Local Sidereal Time vs Deferred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Sidereal Time
This app calculates local sidereal time, a system astronomers use to locate celestial objects. It can also be used for personal development, with studies suggesting increased psychic abilities during specific sidereal times. The pro version offers advanced features like notifications and map-based calculations.
- Calculate local sidereal time
- Astronomy celestial object location
- Potential psychic ability enhancement
- Pro version notifications
- Pro version map-based calculation
- Pro version date/time conversion
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Sidereal helps you track local sidereal time from your current location or any place you want to check. It is designed for people interested in the 13:30 LST window discussed in remote-viewing literature, while also supporting any custom sidereal target you want to follow. Use Sidereal to: View a live local sidereal clock based on your current location Calculate local sidereal time manually from longitude, date, and time Search for a city or address and see the result with map support Generate the next 31 upcoming hits for your selected sidereal target Schedule the next 30 days of on-device alerts Export future times to CSV and export events to your calendar Customize your target LST, alert timing, full-window notifications, night viewing, and map visibility Sidereal starts with 13:30 LST as the default target, but you can change it in Settings to track any local sidereal time. The app includes a trial, with Pro unlocking continued access to advanced tools and planning features.
Deferred
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Deferred helps you manage tasks efficiently by allowing you to set due dates and defer tasks with ease. Stay organized and in control with a simple, intuitive interface and local storage support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deferred at none against Local Sidereal Time's 1. Deferred also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Local Sidereal Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Deferred asks for nothing beyond the download.
Local Sidereal Time ships an update every 4 months, Deferred every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Sidereal Time | Deferred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scott Spiller | Technowand Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Local Sidereal Time
Reported bugs
4 issues- Alarm doesn't work
- Crashes when loading
- Notification issues
- Pro purchase restoration not working
Requested features
4 requests- Add alarm feature
- Allow setting location manually
- Improve notification handling
- Automatically adjust for daylight saving time
Deferred
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Local Sidereal Time
- Pro$4.99
Deferred
No in-app purchases
Questions
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