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✓ CrashesStill crashes. Last update was 4 yrs ago..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashes with mapThis app used to work great but for awhile now it crashes every time I open dark sky map. I paid for a little extra for cloud cover and all but now nothing as it just crashes and brings me to Home Screen..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Opens…… then crashes. IOS 16.6.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App CrashesThis app used to be wonderful & informative but it crashes when you open it. Just takes you back to your Home Screen. It’s been happening for years now. Don’t know why they haven’t fixed it. Try another app!.Version: 4.3.9
✓ UpdateThe recent update brought landscape mode and a location manager which certainly are improvements. The moon direction tool and moon info tool still gives false information regarding moon rise and set times at any given location and date which makes planning a dark sky trip impossible..Version: 4.3.00
✓ App crashes when I open the mapI just downloaded this app and haven’t been able to use the map at all because it crashes /closes as soon as the map opens..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App not workingThis app used to work fine but now when I load the light pollution map it loads and when it gets to my home town it drops out of the app back to the Home Screen so now totally useless..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App is crashingIs this app supported anymore?? Keeps crashing like a couple other users have noted. Would update rating to a 5 if the crashing was fixed. Used to be a great app..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Very informative but right now crashingI love this app. It’s very useful, but right now it’s crashing any time i zoom into my area 🤷♂️.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App doesn’t work anymoreApp crashes as soon as the map loads.Version: 4.3.9
✓ LPM app2 things I hate about apps. 1 apps that crash..2 paying for apps that crash. I mean come on you want to design an app but yet it’s crashes 🤷♂️ 3 star I rated because of the free stuff. Luckily I haven’t payed for the upgraded version. Well why would I when the free one crashes. You want to take peoples money and then give them something that’s broken? That’s right out theft in my eyes..Version: 4.3.9
✓ HORRIBLE all maps crash.Idea of the app seems legit. As soon as you open the app it looks legit. All map features, which is the only useful part of the app, crash upon opening. Upgrading to pro is only a waste of 10 dollars because maps crash as well. This issue has been occurring since April. Wish I had read other reviews sooner..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Terrible appNot worth upgrading at all Waste of money.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Dunbar no longer seems to support appIt‘s now Feb of ´24. No updates x 4yrs. Data in lower left corner of screen never refreshes. Never has as far as I can remember. App randomly freezes. Attempts to get to app help at developers website dead end..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Can't use appThe app crashes within 15 seconds. There's no workarounds I've been able to figure out. Tried a lot of things, but I give up! Save your time, ignore this app. Looks like it's been abandoned by the developer..Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesRepeatedly crashes whenever I zoom in on my area on the map. I’ve redownloaded it countless times, but it just keeps crashing before I can zoom in to my city.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes on loading with iOS 17.0.3Was my go to app to find dark locations but since the recent iOS update it just crashes when trying to load. Looks like it hasn’t been update since 2017 according g to the App Store. There’s a $4.99 pro version but what are the odds that’ll work?.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Hi DesertI was very excited to find out about this app & have the ability to find star gazing areas near me, but as it turns out this app is worthless! When you go to the light pollution map it crashes 100% of the time..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Instantly crashes 😖This seems like a very good app. However, every time I load it, it crashes. And I’ve noticed a lot of other people have this problem unfortunately..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Used to be a great App, crashes now and is unusableThis used to be a great app. I used it frequently to plan routes when traveling to find good dark areas to stop for the night to do some imaging. Currently using iOS 17 and this app stopped working for me at about 4 months ago. The app loads fine and then as soon as the map loads the app shuts down with a hard crash. The main menu loads at first open, and you can use every menu item without crash, but once the map is opened the whole app crashes. Hope an update is put out soon to fix. It’s hard to find a replacement that does what this one used to do..Version: 4.3.9
