GoSkyWatch Planetarium
- iPhone
- iPad
What is GoSkyWatch Planetarium?
GoSkyWatch Planetarium is a Navigation app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that identifies and locates stars, planets, comets, constellations and galaxies. Users point the device at the sky and object information appears on screen. The listing also describes a finder with arrow guidance, a moon phase calendar, sunrise and sunset times, and a red light mode for night vision.
Pricing. GoSkyWatch Planetarium is $3.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Identifying stars and planets while stargazing outdoors
- Finding a specific constellation, planet or galaxy with the finder arrow
- Viewing the sky on cold nights while wearing gloves
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Why this app is in D tier
GoSkyWatch Planetarium scores 58 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 82, App Store search rank 54, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Easily and quickly identify and locate stars, planets, comets, constellations, galaxies and more by simply pointing to the sky. Your personal telescope to the wonders in the night sky. Go outside and explore with GoSkyWatch Planetarium. ***** As seen in Apple's iPad 2 event ***** Featured on ABC's "The View" ***** Featured in "Wired" magazine No in-app purchases! One download for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. We don't think you should pay twice for the same app on a bigger screen. --- What People Are Saying "Powerful and easy to use, with excellent animation and the widest zoom range." - D.Schroeder, University professor "GoSkyWatch Planetarium should not be missed regardless of whether you are a casual or hard-core fan of astronomy." - AppAdvice "I have more than 10 astronomy apps on my iPhone and this is by far the best. Everything I need and easy to use." - Pat, iTunes reviewer --- What makes GoSkyWatch different to other apps? • Easy to use - No buttons to press or modes to select, just point to the sky to start exploring. • Designed specially for efficient outdoor use. • Touch free identification - Information pops up on screen as you move. Great for those cold
Compare in Star Identification
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | D | C | C |
| Score | 58 / 100 | 64 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 10.3K | 24.8K | 7.7K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 3.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 2265d ago | 3993d ago | 539d ago |
| Price | $3.99 | Free download | $2.99 |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about GoSkyWatch Planetarium
Does it need an internet connection?
Not stated on the App Store.
Does it work on iPad and iPod touch?
The listing says one download works on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It also says the iPod touch can navigate without a compass.
Is GoSkyWatch Planetarium free?
No. GoSkyWatch Planetarium is $3.99 to download.
What is GoSkyWatch Planetarium good for?
GoSkyWatch Planetarium is built for identifying stars and planets while stargazing outdoors, finding a specific constellation, planet or galaxy with the finder arrow, viewing the sky on cold nights while wearing gloves. It sits in the star identification list on AppTierList.
Is GoSkyWatch Planetarium worth it?
GoSkyWatch Planetarium is D tier, ranked #18 of 18 star identification apps with a score of 58 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 10,256 ratings. 17 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does GoSkyWatch Planetarium compare to Star Chart?
GoSkyWatch Planetarium is D tier at 58; Star Chart is C tier at 64. Star Chart ranks higher. GoSkyWatch Planetarium is $3.99 to download, Star Chart is free to download.
How often is GoSkyWatch Planetarium updated?
GoSkyWatch Planetarium was last updated over a year ago, on 2020-08-09, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- Lists
- Star Identification (D tier, #18) · Stargazing (D tier, #22)
- Tier
- D (Weak)
- Score
- 58 / 100
- Rank in list
- #18 of 18
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- $3.99 (USD)
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 10,256
- Current version
- (2265 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Identifying stars and planets while stargazing outdoors, Finding a specific constellation, planet or galaxy with the finder arrow, Viewing the sky on cold nights while wearing gloves
- Requires
- iOS 9.3 or later
- Size
- 104 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 10
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed