Dark Sky Meter Hack 3.3

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Description

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

Version history

3.3

2023-09-11

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

3.2

2023-09-06

Fixes an issue in the cloud forecast.

3.1.2

2023-03-29

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

3.1.1

2023-03-22

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

2022-09-19

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

3.0.9

2021-04-23

Updated privacy policy/statement.

3.0.8

2020-11-09

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

3.0.6

2019-10-28

iOS 13 support.
Made room for newer iPhone models.

3.0.5

2019-03-29

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

2019-03-06

Fixes a big big bug in the my readings panel.

2.9.8

2019-03-05

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

2019-03-01

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

2.9.5

2018-12-14

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

2.9.4

2017-10-21

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

2.9.2

2017-10-05

Reupped the app for Scistarter campaign

2.9

2017-09-26

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

2.8

2017-03-31

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

2.7

2017-01-26

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

2.5

2016-05-24

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

2.1.2

2015-04-30

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 [email protected], so i can help.
Thanks!

2.0.1

2014-10-29

Solves an issue in the weather panel

2.0.0

2014-10-25

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

2014-09-27

- 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

2014-08-20

Bug fixes

1.9.1

2014-08-20

- 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