Comparison

StarryCamera2 vs SkyPlanner

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

Head to head
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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StarryCamera is a camera app for taking photo of stars. Why not try shooting star trails with your iPhone? ----- # How to use 1. Mount your iphone on a tripod. 2. Choose shooting mode. 3. Choose ISO, Shutter Speed. 4. Tap the shutter button. # 5 modes Starry sky mode : Highlight bright stars, and increase contrast. Star trails mode : Lighten blend mode for star trails. Milky way mode : Increase contrast. Night view mode : No image processing. Low noise. Lighten mode : Lighten blend mode. (for firefly, light trail, etc)

About

SkyPlanner

This app helps astrophotographers plan their imaging sessions by providing personalized celestial target recommendations based on real-world horizons and sky conditions. It analyzes over 4,000 deep sky objects and planets, factoring in visibility, moon phase, and personal imaging history to suggest the best targets for any clear night.

Highlights
  • Personalized target recommendations
  • Real-world horizon mapping
  • Smart celestial object rankings
  • Yearly visibility charts
  • Integration time estimates
  • 4,000+ deep sky objects
  • Real-time sky conditions
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SkyPlanner: Your Personal Astrophotography Planner Stop guessing what's worth imaging tonight. SkyPlanner combines your real-world horizon with a massive celestial database to deliver personalized, ranked target recommendations, so every clear night counts. YOUR SKY. NOT SOMEONE ELSE'S. Most planning tools assume a perfect horizon. Your backyard doesn't have one. SkyPlanner uses your phone's camera to capture your actual horizon profile, including trees, rooftops, and hills, at each of your imaging locations. Every recommendation, every visibility window, every integration time estimate is calculated against your obstructions, not a textbook sphere. SMART RANKINGS. BETTER NIGHTS. SkyPlanner's ranking engine analyzes over 4,000 deep sky objects and surfaces the best targets for your specific date, location, and sky conditions. It factors in: Visibility window duration from your location - Moon phase and angular separation - Object altitude and atmospheric seeing - Seasonal peak imaging windows - Your personal imaging history New to an object? SkyPlanner flags targets you haven't imaged yet and surfaces ones you may never have considered. PLAN AHEAD. IMAGE SMARTER. Don't wait for clear skies to start planning. SkyPlanner's yearly visibility charts show you exactly when each object peaks from your location, so you can schedule sessions weeks in advance and never miss the optimal imaging window for a target again. Available integration time is calculated for any object, on any date, from any of your saved locations. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - 4,000+ deep sky objects with detailed data - Planets with apparent size, magnitude, and event tracking (oppositions, elongations) - Integrated real-time sky conditions (cloud cover, atmospheric transparency, and seeing) displayed across your entire observing night - Monthly planner with moon phase calendar and high-illumination warnings - Full search with Messier, NGC, IC, and common name support - Save favorites, log imaged objects, and add personal notes to any target SKYPLANNER PRO Take your sessions further with an optional Pro subscription: - AI-powered target descriptions tailored to your specific equipment - Personalized imaging and processing tips based on your camera, telescope, and skill level - Advanced ranking controls to tune recommendations to your preferences Whether you're imaging from a light-polluted suburb or a dark-sky site, SkyPlanner Pro gives you expert-level guidance without the guesswork. SkyPlanner is designed for astrophotographers of all experience levels, from first-light imagers to seasoned deep sky veterans. It’s a big universe. Make your plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.optickstudios.com/skyplanner-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StarryCamera24 screens
SkyPlanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyPlanner at 100% against StarryCamera2's 48%. SkyPlanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). StarryCamera2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On ads 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

StarryCamera2 costs $3.99 and SkyPlanner $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StarryCamera2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarryCamera2 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of StarryCamera2's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyPlanner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StarryCamera2 versus SkyPlanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarryCamera2SkyPlanner
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer康行 NagasimaOpticks Studios LLC

Customer experience

StarryCamera2

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

SkyPlanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarryCamera2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyPlanner

Subscriptions2
  • SkyPlanner Pro$4.991 Month
  • SkyPlanner Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is StarryCamera2 free?
StarryCamera2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyPlanner free?
SkyPlanner costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarryCamera2 or SkyPlanner?
SkyPlanner is rated higher. StarryCamera2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SkyPlanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StarryCamera2 or SkyPlanner have ads?
Neither StarryCamera2 nor SkyPlanner shows ads.

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