Radio Pulsars

Radio Pulsars

Pulsar observing simulation

1 ratings
1 review
$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2022
  • December 14, 2025
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Explore the universe of pulsars with this app, which turns your iPhone into a virtual radio telescope. Discover and observe 85 unique pulsars, including glitching ones and famous celestial objects, offering an engaging educational experience for astronomy enthusiasts.

Virtual radio telescope simulation
Observe 85 unique pulsars
Learn about glitching pulsars
Explore iconic pulsar examples
Educational astronomy content
iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
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What's New in Radio Pulsars

2.1.1

December 14, 2025

Now when a glitch happens, you hear Ding Dong!

User reviews

Awkward

The interface performs well and is responsive, but seems to be focused on the challenge of lining up the phone with the pulsar, which is somewhat challenging but not rewarding. The details of any pulsar are confusing, and I would like to switch between them to compare the data to understand how they are different, but switching is such a tricky process there’s really no way to switch back and forth. An interesting topic of focus, but I sense too much focus on the technology and not enough on making the experience worthwhile..
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Response from developer

Thank you SO much for the review! I’m responding immediately after I saw your review. But it’s late —— I’m SORRY! Perhaps parts of the challenging are from the wobble of the sight. It is bad. It is just I couldn’t find a way to reduce/remove it when I was first developing the app. But I really want to simulate real observations. I will investigate if there is any way to reduce/remove it. This will be one of the points for the next update. Further reduction of the challenging may require changes to the interface. I will think about this carefully. To compare pulsars is a big idea, I think this would be the point for the next major update. I got much work to do at the moment; I schedule to start to work on these updates next April —— Many thanks for understanding! Thank you very much for the review again! Sincerely yours, Meng Yu

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FAQ

What is Radio Pulsars?

Radio Pulsars is an educational app that simulates a virtual radio telescope on your iPhone, allowing you to observe and learn about pulsars, which are rapidly spinning neutron stars.

What kind of pulsars can I observe in Radio Pulsars?

The app features 85 pulsars, including 26 glitching ones. You can explore iconic pulsars like PSR J1921+2153, PSR J0534+2200 in the Crab Nebula, and the double pulsar system PSR J0737-3039.

How much does Radio Pulsars cost?

Radio Pulsars is a paid app, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices does Radio Pulsars support?

Radio Pulsars currently supports iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It does not support iPad.

How often is Radio Pulsars updated?

The latest version, 2.1.1, was last updated on December 14, 2025. The app was initially released on September 18, 2022.

What is the age rating for Radio Pulsars?

Radio Pulsars has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in astronomy.

What do users like or dislike about Radio Pulsars?

Based on the available rating, Radio Pulsars has a rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating. More user feedback would be needed to determine specific likes and dislikes.

Does Radio Pulsars offer any certifications or progress tracking?

The app description focuses on observation and exploration of pulsars for an engaging and educational experience. It does not mention specific progress tracking features or certifications.