# Starry sky Camera — At the highest image quality

> Camera app for capturing and processing starry night sky photos. (iPhone/iPad app by HIROFUMI MARUO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-sky-camera/id879908394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HIROFUMI MARUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/667820705)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-sky-camera/id879908394/reviews.md

## What is Starry sky Camera?

This camera app is able to take pictures of a real starry sky. You can take stars of the first magnitude and stars of the second magnitude or less in good condition.
If you have a device with a high-performance camera these days, you might even be able to capture the Milky Way, depending on the conditions. (Conditions include long exposure (e.g., 4 seconds or more) x 10 or more continuous shots, and keeping the ISO as low as possible while still achieving sufficient brightness.)
You can also get the pictures processed through dozens or more kinds of image processing filter.

To take pictures of the starry sky, you have only to
 (1)set your iPhone camera toward a starry sky on a tripod,
 (2)tap the star icon (star1, star2 or star3), (Star1 is recommended.)
 (3)release the shutter, and just wait a minute or so.
Adjust the long exposure parameters using manual exposure depending on the results.

For Star 1, select the brightest pixel for each pixel in the continuous shooting image to highlight the brightness of the stars in the dark night sky.
Star 2 raises the tone of brightness according to the number of continuous shots and shoots brightly.
Star 3 adds brightness to each pixel of the continuous shooting image and shoots very brightly.
 Even with the same number of exposures, the images are brightly combined in the low to high order of star 1, star 2, star 3. However, please note that the brightness of Star 3 tends to be saturated.

The main features of this app are as follows.

[Initial setting]
(1) Camera position / library selection (setting screen)
You can select the front camera and the rear camera.
Also, if you select the library, you can import photos from the camera roll.
(2) Shooting scene settings
The following scenes (functions) can be set.
Daytime (HDR),
Starry sky 1 (comparative bright composition),
Starry sky 2 (screen composition),
Starry sky 3 (additional composition),
Night view
Valve (superimposed)
(3) Color temperature setting
When white balance is set to manual, 1000 K to 12000 K can be selected as the color temperature.
If it is set to auto, the automatic setting value will be used.
(4) Focus setting
If the focus is set to manual, you can set the focus at any distance within the range of device performance.
If set to auto, it will be the automatic setting value.
(5) Exposure compensation settings
It can be set within the range of device performance.
(6) Camera shake correction function
The camera shake correction function is useful for minute camera shake.
Also, even if the star moves during shooting due to diurnal movement, the deviation is corrected and combined.
(7) HDR (high dynamic range) function
You can take multiple pictures with automatically changed exposure and combine them to take a picture with a pseudo-widened dynamic range.
(8) Manual exposure setting function
The shutter speed and ISO value can be manually set to any value within the range of device performance.

[Camera function]
Camera work is possible according to the contents set in the initial settings. You can also pinch in and out for digital zoom.
The shutter also has a 2-second or 10-second timer to avoid camera shake when tapping. These can be selected by pressing and holding the shutter icon.

[List display function]
Photos taken with this app are stored in this app at the same time as they are stored in the camera roll, and can be displayed in a list with shooting date and time information on the list display screen.
You can delete the tapped image by tapping Select, selecting the image, and tapping the trash can icon.

[Image processing function]
Tap the displayed image to display the filter list for image processing.
There are about 70 types of filters such as brightness adjustment, contrast, blur, sharpening, sepia, monochrome, edge detection, sketch, etc.

## Key features

- Starry sky photography modes (Star 1, 2, 3)
- Long exposure and manual ISO settings
- Dozens of image processing filters
- Manual focus and exposure control
- Camera shake correction
- HDR function
- Import photos from camera roll

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-sky-camera/id879908394/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 期待して、、

*2018-04-22*

PCのレビューから期待してました。が、予想以上に❌でした。普通の撮影で複数枚を後で合成する手法なので、撮影時間が想定以上にかかります。撮影結果を確認できるまで、10〜30分くらい必要です。バルブ撮影出来ないことが、致命傷です！

**Developer response:** 機種によっては時間がかかるかもしれませんね。ちなみにiPhoneXでは標準設定で撮影結果を得るまでの時間は13秒でした。
またバルブ撮影を謳っているアプリでも実際はビデオモードで画像合成しているのだと思われます。この場合解像度は低くなりますがシャッター音がしないというメリットがあります。今後の機能に取り入れていくことを考慮します。
Ver.4.0でバルブ撮影機能を取り入れました。お試しください。

### 5/5 — とても良いです♡

*2017-12-16*

iPhone8プラスで撮影、最初、おバカなのでインカメラで撮影してうまく撮れなくて…

なぜー！！
と思って、アウトカメラにしたら、綺麗に撮れました(*^^*)

そのあとパソコンで加工すると見えてない星？なのかな？も出てきてそれはそれは綺麗な星空に！！
感動しました！！
Twitterで、#星空カメラ #星空撮影 で昨日アップしたので、購入を迷ってる方は見てみてください｡
ただ、うちは山の中なので、周りは真っ暗な状態で星はたくさん出てました(*^^*)

