Solar Walk.

Solar Walk

$2.99

Some apps are just apps. Apps like Solar Walk, on the other hand, are an adventure. 

What It Has: With the slew of flashlight and radio applications clogging up the app store lately, few apps really surprise you that they are, in fact, on a handheld device. Applications like Solar Walk are few and far between, but when they come around, are phenomenal additions to any phone. Few developers can say that they created an app that:

• is an exact replica of our solar system.
• gives detailed information on every major object within it.
• is in 3D. 

Yes, you read that correctly. Not only can you see a perfect example of our solar system on this application, but if you throw on some 3D glasses, it works perfectly in 3D. Wow. Solar Walk details every aspect of our home, includes great information about everything, and has beautiful graphics. 

Here's the deal, if you're into astronomy, or general space information at all; you will enjoy this app. 

What It's Missing: Solar Walk is the perfect example of a solid app that's near perfect, but with a few minor updates would be perfect. During my testing of the application, I noticed a few features, that while small, were still lacking. An option to hide the orbit paths of orbiting objects would be very nice, and increase the overall atmospheric effect of the app. Also, an option for portrait mode would be great!

Rating: 4.5/5


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