Luckily, there is one field of science that unites the dreamers and the thinkers, and this iPhone app seems to be made for both types of people.
Your first screen gives you current Solar System information. Look how nice it looks:
Then it's all up to you. You can find yourself on Earth, then rotate the planet and look at the view from other locations:
You can do a search for your favorite constellations and get information about them, and you can even point to the sky (during day or night) and find actual star/planet positions.
It's absolutely beautiful, and it's full of information as well as dreamy vibe (even just spinning Earth was enough to blow my mind, personally). And these pictures don't do it justice, because they can't show how alive it seems in real life.
I'm trying to only review stuff that is relevant to parenting, and I do believe this one fits that category. It's a fun teaching/sharing tool, as well as possibly being a good back-to-school app.
Now, although this app currently costs only $2.99 for the iPhone version, it's $2.99 more than a lot of apps. It's amazing--and I'm the same way--how difficult it is to spend three bucks on something that cool. I do recommend it, though, for anyone who has been able to overcome the "I will not spend a dime on apps, so help me God!" mentality.
If you want to do something else with those $2.99 but still want the app, I got one code to review this up and I still have 4 codes left, so leave me a comment with an email/Twitter handle, and I will give you the code. If more than 4 people want the app, I will choose randomly.
Oh, and this giveaway must end by Monday, because the codes can only be redeemed by September 6th or they won't work.
The app looks phenomenal. I"m certain kids will love it. As a life long member of the right brain crowd, I can attest looking at the world with child like wonder on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review.
Vincent | @CuteMonsterDad
Vincent, it is that good. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis can be a good bonding fro you and your son. You both enjoy and learn about science at the same time.
ReplyDeletePlease let me have one code! :) donalhd@hotmail.com is my email.
ReplyDeleteMac has been very consistent in delivering products that offer the best contentment among the typical users and this application is just one of the many advantages that made iPhones so much interesting.
ReplyDeleteWho gets this?
ReplyDeleteWhoa! I'm too late! Do you still have an extra code? I think this app is fun to explore. I am not also good in Science but things like this fascinates me. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Vie, but it's not up to me. From what I understand, Apple gives developers these free codes for a limited time, and after that time, the codes stop working. I think that in this case the codes stopped working yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI love the Star Walk app, it's so neat. It's a great way for people of all ages to explore the stars. I grabbed it on sale for $0.99. Great deal.
ReplyDeleteKeep us updated if there are other freebies here. :) ~Kim
ReplyDeleteI hope you can post more like this for us. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteToo bad this came a little late for me.
ReplyDeleteThis is too, too, cool! I'm sorry we missed the giveaway, but we are definitely buying this.
ReplyDeleteP.s. - Mr. LIAYF has mentioned your blog several times but I have just visited today. You have wonderful posts and clearly are a very fun daddy!! I loved your post about calling your mom when you were 3 years old - too funny! I'm glad I came by to take a look!
Hey, Mrs., thanks! Mr. LIAYF was one of the first people I met on Twitter, actually.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I just read the news on his blog. Good luck! I'll add the badge right now.