✓ No longer worksI have used this ap many many times and never had any issues.. Until recently. Now it’s doesn’t work for me at all when I go in the light pollution map. Every time I go into it, the whole app closes down. I’ve uninstalled it and reinstalled. It loaded the US, but when it went to change the location to my current location, it crashed again. Very sad by this. Please fix it..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Doesn’t WorkI have installed, uninstalled, reinstalled this app … and every time I open the app and go to look at the actual light pollution map, the app crashes and closes. It’s used to work but now it doesn’t work at all..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes every timeCrashes every time I enter the LPM Map which is the main reason for this app.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes 100% of the timeUnfortunate this app consistently crashes a couple of seconds after viewing the light pollution map. I’ve tried deleting & reinstalling it. Nothing works..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Completely worthlessWhen I first got this a couple of months ago, it was fine. For the last month or so, it crashes within seconds every time I open it..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App qui plante en mode light pollutionQuand j ouvre mon app en mode light pollution elle plante 5 seconde après.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App no longer usableFor years I have used the app without a glitch, but now it crashes every time I try to look at the map. An update/fix would be nice. The last update was 4 years ago, operating systems have changed a lot since. I would be willing to pay for the app if it worked..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes all the time - unusableWhen it opens, it starts by showing a map of the USA, for some reason. (OK if that’s where you are, I suppose, but not relevant to me.) Then after a few seconds it switches to my location and tries to start creating the correct map. However, before it can complete that, it crashes. Does the same every single time. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling, but still the same..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Used to be great, always crashes nowFor the last few months this app always crashes whenever I open it. Developer has done nothing and appears to be inactive..Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesApp crashes EVERY time I go into the light pollution map, which is the primary purpose of this app. Absolutely useless..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes straight awayDoes not work on iPhone 12 Pro. App opens and then crashes as soon as one clicks on the light pollution map button..Version: 4.3.9
✓ NTrash. Downloaded and crashed everytime I went into the app. Wouldn’t recommend..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashes every time you open itSeems to have been abandoned by the developers and crashes immediately every time you open it..Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesUsed to work great, not sure when the issues started but now it doesn’t function with the map. As soon as you open the map it crashes within seconds..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Used to work greatUsed to work great but now just crashes whenever I try something like light pollution map. Uninstalled, reinstalled, rebooted, etc. It simply just won’t function. Moved on to another app that works consistently..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes A LotSad because I can tell the app is really cool. But every time I open light pollution map, it crashes. Can’t even use the app.Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesI paid $10 for this app and have never been able to load the light pollution map because it crashes. Every. Single. Time. It’s incredible disappointing. I’ve tried to reach out to the developer and heard nothing back..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Attention Developer: You’re losing peopleDev, Your app needs some serious maintenance. If I don’t open the Light Pollution Map (the main function in the app), then the app as a whole seems to stay open and run as it should. However, if you go to use the LPM, it’ll just get your region loaded and the whole app crashes. This is rather disappointing. This app could be an indispensable tool for any astrophotographer, regardless of skill level. There are some very cool functions built in, but the Light Pollution Map was incredibly helpful and easy to use. Now it’s rubbish. It doesn’t load. So the app is effectively taking up space on my phone and sadly, I think it’s time to part ways. I will check back in the future to see if you got your act together but until then, I hope all is well. So long..Version: 4.3.9
✓ LPM CrashingLike others have noted, of late LPM crashes and burns on startup. I had hoped for an update as well to solve this stabilty issue, but there is no update. Uninstalling and reinstalling did not help either. When it was working, it was a dynamite app! Are we now forced to look elsewhere?.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Why Is It Crashing Now?I downloaded this app for use to time the northern lights and meteor showers. It was good when I first started using it around a month ago. Today I wanted to check on light pollution as I’m in a more built up area, and it crashes every time I try to open the light pollution map. Also the northern light app isn’t updating. Sad to see this, feels like the developer maybe gave up after reading other similar comments? Really too bad as it’s a good app and would be worth paying for if it worked..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Moon phases not workingNot a bad app although moon phases and info is not working.Version: 4.3.01
