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Information
Apple ID393023070
Bundle IDcom.craicdesign.whatsup
SellerSeller
Min iOS12.5
Min macOS11.0
Device familieswatch, iphone, ipad, ipod
Released2010-09-30
Copyright© Copyright 2010, 2024 Craic Design
Privacy policyLink ↗
Preview 3 platforms
iPhone 5 images
iPad 5 images
Apple Watch 3 images
What’s New Version 3.12
Improved location finding, improved support for running on Apple Silicon-based Mac computers.
Description
Whether you're deciding if it's worth setting up your telescope or simply curious about that bright 'star,' What's Up? is the perfect companion for sky enthusiasts.
Key Features:
• Simple Sky Grid Display: View the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets on an intuitive grid representing the night sky.
• Effortless Navigation: No augmented reality or motion tracking needed—just a straightforward display to see what's up.
• Time-Bar Functionality: Slide the time-bar to forecast the appearance of your favorite planets and their directions.
• Comprehensive Information: Displays the location of the Sun, Moon, planets, and even Pluto.
• Observation Insights: Instantly identify which celestial objects are prime for observation.
• Moon Phases: Stay updated with the current moon phase.
• Wikipedia Links: Dive deeper with quick access to Wikipedia pages for detailed information.
• Southern Hemisphere Support: Sky-watchers down south are covered too.
• Minimal Network Usage: Only needed for Wikipedia access.
• Note: Localizations are limited to planet names.
For a full 3D rendered experience with motion tracking, check out our award-winning companion app, Pocket Universe.
If you already own Pocket Universe, you'll find What's Up? familiar yet even more user-friendly, with a sleeker design and quicker access to the "Currently Visible" mode, and basic Apple Watch support.
Accessibility
ipadiphonemacrealityDevicetvoswatch
Version history 19 versions
Build 866921872v3.122024-07-01 17:00:16
Improved location finding, improved support for running on Apple Silicon-based Mac computers.
Build 866833129v3.112024-06-22 23:45:33
The app is now supported on a Mac running Apple Silicon.
Build 864694992v3.102024-03-28 09:17:45
Following a user request (thank you!), some bright stars are now - optionally - displayed.
Build 861931282v3.92024-03-15 15:55:52
Support for landscape and portrait modes when using on iPad
Build 861546749v3.82023-11-30 00:25:02
This is a minor update that better supports different screen sizes.
Build 860877665v3.72023-11-12 18:20:26
This update does not add any new features: I've just blown the dust off it, so I can start working on it again. Oh, but there is a new icon :-)
Build 829491932v3.62018-12-03 16:20:12
Happy holidays! The elves took a break from making toys to create a new version of What's Up?, and they:
* Brought back the old icon
* Fixed the watch app
* Tweaked and fixed bugs
Enjoy!
Build 825264511v3.52018-01-08 14:36:02
Thank for using What's Up!
This version fixes some bugs, but also:
* Is updated to support the latest iOS version and devices.
* Adds transit times and some tweaked graphics.
* Includes a completely rewritten Watch App with new features including Up/Down view and astronomical time.
I hope you enjoy it!
Build 813688041v3.22015-10-10 04:04:19
This update fixes a few bugs, and improves the Watch features.
Specifically:
* Fixed the bug with 'realistic' preference not being saved properly.
* Fixed bug with Watch app not refreshing its view.
* Added a Glance view to the Watch app.
* Added time, location, and LST to the Watch app.
Many thanks to the Beta Testers (including WQ, PO, and BQ) for trying out the app. Your help is much appreciated!
Please do get in touch if you want to beta test the inevitable next version, or if you have feature suggestions.
-john
Build 813411587v3.12015-10-06 14:57:53
NEW! Support for iOS 9, including Force Touch and Spotlight searches.
NEW! Rewritten Watch component, for WatchOS2
NEW! Optionally view planets as more realistic points of light
Other bugs fixed, and performance improved.
Build 812354318v3.02015-06-10 22:23:58
Support for Watch App and Glance views.
Improved labelling in the Orrery view.
Better geolocation support.
Build 811877732v2.52015-03-10 19:35:50
Fixed issue with am/pm being displayed incorrectly from 12 noon to 1pm
Improved menu animation
Improved button sensitivity
Improved southern sky on launch issue
Build 40892691v2.42015-02-11 18:46:17
Note: This is a major update, and it now requires iOS 8.1. If you are using an older device which cannot run 8.1, you will not be able to update.
What's New
* Rewritten to provide support new devices, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
* New, attractive visual theme and improved user interface.
* New 3D Orrery view for a better understanding as to why the planets look the way they do.
* Drag the time-strip with two fingers to skip by a day at a time. Watch the planets dance!
