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Dark Sky Meter Screenshots

iPhone

About Dark Sky Meter

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

What's New in the Latest Version 3.3

Last updated on Sep 11, 2023

Old Versions

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

Version History

3.3

Sep 11, 2023

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

3.2

Sep 6, 2023

Fixes an issue in the cloud forecast.

3.1.2

Mar 29, 2023

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

3.1.1

Mar 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.

3.1.0

Sep 19, 2022

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

3.0.9

Apr 23, 2021

Updated privacy policy/statement.

3.0.8

Nov 9, 2020

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

3.0.6

Oct 28, 2019

iOS 13 support.
Made room for newer iPhone models.

3.0.5

Mar 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.

2.9.9

Mar 6, 2019

Fixes a big big bug in the my readings panel.

2.9.8

Mar 5, 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.

2.9.7

Mar 1, 2019

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

2.9.5

Dec 14, 2018

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

2.9.4

Oct 21, 2017

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

2.9.2

Oct 5, 2017

Reupped the app for Scistarter campaign

2.9

Sep 26, 2017

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

2.8

Mar 31, 2017

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

2.7

Jan 26, 2017

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

2.5

May 24, 2016

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

2.1.2

Apr 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!

2.0.1

Oct 29, 2014

Solves an issue in the weather panel

2.0.0

Oct 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.

1.9.6

Sep 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.

1.9.2

Aug 20, 2014

Bug fixes

1.9.1

Aug 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

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