もちろん、3脚必須です！！

### 5/5 — スマホで星の撮影が出来ます

*2017-10-28*

良く撮れます。オリオン座バッチリです。

### 1/5 — 全然撮れません

*2017-08-22*

お金返して下さい

**Developer response:** 申し訳ありません。このアプリは、他のカメラアプリと異なり手持ちでパシャパシャと撮ることが難しいと思います。星を撮る場合、iPhoneを三脚に固定するか柱のような固定物に押し付けて連写が終わるまで動かないように固定しておくことが必要です。どうか雲のない快晴（？）の夜空で、星空カメラをもう一度お試しください。星１、星２、星３モードのいずれかをタップして選択してください（念のため）。きっと素晴らしい星空が撮れると思います。

### 1/5 — 全く撮れない

*2017-06-04*

天の川を撮ろうとしましたが全く撮れない

**Developer response:** ４等星までの明るさがあれば、撮れる可能性があります。星１モード（比較明合成）がオススメです。三脚等に固定し、ISOを上げる、SS（シャッタースピード）を大きくする、露出回数を増やす等をしてみてください。真っ黒な結果となっていても星が写っている場合があります。「Level」ボタンをタップしてみると星が浮き出てくるかもしれません。

### 5/5 — 綺麗に星が撮れる

*2017-06-03*

暗くても綺麗に星が撮れます。

### 3/5 — 2等星くらいまでなら…

*2017-03-18*

2等星くらいまでなら写るかな。
ただ、三脚か固定する物は必須ですね。
写らない！と言っている人は、目に見えない星でも写るの思ってるのかな？
きちんとしたカメラでも星空を撮るのは難しいのだから、iPhoneアプリでこのレベルが撮れるなら上出来だと思う。

### 5/5 — 今日は空気も澄んでて

*2017-01-25*

キレイに撮れましたよ

### 5/5 — 綺麗に星空が撮れました〜♪

*2017-01-02*

山の中のキャンプ場に来て、ものすご〜く夜空が綺麗なので、ぜひ写真に収めたいと、このアプリを購入しました。観たままの夜空が撮れて最高ー！
ぜひお勧めです！！！
ポイントは、夜空が綺麗に観える場所で撮ることです。

### 4/5 — ちゃんと映るじゃないですか！

*2016-11-25*

ちゃんと写りますね！
六等星まで見える星空の下では4等星まではちゃんと写ってます。
写らない写らないと言ってる方は多分都会や市街地で撮影しているのではないでしょうか？
星がろくに見えない環境下では、写らないの当たり前です。
インターフェースも良くできて居ます。これ以上の写りは、iPhone カメラの進化待ちですね。オリオン座のベテルギウスもちゃんと赤く写ってます。アプリはもう少し長時間露光出来ると良いのですが…
あと三脚は必須です。三脚なしに手持ちで撮影して写らないなんて言ってる人まさか居ませんよね？

## Frequently asked questions about Starry sky Camera

### Does Starry sky Camera have ads?

No, Starry sky Camera does not contain advertisements. It offers an ad-free experience for users.

### How much does Starry sky Camera cost?

Starry sky Camera is a paid app priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What devices is Starry sky Camera compatible with?

Starry sky Camera is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4+.

### How often is Starry sky Camera updated?

The app was last updated on February 21, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version is 7.0.

### What is the age rating for Starry sky Camera?

Starry sky Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This suggests content is generally appropriate for young children.

### Can I import existing photos into Starry sky Camera?

Yes, Starry sky Camera allows you to import photos from your camera roll. This enables you to apply its processing filters to images you've already captured.

### What are the different 'Starry sky' modes in Starry sky Camera?

Starry sky Camera offers three modes: Star 1 (comparative bright composition), Star 2 (screen composition), and Star 3 (additional composition). These modes vary in how they combine brightness and can lead to different results, with Star 3 being the brightest but potentially saturated.

### Does Starry sky Camera offer manual camera controls?

Yes, Starry sky Camera provides extensive manual controls. You can adjust color temperature, focus, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and ISO values within the device's performance range.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2026-02-21

- Improved photo capture and storage during continuous shooting to a more secure and reliable method.
- Improved memory management to a more reliable method.

### 6.2 — 2024-08-16

- Changed the star cross mark to a star shape.
- Added "CrossHair" to the image editing menu.
- Prevented memory usage from piling up. (Speeded up processing after the image editing menu.)
- Quieter shutter sound

### 6.1 — 2024-04-04

Unintentional writing to the photo library has been suppressed.

### 6.0 — 2024-03-22

We have tried to improve the stability of the app.
Completely soft sound compatible. (Although it's not silent.) You don't have to be afraid to take pictures of the stars at night.
The entire source was rewritten using swift.

### 5.5 — 2022-06-23

Fixed an incorrect submenu icon.

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