# PicoStar — A Simple Collimation Tool

> A Simple Collimation Tool (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Rudes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picostar/id6444901007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Rudes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698870132)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picostar/id6444901007/reviews.md

## What is PicoStar?

Calibrate any telescope using true-to-scale planetary images.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planetary Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2024-01-20

- Fixed display issues on iPad

### 1.0.3 — 2024-01-08

- Added support for iPad
- Added support for iPhone SE 3rd generation
- Now supports iOS 16.0+
- Now supports the iPhone 15 lineup

### 1.0.0 — 2022-12-07

No release notes.

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## More apps by Ryan Rudes

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All apps by Ryan Rudes: https://appshunter.io/developer/1698870132

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