Report updated May 20, 2026
PlanetDroid
For engaged amateur astronomers and planetary observers seeking technical astronomical data.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
PlanetDroid is an established books & reference app that is completely free. With a 4.8/5 rating from 786 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is PlanetDroid?
Current Momentum
v6.3
V. 6.3.8: Weather link changed to clearoutside.com V. 6.3.0: Meteoblue links in menu, Synchronize favorites, show true illuminated disc, planetoid diameter bugfix. V. 6.2.0: Update for storage requirements of Android 10 and higher.
Competition
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
Calculates high-precision positions, rise, culmination, and set times for the Sun, Moon, and planets.
Displays real-time positions of planets and comets overlaid on the device's camera feed for object tracking.
Visualizes the elevation of celestial bodies relative to the horizon, sun elevation, and twilight times.
Allows users to save and edit custom observation locations via a local text file.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Enrichment in progress
Publisher profile available very soon
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What do users think recently?
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
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What is the competitive landscape for PlanetDroid?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The Books & Reference Market?
How does it evolve in the Books & Reference market?
Rank progression
1 active ranking tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for PlanetDroid
Key Takeaways
PlanetDroid is a data-centric utility focused on technical astronomical observation rather than visual simulation.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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