TQ App Review – Star Walk

By: Zain Nabi  |   April 9th, 2013   |   iOS, Mobile Apps

Star Walk, a star-gazing application for iOS users created by Vito Technology, is an educational app, however that categorization does not fully capture the unique functionality of the app. Star Walk allows users to learn more about stars and astronomy. As a user of this app all you need to do is lift your screen towards the sky at night and the app will collect all the details of the sparkling stars above you. You will be flooded with information and as you move your screen and focus on other stars receiving information for these new celestial bodies as well. When you launch this app, it will track your location and find the nearest stars and planets. Upon tapping any of them, you will get loads of educational and fascinating information.

 

Category: Education

Rating: 4/5

Cost: $2.99 (U.S.)

 

What’s good?

 

The visual display is pretty decent and lifelike. Moreover, the app comes with some additional features beyond just presenting details about any given object in the sky. The innovative Time Machine features allow users to see how a star would look at any given time (past and future). You can also get amazing pictures from deep space daily and social media integration is easily integrated as well. Furthermore, you will not need to have an internet connection to operate this app.

 

What’s not?

 

The app allows you to explore space, but tells details only about natural objects there. So if you are looking for any manmade objects up in the space you will be disappointed. As fascinating as the app seems, it lacks precision, which is acceptable for those who are genuinely interested in exploring space. However, those who will use this app just for fun might not want to use it again and again given that it is a ‘one trick pony’ of sorts.

 

Our Take

 

This is one of the best educational apps available however it appeals mostly to a specific audience. You must have some interest and curiosity with respect to knowing what’s happening in the sky in order to use this app effectively. If you do have these interests however you will likely be very fond of this app as it is a fantastic way to get kids into stars and space. Still, it wouldn’t harm anyone to give this app a chance at this price point. We certainly enjoyed using it.