Comparison

CameraPixels PRO vs Satrelle Planner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CameraPixels PRO

This app offers advanced manual controls for mobile photography and videography. It provides features like exposure and focus bracketing, slow shutter, and time-lapse modes, along with a histogram and clipping warnings for precise control. Ideal for professional photographers seeking enhanced capture capabilities.

Highlights
  • Manual photography and videography controls
  • Exposure and focus bracketing
  • Slow shutter and time-lapse modes
  • Histogram and clipping warnings
  • Depth capture for dual/triple camera devices
  • Unlimited presets with Widget support
Features
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CameraPixels is a unique manual photography app. The premium tools and intuitive UI make CameraPixels the best choice for professional mobile photographers. CameraPixels participated in Berkley Eclipse Megamovie 2017 thanks to its extensive raw bracketing. All-in-one ============= CameraPixels is all-in-one capture solution, that supports multiple photo and video capture modes. Among them are Bracketing, Slow Shutter and Time-lapse modes. CameraPixels has the most advanced bracketing available on the iOS platform, which includes exposure and focus bracketing. Best for macro photography ============= With CameraPixels you can capture the best macro shots, be it a single image or a series of images, called focus bracketing, which can later be combined into one all-in-focus photo (requires external app for focus stacking). If you have an external macro lens, let CameraPixels save its name to the EXIF data for you, so later you can always remember which lens was used. Currently CameraPixels supports Olloclip™, Loupe System™ and Moment™ lenses. Best for professional HDR photography ============= CameraPixels has the most advanced exposure bracketing on iOS. With up to 15 images per bracket you can capture even the most difficult lighting situations. CameraPixels support auto-, iso and shutter-brackets, with an optional flash frame. The captured images can be used to create stunning HDR photos using your favorite professional HDR software. Intuitive UI ============= CameraPixels has a simple and efficient UI. The most important information is always in front of your eyes, and this allows you to avoid surprises like an unexpected flash fire or the wrong output photo or video format. Stop being distracted by the uncertainty of the settings, concentrate on your capture! ISO/Shutter priority modes ============= CameraPixels is among a few photography apps that support advanced exposure modes like ISO and Shutter priority. These modes are indispensable during dynamic photography when there is no time for adjusting manual exposure. Histogram and clipping warnings ============= The histogram is a great tool to estimate your exposure. It can show you if the photo has under-exposed or over-exposed areas. Clipping warnings, on the other hand, can show you exactly where those under and over-exposed areas in your photo are. Depth capture ============= On dual/triple-camera devices, CameraPixels can capture depth information alongside the colour photo. If the photo has depth information, in the preview window, two additional buttons appear (depth and portrait) that allow you to inspect the depth of the image and apply it to simulate an aperture. Presets ============= CameraPixels was designed for professional photographers that value efficiency of their workflow. The unlimited presets, including the possibility to expose them to Widget make CameraPixels the ultimate photography tool. Features overview ============= - UI optimized for manual capture - RAW and ProRAW (on supported devices) photo capture - Auto, manual and semi-automatic (ISO- and Shutter-priority) exposure modes - Photo, Burst, Portrait, Slow Shutter, Exposure Bracket, Focus Bracket, Video and Time-lapse - Clipping warnings to highlight under- and over-exposed areas in real time - Focus peaking and loupe during the manual focus adjustments - Single or series of Exposure Brackets with up to 15 images per bracket. AEB, ISO- and Shutter-brackets are available. - Single or series of Focus Brackets with up to 100 images per bracket - Adjustable photo and video resolution - Adjustable photo and video quality - Advanced photo processing (Smart HDR and Deep fusion on supported devices) - Unlimited presets with the possibility of exposing them to the widget - Advanced intervalometer - Multiple framing options

About

Satrelle Planner

Features
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Satrelle Planner shows you exactly how the stars will move before you ever press the shutter. Set your place, time, and lens, then watch the star trails arc across the frame so you can plan the shot with confidence. Three ways to plan: 2D PLANNER (free) Pick a location, date, and exposure length, then see the trails curve around the celestial pole for your camera and focal length. The Sun and Moon are shown too, at the Moon's real phase, so you know when and where they will be. PHOTO OVERLAY (free) Load a photo you already took and Satrelle lines the trails up using the photo's own location and time, so you can preview a longer exposure or a different framing. LIVE AR SKY (Satrelle Pro) Point your phone at the sky and see the trails overlaid on your live camera in real time, day or night. Match your real camera and focal length, pinch to set your lens, and save a clean preview image to share. Built for photographers, honestly: - Real astronomy from an 8,400 star catalog, not a gimmick - Accurate Sun and Moon positions, with the current Moon phase - Frame to your exact camera and focal length - Save clean preview images with your settings and the Satrelle mark - Everything runs on your device. Nothing is collected or sent anywhere. Free to plan in 2D and to overlay your own photos. Satrelle Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks the live AR sky and camera matching. No subscription. Satrelle Planner is the mobile companion to Satrelle for Mac, the star-trail app for serious nightscape work.

Screenshots

CameraPixels PRO4 screens
Satrelle Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Satrelle Planner at Free against CameraPixels PRO's $7.99. Satrelle Planner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). CameraPixels PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Satrelle Planner is free to download; CameraPixels PRO costs $7.99 up front. Satrelle Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CameraPixels PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraPixels PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, Satrelle Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CameraPixels PRO versus Satrelle Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraPixels PROSatrelle Planner
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatalya PetrenkoHAND FORGED LLC

In-app purchases

None

CameraPixels PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Satrelle Planner

One-time1
  • Satrelle Pro$9.99

Questions

Is CameraPixels PRO free?
CameraPixels PRO costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satrelle Planner free?
Satrelle Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CameraPixels PRO or Satrelle Planner have ads?
Neither CameraPixels PRO nor Satrelle Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraPixels PRO or Satrelle Planner?
CameraPixels PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Satrelle Planner every 5 days. Most recently, CameraPixels PRO was updated on October 14, 2026 and Satrelle Planner on September 28, 2026.

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