# Orbits - A Planet Tracker

> Detailed 3D planet maps, scientific data, and articles for solar system exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Slaght.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbits-a-planet-tracker/id1220543514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Slaght](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220543513)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 251 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbits-a-planet-tracker/id1220543514/reviews.md

## What is Orbits?

View the planets in incredible detail with Orbits.  This app serves not only as a statistical reference with information about geology and orbit, but also a visual guide with pictures of the planets and their moons.  
Orbits also provides lengthy curated articles and links to other sources of information about planets and their moons.

Features:
- 3D, high resolution maps of the planets and their moons
- Detailed scientific information about the geology and orbit of the planets
- Curated, high resolution images and captions to see planets up close
- Detailed articles for every planet and moon in the solar system

## Key features

- 3D high-resolution planet and moon maps
- Detailed geology and orbit information
- High-resolution images with captions
- In-depth articles on planets and moons
- Curated external information sources


## Frequently asked questions about Orbits

### What is Orbits?

Orbits is an educational app that provides detailed 3D maps, scientific information, and articles about planets and their moons in our solar system.

### What kind of information does Orbits offer?

Orbits offers detailed scientific data on geology and orbits, high-resolution images, and in-depth curated articles for each planet and moon.

### Is Orbits available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Orbits is currently available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Orbits?

Orbits has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and adults alike.

### How often is Orbits updated?

The latest version of Orbits is 1.3, which was last updated on October 14, 2017. Further update frequency is not specified.

### Does Orbits have ads?

No, Orbits does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Orbits?

Orbits has a high user rating of 4.6 stars based on 7 ratings.

### Can I learn about moons with Orbits?

Yes, Orbits provides detailed information and 3D maps for both planets and their moons.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2017-10-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added details for Uranus's moons
Added pronunciations of planets and moons
Added support for iOS 11 and iPhone X
Added iPad support
Fixed layout issues
Added model for Saturn's moon Phobos
Improved performance and appearance of 3d views
Fixed average orbital velocity being per hour instead of per second
Minor text fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2017-04-30

Fixed performance issues when scrolling through lists of planets and moons.
Reverted to an iOS 10.0 base instead of 10.3 so more people can download the app.

### 1.2 — 2017-04-24

Fixed a potential crash when looking at a globe.
Added a section in the system settings app to switch between Metric and Simplified (imperial) units.
Added tooltip information popups that explain some of the scientific figures.
Added a partial map of Oberon, a moon of Uranus.
Added the Sun.
Added a model for Epimetheus, a moon of Saturn.
Reduced app size by roughly 100mb.
Removed rotation of small models due to an issue in iOS 10.3.
Interface and usability improvements.
Minor text fixes.

### 1.1 — 2017-04-05

Models and maps for moons that's aren't spherical.  Check them out under the moon section of Mars and Saturn.
Media for the minor planets in the app.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Minor text fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-04-03

No release notes.

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