DWARFLAB

DWARFLAB

A New Era of Smart Telescopes

141 ratings
105 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 1, 2023
  • September 30, 2026

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This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

✓Wireless telescope connection
✓In-built star atlas for astrophotography
✓Automatic celestial and motion tracking
✓In-app image stacking and post-processing
✓Gigapixel panorama creation
✓Time-lapse photography
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What's New in DWARFLAB

3.4.3

September 30, 2026

1. Voice Assistant can now analyze astronomical images and provide optimization suggestions (Beta). 2. Long press a Voice Assistant reply to read it aloud or copy the text. 3. Long press the Voice Assistant floating icon to start a voice conversation instantly. 4. Added a cable wrap protection switch to help prevent cable twisting during imaging on supported models. 5. Fixed known issues and improved overall stability.

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It just keeps getting Worse

I originally left a review about how useless the app is due to connectivity issues, not only are they worse, sometimes taking up to 45 minutes to get a connection, but now EQ mode and the initial calibration seems to not work either. In there most recent update, instead of addressing these issues, they decided to add an AI assistant. When fine tuning EQ mode, it just asks you to do the same thing over and over again. And when it doesn’t, the app will either crash, or the eq setup will cancel and restart. When the calibration starts to lock on a target, it will look for at least 2 minutes and not find it. I’ve been using this for a year in the exact same spot, there is no reason why this stuff just doesn’t work anymore.
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Völlig unintuitiv

Diese App hat so ziemlich das schlechteste User Experience Design, das ich bisher erlebt habe. Ich versuche irgendein Objekt zu fotografieren, das gerade besonders gut zu sehen ist und der Weg dorthin ist hart und steinig. Bin ich erstmal so weit gekommen herauszufinden, wie ich ein solches Objekt in der App überhaupt finde, ist kaum nachvollziehbar, was das Gerät nun tut , wenn ich es fotografieren möchte, und vor allem ob das Gerät überhaupt etwas tut. Möchte ich irgendwann die Aktion abbrechen - wie stoppe ich das und schalte das Gerät aus?! Ich bin drauf und dran mein Dwarf3 nach dem ersten Versuch direkt wieder zurückzusenden. Schlechter geht‘s nicht.
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Nice but….

No Google Maps/open Maps Support to Plan in Atlas

Fantastic little device!!

First of all, you’re i’m buying a relatively inexpensive little device, not a multi thousand dollar telescope. The company has made massive moves forward to keep making the device and software better. Great great quality for the price and a company that truly cares about the consumer.

No Promised Improvement, Refuses to Connect

This update was supposed to improve connection a reduce problems, in fact connection problems are much worse now, it requires or resets the WiFi password over and over and will not connect to the telescope to show the new features. Don’t update if you can possibly help it.

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Reported Bugs

21 issues

WiFi connection fails repeatedly or drops within seconds

Bug

App crashes on iOS 18 and older iOS versions

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Account creation security verification fails

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Full-screen mode freezes with no escape option

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Autofocus produces inconsistent or blurry results

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Manual focus unresponsive

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Tracking takes excessive time to initiate

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Dark frame calibration lines appear and ruin images

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Temperature-related calibration failures

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Settings reset to defaults after stacking

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IR Cut/Pass filter constantly resets to Pass mode

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Photo saving to album is inconsistent (hit or miss)

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App freezes when changing camera systems

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Inverted controls and flipped image display

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Battery icon obscures capacity readout on iPhone

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STA mode connectivity broken

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Firmware update errors prevent connection

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Image preview not displaying in app

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Joystick controls unresponsive intermittently

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Wide and telephoto lens menu settings reversed

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App incompatible with iOS versions below 15

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Requested Features

13 requests

One-tap return to home and power off function

Feature

Panorama/mosaic image merging capability

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Comet-aligned tracking mode

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Dew control for iOS (available on Android)

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iPad-optimized app version

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Histogram display in app

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Burst mode functionality

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External Barlow lens support

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Mac M-series silicon compatibility

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Ability to skip firmware updates until convenient time

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Milky Way capture documentation for Dwarf Mini

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Photo album integration improvements

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STA mode WiFi connectivity fix

Feature

FAQ

What does the DWARFLAB app do?

The DWARFLAB app connects wirelessly to a DWARFLAB smart telescope, allowing users to control it, capture images, and process them. It supports astrophotography with features like a star atlas and automatic tracking, as well as motion tracking for terrestrial subjects and panorama creation.

What are the key features of the DWARFLAB app?

Key features include wireless connection to the smart telescope, an in-built star atlas for astrophotography with automatic tracking, in-app post-processing for image enhancement, motion tracking for dynamic scenes, gigapixel panorama creation, and time-lapse photography.

Is the DWARFLAB app free to use?

Yes, the DWARFLAB app is free to use. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a completely free experience for users of the DWARFLAB smart telescope.

What kind of images can I create with the DWARFLAB app?

You can create a variety of high-quality images, including 4K astronomical images with personalized color grading, detailed gigapixel panoramas with deep zoom capabilities, and time-lapse videos capturing changes over time. It also supports capturing dynamic scenes like bird predation or sports action.

Do I need experience to use the DWARFLAB app and telescope?

No, the app and telescope are designed to be ready to use out of the box with no prior guidance or experience needed. The app simplifies complex tasks like star tracking and image stacking, making astrophotography accessible to beginners.