a must have for any smart phone Thank you                 JohnD
It used to work perfectly but now it cant even find north Bummer     Was great
I cant think of a better design for an app that does what this app does It sounds out the constellations as you point to them Ive been using this app for 5 years now Get it                 Great
This app always help me find the planets I want to photograph Ive used it since 2009 and its one of my favorite apps                 Excellent
I tried this app and expected it would be like several others I have used buggycrashingetcI was pleased when I opened itIts easy to use and can be configured to my location I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone Its completely stable and performs as advertised At 300 its a bargain                 Great app by Paul
This app is easy to use and has a lot of great features The developer stays on top of it with useful updates Easily one of my three favorite apps I use it often                 A must have app for your phone
I have used the program for several years with only small bugs is a outstanding program It is really helpful viewing the night sky It is more impressive yet on the IPad You cannot go wrong                 Great Astronomy program
Pocket universe is a very intricate easy and exciting app to use Even in my light polluted area I am able to enjoy the many interests of the night sky with this app Detailed images and text are some things this app does not lack It would be nice to be able to see the myths behind all of the planets and constellations but other than that I would not change a thing about Pocket Universe I would recommend this app to beginning and expert astronomers all across the board Happy star gazing                 Pocket universe is an extraordinary app
I really enjoy looking at this with my family on the beach                 This is a wonderful working app
The app is great Updated often Love the text on your updates U r funny Thanks                 Love it
This is a great app Simple clear educational But I am giving it 5 stars for being a singularity having the best release notes bar none in the entire App Store Support creativity Purchase Pocket Universe                 Buy it for the reviews
Good job guys whoever the writer is for the Machine story The app of course was and still is outstanding                 Great app and good reading
One night me and my parents were wondering what this really bright star or planet was in the sky So I thought I would try out my new app and see if it works So I did and it worked so good I had to tell everybody about it And if u were wondering the star was not a star but Venice                 Amazing
Thank you very much for the passion you put in this app We that live in cloudy places can finally enjoy some stars in the cozy our home place I have been using this app for a long time and did not experience any fall back I read some very negative reviews and I really did not have any trouble Lucky me D I recommend it for all star passionate people and for people that just want to see a full bright sky through the awful cloudy places up North or even big illuminated cities                 There is a sky above the clouds
Great ap Easy to use                 Love it
Great app My car developed a knock recently I downloaded this app and the knocking stopping No seriously this is the best astronomy app on the market                 An app that delivers
I have used Pocket Universe for a few years now and after trying others I find this is the one I come back to I just like the way it is put together with added features like news for the month and for the day Suggestions as to what objects deserve some observation and other useful suggestions for beginner to long time user All the apps these days do a good job of being hand held planetariums but I just feel puniverse goes that little bit farther and better Thanks for the App                 Wonderful Astronomy App
I have been using this app for years and love it If you are at all interested in the night sky you need this app                 Fantastic App
Pocket Universe has a lot of features that make it a great app for use when stargazing or when planning for an evening of clear skies The various options allow you to tailor the experience to include what you need while doing away with what you dont need for that session Other apps clutter the sky with oversized representations of deepsky objects but this app lets you choose what you want to see and the objects are represented at a more reasonable but still useful size                 My Favorite Stargazing App


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