Solar System for iPad User Reviews

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Pluto & ceres texture change update

You should change the textures of Pluto & ceres new horizons spacecraft have a close up texture map of Pluto and it as a moon called Charon & close up photo of Pluto & Charon

Needs imagery update

I like this app. It’s really nice, the layout is wonderful, it’s easy to use. I was so excited when I finally saw an update for this app. However, none of the imagery was updated. Pluto is still pre-New Horizon’s picture. We have so many beautiful images of Jupiter now with the Juno spacecraft as well as many other bodies in our solar system. For the price, this app should be updated regularly to keep up with the information. Wanted to use it for teaching but unfortunately I can get better images off the web. Would give it five stars if there is a major imagery update.
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Disappointing imagery

However great the data in this app the imagery is so 10 years ago. Poorly spent money.

Amazing but where’s Eris and makemake

Cool but where’s eris and makemake I guess there in Oort Cloud

Needs major update!!

I’ve had this app since it came out and they are horrible!! For updating data. Better apps for wayyy cheaper. Look at Pluto!!

Solar system

Earth is spinning in the wrong direction - it’s turning to the west when it should be turning towards the east.

Nice, but needs an update

For the price, this app really needs new content. I would expect information and imagery from New Horizons, Rosetta, Dawn, and possibly Juno. The lack of new content at a $10 price point makes me feel ripped off.

That said, I found the layout great. With more up to date content, this would be an easy 5 stars.
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Needs An Update

I like this app, but it’s in severe need of an update.

Freezes constantly

So this freezes constantly, and I mean constantly. It doesn't run for more than visualizing one or two planets. I have deleted and reloaded it multiple times without a fix. When it does work, it is completely silent, even the song. I assume they're supposed be some sound here. I'm not running it on old machine, this is an iPad Pro. As others have mentioned, there is been no new content added for probably 10 months (judging from the dull yellow/brown fuzzball they use as a model for Pluto). This wasn't exactly cheap as apps go, certainly not in the same league as Elements for quality. I would get my money back if I can figure out how.
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Response from developer

Hi there. Thanks for your feedback, we're very sorry you're having problems with Solar System. There will be an update soon which should fix this issue for you. In the meantime if you would prefer a refund, unfortunately it is not possible for us to refund you directly as the app was purchased from the App Store. You should contact Apple at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933. Apologies for the inconvenience. The Touch Press team.

Amazing Solar System reference, But needs recent data

Allows you to view the bodies of our Solar System, with pages of text and images, with an incredible Solar System model in 3D that can be expanded, shrunk, sped up and slowed down.

Every bit as good as the author's reference on The Elements —

However, data in the App (recent images of Pluto come to mind) really need updating.
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