Pocket Universe: Your iOS Night Sky Guide Goes Free
Astronomy enthusiasts rejoice! Pocket Universe, a highly-rated iOS application designed to guide users through the night sky, is now available for free. Previously priced at 65 CZK, the app offers an intuitive way to identify planets, constellations, satellites, and other celestial objects using augmented reality and a built-in compass. Pocket Universe has been recognized as a Staff Favorite in the Apple App Store and was voted Best Educational iPhone Application by AppAdvice.
What Does Pocket Universe Offer?
Pocket Universe transforms your iPhone or iPad into a personal astronomy guide. Key features include:
- Live Sky View: Point your device at the sky to instantly identify stars, planets, the International Space Station (ISS), satellites, comets, and bright deep-sky objects in real-time.
- Time Travel: Move forward or backward in time to see how the positions of celestial bodies change. Jump to sunrise, sunset, golden hour, moonrise, or moonset, and instantly return to the present.
- Educational Features: Learn the basics of astronomy through interactive quizzes and exploration.
Beyond Pocket Universe: Other Recently Free or Discounted Apps
Several other iOS and Android applications have recently grow free or received price reductions:
- Tip Mule (iOS): A tip calculator with a bill-splitting feature.
- Resize Me! Pro (Android): A photo resizer for easier sharing.
- Volume Control Panel Pro (Android): A customizable volume and brightness control panel.
- Istanbul: Digital Edition (Android/iOS): A digital adaptation of the popular board game.
- The Past Within (Android): A cooperative puzzle game for two players.
- Juno: New Origins Complete Ed. (Android/iOS): A complex flight sandbox and rocket simulator.
- Guns’n’Glory Premium (Android/iOS): A tower defense game set in the Wild West.
Availability and Platform
Pocket Universe is currently available for iOS devices through the Apple App Store. Recent posts indicate the app has transitioned from a paid application to a free one.
For more information about Pocket Universe, visit their Facebook page.