# +Frames — Astro planner, sky atlas

> Astrophotography planner with sky atlas, target recommendations, and AI assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by LEVIN GIDEON MERANER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-frames/id6787722445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LEVIN GIDEON MERANER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787722447)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 743 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-frames/id6787722445/reviews.md

## What is +Frames?

Clear night ahead? +Frames tells you what to shoot - and how to shoot it.

THE ATLAS
The whole sky in your pocket: ~12 million stars down to magnitude 14, 8,800 deep-sky objects, Sun, Moon and planets, asteroids, comets and 16,000 satellites moving live. Real astrophotos lie on the map, galaxies are drawn with their true orientation, and every object opens a card with the numbers that matter tonight.

TONIGHT'S TARGETS, RANKED
The Night tab scores every object for YOUR equipment, YOUR sky and YOUR horizon: altitude, moon distance, usable dark window, field-of-view fit. Grade A to E - the best target for tonight is always on top.

FRAME IT
True field-of-view preview for your camera or eyepiece. Rotate the frame, plan mosaics up to 4×4, check the sampling. An 8-sector horizon profile per site keeps trees and rooftops out of your plans.

PROJECTS
Track every target over nights: subs, exposure, gain, filter by filter. Camera angle and position are saved with the project and restored when you return. Export the plan in ASIAIR format.

ASTRO BUDDY
Your AI assistant knows your gear, your site and tonight's sky. Ask what to shoot, why a filter fits, how long to expose — computed from your sensor, your Bortle sky and the Moon. Type "I have a ZWO ASI2600MC" and he looks it up and saves it to your gear.

AND MORE
- Plate solving puts your own photos on the atlas
- AR mode shows where a target sits in your real sky
- Red night mode protects your dark adaptation
- Calendar with moon phases and events, searchable up to 2050
- Works offline; no account, your data stays on your device (private iCloud backup)

+Frames Premium unlocks the whole app - 7-day free trial. Languages: EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, JA, KO, ZH, UK, RU, PL, TR.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
App terms: https://plus-frames.com/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://plus-frames.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Sky atlas with millions of stars and deep-sky objects
- Ranked target recommendations based on equipment and sky conditions
- True field-of-view preview for cameras and eyepieces
- Mosaic planning up to 4x4
- Project tracking for exposures and filters
- AI assistant for personalized astrophotography advice
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode for target location

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about +Frames

### What is +Frames?

+Frames is an astrophotography planning app that provides a comprehensive sky atlas, equipment-specific target recommendations, and tools to plan your shots. It aims to help you capture the best possible images of the night sky.

### Does +Frames have ads?

No, +Frames does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an optional premium subscription for full access to all features.

### What are the subscription options for +Frames?

+Frames offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan for $3.99 and a yearly plan for $29.99. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### What devices is +Frames compatible with?

+Frames is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports a wide range of iOS versions, ensuring compatibility with most modern Apple mobile devices.

### How often is +Frames updated?

+Frames was last updated on September 18, 2026, with version 1.0.2. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements to enhance the user experience.

### Can I use +Frames offline?

Yes, +Frames works offline, meaning you can plan your astrophotography sessions even without an internet connection. Your data is stored locally on your device, with an option for private iCloud backup.

### What is the age rating for +Frames?

+Frames has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature or sensitive content.

### How does the AI assistant in +Frames work?

The AI assistant in +Frames acts as your personal astro buddy. It knows your gear, observing site, and the current sky conditions to provide tailored advice on what to shoot, filter choices, and exposure times.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-18

- 8 new languages: Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Turkish
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-09

- DwarfLab Draco and Draco SHO in the gear catalog, with sensor rotation and all Filters 
- Type RA/Dec coordinates into the search field to fly there directly
- Projects and star observations sync reliably to iCloud 
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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