GlobeViewer Moon

Name: GlobeViewer Moon
Rating: 3.368421 (243 reviews)
Author: Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung

By: Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung

Discover the 3D surface of the moon

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Features & Capabilities

GlobeViewer Moon offers an interactive 3D representation of the entire lunar surface, allowing users to explore detailed features such as craters, grooves, and elevations. Leveraging high-resolution data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, it provides four distinct map modes: elevation display, photographic illustration, a hybrid of both, and a grey texture mode optimized for telescope use.

The app features customizable lighting angles in the 3D map to enhance visibility of surface structures and realistic lighting simulations in telescope mode, including Moon phases and libration movement, making it especially valuable for astronomy enthusiasts. Frequent updates will reflect user feedback to improve functionality and experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Entertainment

By:

Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung

Downloads:

108,608 207

Rating:

3.37

(243)

Version:

0.8.5 Last updated: 2026-05-12

Version code:

Creation date:

2020-08-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

73.28MB

Email:

in*****@rab-software.de

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 206,493 ▼ 317

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.rab_software.MoonViewer

Email:

in*****@rab-software.de

Website:

http://www.rab-software.de

User Reviews

Users largely praise GlobeViewer Moon for its visuals and educational content, but repeatedly cite ads as the dominant drawback, along with performance and UI issues. Security concerns and content paywalls further dampen the experience. The app shows potential in visuals and features, yet stability, monetization, and accessibility hurdles limit widespread positive reception.

Pros

High-quality visuals and immersive moon exploration features.
Useful moon data and features that users find informative.
Positive reception and enthusiasm from users (e.g., 'Very useful', 'Excellent job', 'I love this app').
Rich 3D visuals and interactive viewing.

Cons

Intrusive ads and an ad-supported model that interferes with use and may require online connectivity; some users feel ads cannot be opted out and high-res content is gated.
Performance and controls issues (laggy zoom, unresponsive panning, freezes when downloading data).
Poor UI/UX and missing settings; navigation and controls can be unintuitive or cluttered.
Security concerns about malware/ad hijacking and distrust from some users.
Content restrictions and paywalls (high-res imagery behind paywall, redaction of moon surfaces).