# Droneception vs AstroIQ

The clearest difference is rating: AstroIQ at 4.0 against Droneception's 1.0. Droneception's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Droneception asks for nothing beyond the download.

AstroIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Droneception | AstroIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droneception/id1273583363/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroiq-astrophotography/id6789467352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DroneBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024277072) | [Davide Mancini](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789467354) |

## What reviewers say

### Droneception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droneception/id1273583363)

Easily capture inception-style photos with your DJI drone. The app automates the capture process, allowing you to focus on flying and previewing your mission. Stitch the acquired photos together using various methods.

**Highlights:** Automated photo capture, Inception/flatland style photos, DJI drone compatibility, Mission preview, In-app tutorial, Facebook community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AstroIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroiq-astrophotography/id6789467352)

This app helps astrophotographers plan their shoots by assessing sky conditions, previewing target framing with your equipment, and providing a deep-sky catalog. It includes local weather forecasts and allows you to save multiple gear setups.

**Highlights:** Sky quality scoring, Framing previews with custom gear, Deep-sky target catalog, Multiple equipment setup storage, Local weather and cloud forecasts, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AstroIQ Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| AstroIQ Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Droneception free?

Droneception is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AstroIQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Droneception or AstroIQ?

AstroIQ is rated higher. Droneception averages 1.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AstroIQ averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Droneception or AstroIQ have ads?

Neither Droneception nor AstroIQ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*