Comparison

Stars Full Camera vs StarryCamera2

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

Head to head
About

Stars Full Camera

Capture stunning night sky photos and videos with this ultra-high sensitivity camera app. It offers various shooting modes for stars, sunsets, and even underwater scenes, along with timelapse and startrail video capabilities. Easily adjust brightness, focus, and color for professional-looking results.

Highlights
  • Ultra High Sensitivity Shooting
  • Long Exposure Capability
  • Multiple Shooting Modes (Star, Sunset, Night, Aquarium)
  • Timelapse and Startrail Video
  • Focus Matching Stars
  • Color and Vignette Adjustment
Features
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Stars Full Camera is Ultra High Sensitivity App. Very easy to use. Set brightness and just push shoot button. You can also shoot long exposure. Original pic & filterd pic will be saved in star mode. [ Shooting mode ] Star easy mode Star manual mode Sunset mode Night view mode Clear aquarium mode Fine picture mode * Focus matches the star at initial setting in star mode. [ Video Shooting ] *Star manual mode Timelapse Startrail Video [ Functions ] Confirm the time of Sunset and Starry Time. Silent shutter sound mode. Vignette Adjustment in star mode. Color Adjustment in star mode. Timer.

About

StarryCamera2

Capture stunning night sky photos with this advanced camera app. It offers multiple shooting modes like Starry Sky, Star Trails, and Milky Way, allowing you to adjust ISO and shutter speed for professional results.

Highlights
  • Starry sky mode
  • Star trails mode
  • Milky way mode
  • Night view mode
  • Lighten mode
  • Adjustable ISO and Shutter Speed
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This camera app is designed to help you take beautiful photos of the stars with your iPhone. Why not try shooting star trails with your iPhone? ### How to Use 1. Go to a location with low temperatures where stars are clearly visible. 2. Secure your iPhone on a tripod or similar mount (this is the most important step). 3. Select a shooting mode. 4. Adjust brightness using shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. 5. Press the shutter button. ### Mode Features Starry Sky: Makes bright stars stand out; captures the scene close to how the naked eye sees it. Star Trails: For capturing star trail photos (shooting for 30 minutes creates a distinct star trail effect). Milky Way: For capturing the Milky Way and fine stars with sharp clarity. Night View: For when you want no processing; produces low-noise images. Lighten Composite: Uses lighten compositing (ideal for fireflies, fireworks, light trails, etc.). ### Fine-Tuning Focus 1. Position a bright star (such as a first- or second-magnitude star) in the center of the screen. 2. Press the focus button to zoom in; use the slider for coarse adjustment, then use the stepper controls to find the position where the star appears smallest. 3. If it is difficult to tell, try shooting with different focus positions and compare the results. ### About Star Trail Mode Unlike other modes, Star Trail Mode and Lighten Composite Mode do not allow brightness adjustments via shutter speed; please adjust the brightness using ISO sensitivity instead. To minimize errors, start with a 120-second test shot to adjust settings like ISO sensitivity before proceeding to the actual 1,800- or 3,600-second exposure. The "Starry Sky" mode is suitable for urban astrophotography, as it allows you to capture images in locations where long exposures might otherwise result in an overexposed, washed-out white image. Including statues or monuments in the frame can create impressive, visually striking photos. Using flimsy holders or tripods can cause the star trails to blur, so I recommend using sturdy, high-quality equipment. In "Star Trail" mode, the background is smoothed out via "Lighten Composite" (stacking) processing; this improves the visual quality, even on cameras with small, noise-prone sensors like those found in iPhones. Including the North Star enhances the swirling effect but results in shorter trails. Pointing the camera east (or elsewhere) eliminates the swirling look but produces longer trails. Choose whichever style you prefer. During a meteor shower, a one-hour star trail exposure might capture two or three shooting stars. For "Star Trail" mode, I recommend setting the light duration to "Middle Only." ### About Watermarks The default setting displays the app's name; please customize this with your handle or account name to protect your copyright. ### Recommended Method for Star Trail Photos with Cars 1. Start by selecting the ISO setting one step below the maximum. 2. In the settings, select "Middle Only" for the light duration. 3. Set the light intensity to "Medium" on the shooting screen. 4. Set the shutter speed to 120 seconds and take a few test shots to adjust the ISO sensitivity and light intensity. If the entire image is too bright, lower the ISO sensitivity; if it is too dark, raise it. If the car illuminated by the light is too bright, lower the light intensity; if it is too dark, raise it. 5. Once the ISO and light settings are finalized, set the shutter speed to 1800 seconds for the actual shot. Initially, you can leave the focus at the default setting of 0.0; however, once you get the hang of it, pressing the focus button to ensure precise focusing will result in sharper star trails and higher-quality photos.

Screenshots

Stars Full Camera4 screens
StarryCamera24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StarryCamera2 at 3.6 against Stars Full Camera's 3.0. StarryCamera2 also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 14%) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). Stars Full Camera's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Stars Full Camera costs $1.99 and StarryCamera2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarryCamera2 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Stars Full Camera's written reviews are positive against 48% of StarryCamera2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stars Full Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, StarryCamera2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stars Full Camera versus StarryCamera2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStars Full CameraStarryCamera2
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEIGHTIVE DESIGN, Inc.康行 Nagasima

Customer experience

Stars Full Camera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative64.3%

StarryCamera2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral18.5%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Stars Full Camera

No in-app purchases

None

StarryCamera2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stars Full Camera free?
Stars Full Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarryCamera2 free?
StarryCamera2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stars Full Camera or StarryCamera2?
StarryCamera2 is rated higher. Stars Full Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while StarryCamera2 averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Stars Full Camera or StarryCamera2 have ads?
Neither Stars Full Camera nor StarryCamera2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stars Full Camera or StarryCamera2?
Stars Full Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and StarryCamera2 monthly. Most recently, Stars Full Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and StarryCamera2 on October 26, 2026.

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