Build 10730863v2.32012-09-17 21:42:23
* Support for the latest devices including iPhone 5
* Fixed location detection bug
* Improved planet position accuracy
* Added direct link to "Monthly Sky News" page.
Build 8454644v2.22012-06-10 20:54:43
Hi! Hope you are enjoying this app!
This version:
* Fixes compass indicator issue on iPad
* Adds more information on Solar System objects
Don't forget to read the "Help" page for more hints and tips.
Build 8223102v2.12012-05-30 00:01:51
New! Gestures: double-tap to go back to current time, swipe down to clear information panel
New! Select to use a saved location, or have the app find you at launch
New! If you return to the app, it will restart at the current time.
Build 7458041v2.02012-04-15 23:14:50
Re-written from scratch
New simpler, darker appearance
Retina graphics support
Universal app (runs natively on iPad too)
More accurate planet position, rise and set times
Lunar zenith angle used to display Moon more accurately
24 hour clock used in animated time strip when appropriate
Discrete compass indicator to help you know which way you are facing
Build 3068980v1.12010-10-21 19:27:52
Corrected bug that displayed daylight sky at night
The time control will be updated if the app is left running
Corrected display of AM/PM or 24 Hour time
Build 2994932v1.02010-09-30 21:51:55
No pricing data captured yet — comparisons appear once the app has paid storefronts or in-app purchases.
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Change log 23 changes · PG
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releaseNotes updated
Improved location finding, improved support for running on Apple Silicon-based Mac computers.
✎
description updated
Whether you're deciding if it's worth setting up your telescope or simply curious about that bright 'star,' What's Up? is the perfect companion for sky enthusia
✎
subtitle updated
Look up! It's the sky.
✎
name updated
What's Up?
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Version 3.12 released
Improved location finding, improved support for running on Apple Silicon-based Mac computers.
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Version 3.11 released
The app is now supported on a Mac running Apple Silicon.
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Version 3.10 released
Following a user request (thank you!), some bright stars are now - optionally - displayed.
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Version 3.9 released
Support for landscape and portrait modes when using on iPad
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Version 3.8 released
This is a minor update that better supports different screen sizes.
◆
Version 3.7 released
This update does not add any new features: I've just blown the dust off it, so I can start working on it again. Oh, but there is a new icon :-)
◆
Version 3.6 released
Happy holidays! The elves took a break from making toys to create a new version of What's Up?, and they:
* Brought back the old icon
* Fixed the watch app
* Tweaked and fixed bugs
Enjoy!
◆
Version 3.5 released
Thank for using What's Up!
This version fixes some bugs, but also:
* Is updated to support the latest iOS version and devices.
* Adds transit times and some tweaked graphics.
* Includes a completely rewritten Watch App with new features i
◆
Version 3.2 released
This update fixes a few bugs, and improves the Watch features.
Specifically:
* Fixed the bug with 'realistic' preference not being saved properly.
* Fixed bug with Watch app not refreshing its view.
* Added a Glance view to the Watch app.
◆
Version 3.1 released
NEW! Support for iOS 9, including Force Touch and Spotlight searches.
NEW! Rewritten Watch component, for WatchOS2
NEW! Optionally view planets as more realistic points of light
Other bugs fixed, and performance improved.
◆
Version 3.0 released
Support for Watch App and Glance views.
Improved labelling in the Orrery view.
Better geolocation support.
◆
Version 2.5 released
Fixed issue with am/pm being displayed incorrectly from 12 noon to 1pm
Improved menu animation
Improved button sensitivity
Improved southern sky on launch issue
◆
Version 2.4 released
Note: This is a major update, and it now requires iOS 8.1. If you are using an older device which cannot run 8.1, you will not be able to update.
What's New
* Rewritten to provide support new devices, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
◆
Version 2.3 released
* Support for the latest devices including iPhone 5
* Fixed location detection bug
* Improved planet position accuracy
* Added direct link to "Monthly Sky News" page.
◆
Version 2.2 released
Hi! Hope you are enjoying this app!
This version:
* Fixes compass indicator issue on iPad
* Adds more information on Solar System objects
Don't forget to read the "Help" page for more hints and tips.
◆
Version 2.1 released
New! Gestures: double-tap to go back to current time, swipe down to clear information panel
New! Select to use a saved location, or have the app find you at launch
New! If you return to the app, it will restart at the current time.
◆
Version 2.0 released
Re-written from scratch
New simpler, darker appearance
Retina graphics support
Universal app (runs natively on iPad too)
More accurate planet position, rise and set times
Lunar zenith angle used to display Moon more accurately
24 hour clock
◆
Version 1.1 released
Corrected bug that displayed daylight sky at night
The time control will be updated if the app is left running
Corrected display of AM/PM or 24 Hour time
◆
Version 1.0 released