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Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky AstronomyVersion: 1.9.3

Developer: John Kennedy

Age rating: 4+

Rating Description

4+ Applications in this category contain no objectionable material.

9+ Applications in this category may contain mild or infrequent occurrences of cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence, and infrequent or mild mature, suggestive, or horror-themed content which may not be suitable for children under the age of 9.

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Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
Requires iPhone OS 3.1.2 or later.

Filed Under: Education, astronomy

Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy Review


Reviewed Version: 1.8 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)

Astronomy app puts the heavens in your pocket

Pocket Universe would amaze Galileo. It’s a $3 app from Craic Design that puts the entirety of the night sky in your pocket, and it’s truly an impressive marvel. The iPhone can do some amazing things, but it feels especially remarkable to keep the heavens in your pocket.

Critic Reviews of Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy iPhone App

User Reviews of Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy iPhone App

3 Macworld user reviews
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Macworld user review snapshot

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Macworld user reviews IN DETAIL:

Really not bad one

This is a well-made astronomy application, but it is actually one of two Astronomy-App leaders in Education category. (I have both installed and will not tell you wich I like more). Some people prefer Pocket Universe, others - Star Walk (http://bit.ly/8aVJ1Z). And iTunes Rewind (!) mentioned just the second one as one of the Best 2009 Apps (though this can be deniable on the opinion of Pocket Universe fans, right?). I think that so well-known, popular and reliable (in the way of content) site as Macworld will not be objective if they will not post Star Walk review. I respect both apps, let them get into free competition!


The name says it all!

It truly is the universe in your pocket! Yes you can go out and look at the stars, but would you have any idea how to identify Mars, Jupiter, Sirus or any other star for that matter? Would you recognize Leo, Libra, Taurus and any other constellations? Would you know where abouts and when to see the International Space Station (ISS) or where is best to look to see comets and shooting stars? I doubt that very much, unless you have lots of knowledge in Astronomy, possibly a PhD!! but it's just so simple with Pocket Universe, and it is very user friendly.


Pocket Universe - Astronomy for the novice

I have owned Pocket Universe as a Pocket PC application. It was one of my favorites. Now that I have an iPhone, I was ecstatic to find it available. Pocket Universe for the iPhone has stepped it up several notches. Using the accelerometers built in to the iPhone makes it easy to find or identify that bright star/planet. You can find constellations, planets, stars and messier objects.


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