There are two versions available. SOS Explorer® is for Windows computers and SOS Explorer® Mobile is for mobile devices. To learn how to use SOS Explorer in an educational setting, please visit our SOS Explorer Resources page. To learn more about the differences between versions, please visit our About SOS Explorer page. To join our growing network of educators and receive occasional tips & tricks to your email, join our SOSx Education Email List.

Technical Requirements

• Windows personal computer (laptop or desktop) that is not more than 5-7 years old (as of 2024)
• At least 6 GB of disk space (up to 176 GB depending on the datasets that you select during the installation)
• At least 8 GB of RAM

Version: 1.2.2

Technical Requirements

• Available for Apple and Android devices
• Available for Chromebooks and for Macs with an Apple silicon chip
• You will not be able to download the app if your device is deemed incompatible with the app software. A warning message will notify you if download is not possible.

To learn more about how to use SOS Explorer and accompanying software for building your own content, as well as a SOSx Mobile FAQ, visit our SOS Explorer Support page.