✓ BrokenApp closes every time I switch to my location.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Would be good if it didn’t crashEvery time you open the light pollution map the app crashes in 1 second and kicks you out. Pretty useless app if they don’t fix that..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Does this work?I downloaded this ap and when I try and go to the light pollution part it crashes before it completely opens up. I was going to do the pro. But not if it doesn’t work. Is that the only way for it to open?.Version: 4.3.9
✓ A busy disappointedFor the pro price, I’m disappointed. The location manager part of the app just crashes when trying to use as does the aurora. There are issues with zoom resetting when weather overlay is on and it is telling when the darkness here ends in the middle of the day. Also, the calendar appears to have nothing in it..Version: 4.3.5
✓ Non functional crashing appWent to use this app after not using it for a while and it now crashes with most things I try to do with it. It appears as though the developer has abandoned it and is working on other apps for photographers..Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesThe app crashes all the time when you click on the map pollution!.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App performanceThe app has good intentions, especially for astrophotographers trying to plan out those good shots. But the app keeps crashing in the light pollution map, and I just downloaded it. The events calendar also isn’t up to date either, I’m sure there are more events than just meteor showers..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Current location map crashesUnfortunately the app crash every time the current position map is about to load. App has lot of potential but the main fixture, the light pollution, it crashes every time. Hopefully developers fixes this little issue..Version: 4.3.9
✓ SCrashes. Starts to load local map then crashes. Can’t use this..Version: 4.3.9
✓ High hopesOn the surface this app has a lot to promise and would prove really valuable to me on an upcoming astrophotography trip, but IT CRASHES!.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crash all the timeCannot use, it crashes every time I open the app. End up deleting it. Last revision was 4 years ago? I guess it does not work with latest version of iOS(17). And then pay for extra features? Really?.Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashThis app keeps crashing. When you zoom in on a area it crashes and sends you back to Home Screen.I thought if I could update it, it might would fix it. but they were no updates to fix this. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed using this app when it was working properly. but as of today I would to give it a 0 stars because it crashes. Hopefully they will fix it soon and then I can reinstall it on my phone...Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashingI paid $9.99 for the pro version, which was a huge mistake. I want my money back. The app crashes every time I open it. Apple — take this off the App Store… it looks like others are having the same issue and it’s not getting fixed!!!.Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashJust crash when you open map.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Crashes on openingLike others, opens up with a map of the USA, switches to my location and ….crashes. Deleted it… hopeless..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App CrashesI can’t use this on either my iPad 6 or iPhone 14 due to instantaneous crashes on opening, I’d happily pay for the pro version if I could be guaranteed that it would fix this. In addition the additional features look useful..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashes all the timeUsed to work, but recently crashed as soon as I tried to open. the night pollution map..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashesIt ha never worked. It crashes when the map zooms to your location making it useless. Have sent requests for help to correct this with never a wiper from support. Save you frustration and $. The app isn’t worth the cost for what does work..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App CrashesApp crashes when you try and open the Light Pollution Map and returns you to your Home Screen. Hasn’t been updated in over 4 years and is probably not compatible with current iOS. Stay away!.Version: 4.3.9
✓ 4.3.5 version map zoom issueWith recent update to 4.3.5 I notice when zooming on iPad that map resets to original full USA view (starting point) after a few seconds automatically rather than holding at zoomed view. Using icon to go my location (drilled down view) gets same result. So you can’t get to detailed view of LPM to look at sites. What’s the point of the LPM now?.Version: 4.3.5
✓ It keeps CrashingThis app was my favorite and it was working great for like 2 years. Recently anytime I open the light pollution app it crashes. I am so sad. I really hope it gets fixed..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Take this junk down.I see reviews from more than a year ago about the iOS app crashing when the map (the major reason to get the app in the first place) is opened. Obviously not being supported any longer. I’m using iOS 17.2 and would rate 0 if possible..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App CrashingFor some reason now that app keeps crashing as soon as the light pollution map opens..Version: 4.3.9
✓ When I click to go to the light pollution map it crashesThe main reason I downloaded this app was for the light pollution map. It crashed the first time I tried to open the map and had everyone since then. I’m going to uninstall it because the main feature I need doesn’t work. Might try coming back to it later if they can fix this bug..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Can’t useApp crashes all the time, will not load so not even usable. I use my computer to look at the stuff I need since this app has not worked in a while with no one apparently working to fix anything. Don’t waste your time or money for this app..Version: 4.3.9
