Dark Sky Meter

Price
In-App PurchaseNo
LaunchedApr 18, 2013
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Total Ratings

United States

46
5 star
17
4 star
6
3 star
2
2 star
3
1 star
18

Description

The Dark Sky Meter app measures the sky brightness using the camera and shares it (optionally) with scientists around the globe.

Screenshots

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Version History

Releasing updates every about 1 month on average. Last update 103 days ago.

3.5Oct 11, 2024

Performance improvements, layout bugs. Recent iPhone support.

3.4Sep 11, 2024

Moved to new back end

3.3Sep 11, 2023

Removed the settings menu (disfunctional) and map got a big improvement, now showing all observations in a compact format.

3.2Sep 06, 2023

Fixes an issue in the cloud forecast.

3.1.2Mar 29, 2023

Added experimental support for iPhone 14. Better camera support in general.

3.1.1Mar 22, 2023

A technical one to prepare for future release.
Removed DeviceID as a unique item and replaced with software generated ID at installation level.

3.1.0Sep 19, 2022

iOS 16 support, Multilingual, Added iPhone 13 and higher (experimental).

3.0.9Apr 23, 2021

Updated privacy policy/statement.

3.0.8Nov 09, 2020

Improves layout for newer iPhones, iOS 14 support, small bug fixes.

3.0.6Oct 28, 2019

iOS 13 support.
Made room for newer iPhone models.

3.0.5Mar 29, 2019

iOS 12.2 support
Updates the My readings panel with fresh readings from the backend in stead of cache.
Clear nights for everyone, i hope.

2.9.9Mar 06, 2019

Fixes a big big bug in the my readings panel.

2.9.8Mar 05, 2019

Added a cool my readings tab with your own readings on a map (based on user tag).
Fixes A GPS bug with times shown in UTC.
Layout improvements.

2.9.7Mar 01, 2019

Brings back the sky quality descriptions as well as the sunrise/set and moon phase panels.

2.9.5Dec 14, 2018

Bug fixes
iOS 12 support
New devices
New map
General improvements.

2.9.4Oct 21, 2017

Where was the weather panel? Ah, found it. Here it is, back again.

2.9.2Oct 05, 2017

Reupped the app for Scistarter campaign

2.9Sep 26, 2017

Disconnects the app from the back end and map so you can keep measuring night brightness for your own information.

2.8Mar 31, 2017

- fixes a connectivity issue with the back end on some phone models
- experimental iPhone 7 plus support
- clear skies to you all

2.7Jan 26, 2017

Support for latest models (experimental)
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.5May 24, 2016

- Back-end change. Moved from parse.com to own service.
- Fixes a map issue (pin color)

2.1.2Apr 30, 2015

Shows a message when camera is turned off due to privacy setting.
Small improvements.
As i cannot respond to user reviews containing bug reports, please send bug reports to dsm@ddq.nl, so i can help.
Thanks!

2.0.1Oct 29, 2014

Solves an issue in the weather panel

2.0.0Oct 25, 2014

iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 support
Bug fixes.
We are constantly trying to improve the DSM algorithms. These algorithms are now updated via the internet connection. So we don't have to bother you with under-the-hood app updates anymore and you get the most recent and reliable readings.

1.9.6Sep 27, 2014

- Bug fixes
- The in app map aligns with the website map. (same color codes etc)
- Improved settings screen moved to the main menu.
- Push notifications (very rare) to announce measurement campaigns.

1.9.2Aug 20, 2014

Bug fixes

1.9.1Aug 20, 2014

- Improved 'My readings' panel. Click on it and shows where you took a DSM reading
- Better user experience
- Full iOS 7 support, prepared for iOS 8
- Split RGB channels for scientific use

1.9Apr 30, 2014

Fixes a bug (crash) when submitting data without entering a tag value or clean install.

1.8Apr 16, 2014

- Overall stability and code improvements.

Added functionality for researchers.
- Ability to tag measurements for data retrieval (via settings menu) use only after our instruction.

1.7Jan 29, 2014

Removes the ''Invalid, try again" message in some cases
Gives some more clarification about possible wrong measurements.

1.6Jan 21, 2014

A lot of under the hood tweaks and fixes.
Better support for 4S, new algorithm for 5C and 5S,
support for the 2014 Globe at Night program.

1.5Oct 14, 2013

iOS 7 support

Removes all white dialogs to preserve night vision.
Fixes a transperancy display issue in the weather panel.
Fixes a database issue with readings. You'll see your most recent readings from now on. The screen is renamed from My Data to Recent readings. Pull to refresh and swipe to delete.

Once we get our hands on an iPhone 5S we will fully support it in the app. Until now, support is very limited, but can be tweaked in the calibration panel.

Clear skies!
If you find any bug or issue, please let us know by sending an email to dsm@ddq.nl

Experimental support:
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S

1.4Aug 12, 2013

Improved iPhone5 algorithm
Added 'Milky way in Zenith' option to cloudyness to allow milky way corrections in database.

1.3Jul 04, 2013

Thanks for all your responses!

Fixes a location display issue in the My Data Tab
Fixes a Celcius->Fahrenheit conversion issue in the cloud prediction.

1.2May 27, 2013

- added darkness indicator (bottom screen)
- added seeiing and transparency values to cloud prediction
- color scheme (light gray / black)

1.1Apr 25, 2013

- Improved map view, colored pins show relative darkness

- 'My Data' screen: shows all your measurements with delete function.

- Advanced calibration (in Phone settings menu) for higher SQM-reading corrections.

- Submits local twilight information to server.

LaunchedApr 18, 2013

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