Comparison

SynScan vs Proppo

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

Head to head
About

SynScan

Control motorized telescope mounts for celestial object tracking and exploration. Features include GOTO functionality, object catalogs, and gamepad navigation. Ideal for novice users with alt-azimuth mounts.

Highlights
  • Control telescope mount slew, align, GOTO, and track
  • Point and Track celestial objects
  • Support gamepad navigation
  • Browse and save celestial object catalogs
  • Third-party app integration (ASCOM, SkySafari, Stellarium)
  • Emulator mount for testing
Features
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Use the SynScan app to control Sky-Watcher telescope mounts via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE. Mounts without built-in Wi-Fi can be supported via a SynScan Wi-Fi adapter. This version of the SynScan app is suited for novice users using alt-azimuth mounts. Features - Control telescope mount to slew, align, GOTO and track. - Point And Track: track celestial objects (including the Sun and planets) without aligning. - Support gamepad navigation. - Browse a catalog of stars, comets, and deep sky objects. Or, save your own objects. - Provide access to mount for use by third-party apps, including ASCOM clients, SkySafari, Luminos, Stellarium Mobile Plus, Stellarium Desktop or customer-developed apps. Also set up mount alignment for Luminos, Skysafari. - Support access to the mount and the SynScan app from any platform that supports TCP/UDP connections. - Provide emulator mount for testing and practicing. - Track fast-moving earth satellites by working with the PreviSat app on Windows PC or the Lumios app on iOS devices.

About

Proppo

Features
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Proppo is a powerful, easy-to-use Property Management System (PMS) designed for hotels, resorts, homestays, and vacation rentals. Whether you manage a single property or multiple, Proppo helps you simplify operations, boost revenue, and deliver exceptional guest experiences, all from one dashboard. Everything You Need to Run Your Property: Front Office Management: Handle check-ins, check-outs, room assignments, and guest details effortlessly. Reservation Calendar: View and manage all your bookings, online, offline, and from travel agents in one place. Rate & Inventory Control: Adjust pricing and room availability instantly across all connected channels. Multi-Property Support: Seamlessly manage multiple hotels or stays under one account. Built for Modern Hospitality: Channel Manager Integration: Connect to top OTAs and distribution platforms so you never have to update rates manually. Booking Engine: Enable direct bookings on your website and boost your online visibility. POS & Kitchen Module: Manage restaurant orders, menus, and billing directly within your PMS. Housekeeping Management: Track room status, cleaning schedules, and staff tasks in real time.

Screenshots

SynScan3 screens
Proppo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proppo at every 3 weeks against SynScan's every 2 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynScan ships an update every 2 months, Proppo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SynScan versus Proppo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynScanProppo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstropower Technology Co. Ltd.Swippy Tech

In-app purchases

None

SynScan

No in-app purchases

None

Proppo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SynScan free?
SynScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proppo free?
Proppo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SynScan or Proppo have ads?
Neither SynScan nor Proppo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynScan or Proppo?
SynScan ships an update every 2 months, and Proppo every 3 weeks. Most recently, SynScan was updated on June 1, 2026 and Proppo on September 9, 2026.

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