✓ BrokenCrashes each time you switch to your GPS location..Version: 4.3.9
✓ The most important feature crashes the appI downloaded this so I could see the light pollution map but clicking the map crashes and closes the app. Other features work but the fact that the feature that shares the name of the app doesn’t work is… confusing at best..Version: 4.3.9
✓ UnusableThis used to be a great app and I used it all the time! But somewhere in the last year, not sure when, it keeps crashing. I thought it was my iPhone as I’m still using an old iPhone 7 Plus. But two months ago I got an iPad 9th Gen and am up-to-date on all the iOS updates but it still crashes on my iPad as well. Sadly, this app is no longer useable..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Garbage, apple please removePaid for pro version only to find out the app shuts down as soon as you launch in iOS17. Developer doesn’t respond, just wants to take your money..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Too ClutteredHave this app on my iPad Air and Pro and am happy with. Will be upgrading. Added to my iPhone. There is so much junk on the screen you can hardly see the map. I have an SE. Apparently the developers think everyone has the bigger screen phones..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Ok but not worth the paid versionThe free version is handy reference but was hoping for better detail on the map overlay on the paid version rather than just to be able to zoom the map more with the same detail in the light pollution layer..Version: 1.03
✓ So far, crashesI just d/l’ed app and it crashed. Hoping that would be remedied when I purchased the professional version upgrade. Still crashes. I did a hard boot on my phone. Still crashes. Sure wish the developer would support the persons who are trying to support them. Four years since an update… hmmm. Tells me I was too hasty to download it based on the promises in the listing. Won’t make that error again. Oh well. Guess I’ll see if there’s a solution. Nothing in the help files about crashing either..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Unable to searchThe app is great. However, for some reason I cannot type in a location. It keeps saying unable to search try again. I have internet connection and all..Version: 4.03.03
✓ Crashes after a few seconds….Version: 4.3.9
✓ IPhone 8 CrashThe light pollution map crashes for no reason..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Not good for what I needReally slow and it crashes a lot.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashes iPhone 15 pro maxI’ll give it two stars because I am hoping this is a bug that will be fixed. But the app is unusable on my phone. I even bought the upgrade but no dice. Tried contacting via chat on the app twice with no response..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Abandoned app but I have a tip to make it workThe developer has abandoned the app but there is a way to make it work. Go to your “phones” settings and scroll down to this app. Under “location” select NEVER. Viola she works, kind of….Version: 4.3.9
✓ UnusableThis crashes 5 seconds after opening the Light Pollution Map. It is unusable and there’s been no updates for 4 years. Needs taking off the AppStore..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Good idea overwhelmed by greed.Shows sky pollution by artificial light but only for a few seconds just to disappear. Essentially software is unusable. Once a message indicating that I should pay if I want to use this appeared. I’m giving one star because I can’t use this even to evaluate how it works..Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashApp crashes after opening.Version: 4.3.9
✓ The app crashes 100% of the time.It starts to load the map but when it goes from the large area to my local area it crashes. Everything else seems to work. App and iOS are up to date. 15 max pro.Version: 4.3.9
✓ Keeps CrashingApp keeps crashing when map feature is brought up. Basically because of this the app is useless..Version: 4.3.9
✓ Will not load light pollution layer, minimizes app into background modeMy Astrophotography instructor from a local College recommended this app. Very disappointed, it is unusable. Allowed it to use my location while open, selected light pollution map from list, the satellite view displayed. Only 30% of the light pollution overlay manages to load from the left side of iPad Pro display, then instantly the app closes! Double click my home button, and I see the app in the App Switcher. There are no updates in the App Store..Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesEvery time open app it crashes and takes back to home page Waste of time if you can’t use it.Version: 4.3.9
✓ App crashes and is unusableI used to use this map all the time. Loved it! But now it crashes soon after the map loads. If you try to zoom in on a smaller area-line your city, it crashes immediately. I have an iPhone 11. Been updated several times. Still doesn’t work. So I guess the LPM creators need to figure it. Doesn’t appear they are though, since it’s been doing this for a long time☹️.Version: 4.3.9
✓ CrashesThe app crashes as soon as the map loads. Near useless app. Probably won’t ever get fixed. Last update was 4 years ago..Version: 4.3.9
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