Comparison

CloudLabs Planet Earth vs StoneBusters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CloudLabs Planet Earth

Features
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In this simulation, you will be given a holoprojector which will allow you to configure the solar system. You will need to select the main star of the solar system, taking into account the mass, radius and temperature. You will also need to configure the number of orbits of the planets and place each one in its respective orbit. Once you have configured the solar system, you will be able to begin the simulation in order to observe the motion of the planets around the Sun.

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StoneBusters

Features
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On the mobile screen, users can access data from the Minor Planet Center, such as the NEO Confirmation Page (NEOCP) and the Possible Comet Confirmation Page (PCCP). A list of recently observed NEOs, organized by classification: unnumbered single-opposition, multiple-opposition, and numbered objects. Object from NEOfixer (University of Arizona) may be visualized, filtered and sorted. A personalized “starred” list let the user to have a list of preferred objects available for quick view and a custom list of selected objects, based on various physical and observational parameters may also be listed. Additionally, a list of objects that were removed from the NEOCP is available, with each object graphically categorized by its final classification (e.g., NEO, comet, artificial object, missing object, etc.). Once an object is selected, the app provides detailed information, including: an observation summary (observatory codes and details), Ephemeris calculation, Orbital elements and uncertainty orbit graphic representation for NEO. Users can also "identify" an object displaying physical and orbital data retrieved from NASA JPL's Solar System Dynamics (SSD) database. This includes secondary designations, discovery circumstances, and citation text (if available). There is also the possibility to “WAMO” an object with personal MPC observatory code to obtain the status of observation, and also have Summary WAMO data visualized as bar histograms and tables. As a curiosity—and to assist users without an observatory code—if location permissions are enabled, the app can list the 30 nearest observatory codes based on distance from the user's device. (For security reasons, the exact coordinates or map positions of the observatories are not displayed, and never will be.) The app relies on APIs provided by: - The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's SSD and CNEOS (Center for Near-Earth Object Studies) - NEOfixer (University of Arizona) Some calculations, such as topocentric ephemerides, are performed directly on the device. While the app provides convenient, on-the-fly previews of information, users are strongly encouraged to refer to the official sources mentioned above for authoritative and professionally calculated data.

Screenshots

CloudLabs Planet Earth1 screens
StoneBusters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CloudLabs Planet Earth at 9.0 against StoneBusters's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CloudLabs Planet Earth versus StoneBusters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudLabs Planet EarthStoneBusters
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiovany OrozcoFABRIZIO TOZZI

In-app purchases

None

CloudLabs Planet Earth

No in-app purchases

None

StoneBusters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudLabs Planet Earth free?
CloudLabs Planet Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StoneBusters free?
StoneBusters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudLabs Planet Earth or StoneBusters have ads?
Neither CloudLabs Planet Earth nor StoneBusters shows ads.

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