Solar System Explorer HD 2.6.31

Explore the planets in our galaxy using the flight simulator

Astronomy applications can be quite stunning with their HD images and animation, that can impress anyone. Usually, such apps focus on delivering accurate information and providing stunning animation. Solar System Explorer HD is all you need to learn more about stars in the sky and to enjoy amazing animation of planets.

Intuitive user-interface with all tools at hand

Normally, astronomy apps focus both on content and the UI. This app is no exception, the interface is extremely easy to use, all tools are displayed at the edge of the screen, without taking up too much space. There's a list of all planets in the solar system, together with asteroids and spacecrafts.

Learn more about the planets in our solar system

From the list of all planets, you can tap on one and the app displays the planet, together with it position towards the sun and other planets. You can zoom in or out, or rotate the planet and explore it from all sides. In addition, there's information on the planet and a Wikipedia link for more information. You can also read about the composition of the planet.

The app also displays the whole system and has a feature that enables planets to rotate on their axis for a certain period of time. You can adjust the speed, by increasing or decreasing it and enjoy the animation.

Check out asteroids and spacecrafts

Aside from planets in the solar system, the app also comes with animation of the main asteroids and spacecrafts out there. There's also detailed information and animation on rotation and speed. There's also a flight simulator. Using an onscreen gamepad you can explore the solar system on your own, pass by planets and asteroids and take a closer look.

Although this app's animation is somewhat impressive, the whole user experience is ruined by banner and fullscreen ads, but those aren't as annoying as the latest news section that opens up when the app is launched. Unfortunately, they aren't the latest news on astronomy in general, but latest posts on the developer's website. Also, some improvements could be done to images.

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softpedia rating

4.0/5

user rating 1

UNRATED

5.0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

descriptions on all planets
flight simulator
details on asteroids and spacecrafts
neat animation

misses

it comes with ads
little information on planets
the app only works in landscape mode

Bottom Line

Design / UI8 The interface is cleverly designed, with all tools at hand but some improvements to the whole imagery are needed.	Function8 The app and its animation work just fine. However, more information on planets would have been useful.	Security7 Solar System Explorer HD requires quite a few permissions from your phone, including location.
Battery7 Definitely a battery drainer, this app also overheats your phone so keep that in mind.	Price7 Free of charge, but filled with ads and nagging messages to rate the app or try others made by the developer.	Compatibility9 The app requires Android version 2.3 or later, making it accessible to many users.

Editor's Review

VERY GOOD

A neat app for exploring the solar system and its planets.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on July 2nd, 15:41 GMT.

Specifications

price:: Free with ads
current version:: 2.6.31
reviewed version:: 2.6.31
developer:: Neil Burlock
category:: SCIENCE & EDUCATION
os version req.:: Android version 2.3 or later
age rating:: N/A
in-app purchases:: Yes. upgrade for 1.99$
hits:: 689

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