# 8 Planets

> An educational and fun solar system app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.norway.planetsfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.norway.planetsfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `apps.norway.planetsfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Norway Apps
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 40,793
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (166 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-16
- **First published:** 2015-05-27
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=apps.norway.planetsfree)
- **Website:** [http://sites.google.com/site/norwayapps](http://sites.google.com/site/norwayapps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/8-planets-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/8-planets-privacy-policy)

## Description

**8 Planets** is an engaging and fully functional Chrome extension designed to make learning about our solar system fun and educational for everyone, whether you're 5 or 75. This ad-free app offers realistic, aesthetic views of planets with detailed features like equatorial bulges and Saturn's ring shadows. Users can explore rich factual information, toggle preferences such as music and star visibility, and customize measurement units between Centigrade, Kelvin, astronomical units, or kilometers.

The extension allows side-by-side planet comparisons to make insightful discoveries about planetary properties, rotation times, and densities, enhancing understanding in an interactive way. It also features adjustable animation speeds for planet rotations and orbits, making it captivating for younger users. Additionally, 8 Planets includes educational quizzes for up to four players with customizable topics and planet selections, suitable for home or classroom use. Ideal for teachers, students, and astronomy enthusiasts, 8 Planets fills a unique niche among solar system apps with its comprehensive and enjoyable approach to astronomy education.

## Review summary

Users find the 8 Planets app enjoyable and educational, especially for children. They appreciate updates and generally have a positive experience. However, many express concerns about the lack of detailed information on moons and satellites, limited zoom functionality, and doubts about the app's accuracy and whether it is fully updated.

### Pros

- The app is great for learning and is enjoyable.
- Users appreciate the update and rate it highly.
- The app is engaging for children and families.

### Cons

- Lack of detailed information, especially about moons and satellites.
- Inability to zoom out enough in the app interface.
- Uncertainty about the app's accuracy and whether it is updated.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.norway.planetsfree)