Ads+++++
I thought that was it, but when the time selector option I used to use in Star Walk wasn’t in the main interface, I went into the settings page for a moment, then when I exited it started the whole ad process again which was another 60 seconds for the exact same ad.
I would probably have just paid for this app if an ad-supported version didn’t exist, but considering I only needed it for a moment and an ad-supported version did exist, I chose not to. Now I’m left so frustrated that I uninstalled it, and I still have no idea where the sunrise will be. Either this ad loop is a bug or it’s so intrusive that there’s no to point to the app.
Edit:
If the length of ads is outside of developer’s control, surely the frequency
and triggers are within your control. After redownloading the app and trying again, I was hit with 2 minutes and 20 seconds of ads, had control of the app for less than one minute before being hit with another one. This is not enough time to figure out what controls to use, or to decide on the quality of the app to even decide if it’s worth the purchase. I wouldn’t consider using it in the ad-supported state either.
Surely this isn’t intended behaviour? I can send a screen recording if it would be helpful.
Response from developer
Google is responsible for the content and length of the ads, not us. If you don't like the ads, you can remove them from the add-on content section of the app or report a specific video by clicking on the corresponding icon directly in the ad window. The time selector option, the time machine, is on the app's main screen (the clock in the upper right corner).