# Astro Tools vs Shade Compass

The clearest difference is price: Astro Tools at Free against Shade Compass's $0.99. Astro Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Shade Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Astro Tools is free to download; Shade Compass costs $0.99 up front. Astro Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shade Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Tools | Shade Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-compass/id6774860770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimitrios Kechagias](https://appshunter.io/developer/970157964) | [Ira Seferovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774395008) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-tools/id1222414156)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astro Tools Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Astro Tools Pro 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Astro Tools Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


### Shade Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-compass/id6774860770)

Visualize the sun's path and your shadow's position throughout the day. Plan outdoor activities, photography, or gardening with augmented reality features and detailed celestial data.

**Highlights:** Live sun and shadow visualization, Augmented reality sun path, Object shadow casting, 24-hour time scrubber, Golden hour and twilight alerts, Moon and planet tracking, Seasonal sun path analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Tools free?

Astro Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shade Compass free?

Shade Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Astro Tools or Shade Compass have ads?

Neither Astro Tools nor Shade Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astro Tools or Shade Compass?

Astro Tools ships an update every 10 days, and Shade Compass every 10 days. Most recently, Astro Tools was updated on October 10, 2026 and Shade Compass on October 10, 2026.

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