Best SharpStacker alternatives: apps like SharpStacker

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

8 free apps

Updated October 2026

LUIGI VANNOZZI

📷 Photo & Video

SharpStacker is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to SharpStacker

#1

AstroFileViewer by Joerg Klaas

FITS and XISF Viewer

Editor's Choice

📷 Photo & Video

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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View astronomical image files like FITS and XISF on your iPhone or iPad. Get an early impression of your data with PixInsight-compatible auto-stretching, gradient control, and noise reduction. Fun and useful for astrophotographers.

#2

PixADair: AI Astrophoto Tools by Jonathan Adair

Night Sky Photo Editor

Strong Contender

📷 Photo & Video

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Star Stacker by michael webb

Create star trail images

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

4.3😐(99 ratings)

$3.99

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Create stunning star trail images and time-lapse videos from sequences of night sky photos. Offers various effects like full trails, faded trails, shooting stars, and warp mode. Supports importing photos from your device's gallery.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
✨ Great results
🚀 Fast processing
💡 Versatile for different uses
👨‍🏫 Useful for teaching
🌟 Best of its kind
🎥 Good for video stacking
💯 Highly recommended
📱 Works on multiple devices
💰 Reasonable price
🖼️ Good output quality

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
💸 Not worth the money
🤔 Unintuitive interface
🤷‍♂️ Lack of documentation
🐌 Slow stacking speed
🚫 Limited options
⚠️ Can't delete previous images
❌ Difficult to use
📉 Limited photo loading capacity

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Astrophotography and night sky

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Capture stunning long exposure photographs, perfect for dark environments like night scenes, fireworks, and starry skies. Simply select your desired exposure time, from 1 to 180 seconds, and press the button. A Bluetooth remote shutter is also supported for convenience.

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Merge, Overlay & Edit Photos

Easily merge and layer photos to create unique double exposure effects and stunning collages. This powerful yet simple tool allows for special effects, filters, and frames to enhance your images. Perfect for social media sharing and creating eye-catching content.

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