Comparison

Capsule360 vs Seestar

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

Head to head
About

Capsule360

This versatile device and its companion app enable advanced time-lapse photography, 360° product shots, and panoramas with DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone cameras. It offers multiple shooting modes and wireless communication between units for complex motion setups.

Highlights
  • Advanced time-lapse modes (Bulb Ramping, Interval Ramping, HDR)
  • 360° product photography
  • Panorama creation
  • Wireless multi-unit communication
  • Face tracking (Follow Me mode)
  • Star tracking
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Capsule360 is a Versatile Time-lapse Motion Control Box which is compatible with DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras, smartphones and action cameras. It combines multiple operating modes in a single unit such as Enhanced Time-lapse Modes, 360° Product Photography and Panorama. When several Capsule360 units are working together to create motions, they do not need any cable connection at all. No more cable clutter! All units communicate with each other without a cable. You can use Capsule360 to take time-lapse photos as well. It offers both standard and advanced time-lapse modes. The advanced modes are Bulb Ramping, Interval Ramping, Long Exposure and HDR (High Dynamic Range) time-lapse modes. These modes do not require the existence of the smartphone during the shooting. Once you have the parameters set and start the shooting, you can just use your smartphone for other purposes. Capsule360 benefits from your smartphone in every possible way, but it is also capable of doing many things by itself. Our user-friendly and cleverly designed mobile application lets you make all setup and configurations easily. You will not be bored with complex user interfaces and your motion setup will only take 10 seconds. Current modes in the app: Basic Timelapse Long Exposure Timelapse Bulb Ramping Timelapse Interval Ramping Timelapse HDR Timelapse Basic Video Follow Me (Face Tracking mode) Turntable Mode (360 degree product photography) Panorama (Includes multi row panorama) Remote Controlled Motion Star Tracker

About

Seestar

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of telescope
  • Automatic celestial object finding and tracking
  • Solar observation with filter
  • Scenery mode for terrestrial viewing
  • Built-in sky atlas and encyclopedia
  • Stargazing index and recommendations
  • Share observations with community
Features
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Take the first step in exploring the universe! The Seestar smart telescope will give you a stargazing experience like never before. No need for professional guidance, just tap on the screen and you are ready to observe and capture the stars. Seestar is a smart device that integrates the functions of an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, with both hardware and software applications. With the Seestar App, you can easily control this multifunctional device and explore the infinite world of stars. Key features: - Wireless control: Control with Seestar device through wireless connection. - Stargazing Mode: Automatically find and focus on celestial objects, intelligently identify stars and track them for automatic capturing and image processing. - Solar Mode: Support auto-scan and solar tracking. Use the included Solar Filter to observe the unique sun. - Scenery mode: Manually control the telescope direction and auto-focus, so you can enjoy observing birds and landscapes. -Sky Atlas: Built-in curated celestial object database AND a rich astronomical knowledge encyclopedia,help you easily understand the mystery of starry sky. - Stargazing Index forecasts and popular Recommendations: Stay updated with popular information, making you an expert in astronomical events. - Share Your Work in the Square: Engage and exchange insights with astronomy enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing your observational achievements. - Adaptation Model: It will work with all Seestar models. Seestar is your ideal companion for exploring the universe, observing the stars and sharing experiences. Download Seestar App now and Explore the universe with Seestar.

Screenshots

Capsule3604 screens
Seestar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seestar at 62% against Capsule360's 14%. Seestar also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). Capsule360's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seestar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seestar has 334 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Capsule360's written reviews are positive against 62% of Seestar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, Seestar monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Capsule360 versus Seestar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule360Seestar
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (7 ratings)4.2 (334 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETISuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Capsule360

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Seestar

All ratings334 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Capsule360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Seestar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update cycle preventing settings changes
  • Tracking errors and star trailing issues
  • App crashing on startup
  • Inability to connect to telescope
  • Forced firmware updates during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add equatorial mode support
  • Provide fine control of exposure time
  • Implement mosaic mode for wider FOV
  • Add support for iPad landscape mode
  • Integrate with other astronomy apps

In-app purchases

None

Capsule360

No in-app purchases

None

Seestar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capsule360 free?
Capsule360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seestar free?
Seestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capsule360 or Seestar?
Seestar is rated higher. Capsule360 averages 1.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Seestar averages 4.2 from 334 ratings.
Do Capsule360 or Seestar have ads?
Capsule360 shows ads; Seestar does not.
Which is updated more often, Capsule360 or Seestar?
Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Seestar monthly. Most recently, Capsule360 was updated on June 1, 2026 and Seestar on September 25, 2026.

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