# SynScan Pro vs ScopeWizard

The clearest difference is rating: ScopeWizard at 5.0 against SynScan Pro's 2.6. ScopeWizard also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). SynScan Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ScopeWizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynScan Pro has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SynScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, ScopeWizard every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SynScan Pro | ScopeWizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synscan-pro/id1302270121/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scopewizard/id1614476586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787940478) | [Richard Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/297344959) |

## What reviewers say

### SynScan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synscan-pro/id1302270121)

Control motorized telescope mounts for celestial observation and astrophotography. Features include precise slewing, alignment, GOTO, and tracking of stars, planets, and deep-sky objects. Supports advanced functions like polar alignment and camera triggering.

**Highlights:** Control telescope mount (slew, align, GOTO, track), Point and Track celestial objects, Gamepad navigation support, Catalog of celestial objects, Third-party app integration (ASCOM, SkySafari), Polar alignment (with or without polar scope), Camera shutter release control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScopeWizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scopewizard/id1614476586)

This app simplifies telescope, eyepiece, and camera calculations with a unified database of equipment. Easily mix and match your gear or input custom values for precise specifications.

**Highlights:** Unified formula database, Equipment database, Mix and match gear, Custom value input, Telescope specifications calculation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SynScan Pro free?

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

### Is ScopeWizard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SynScan Pro or ScopeWizard?

ScopeWizard is rated higher. SynScan Pro averages 2.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while ScopeWizard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SynScan Pro or ScopeWizard have ads?

Neither SynScan Pro nor ScopeWizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SynScan Pro or ScopeWizard?

SynScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ScopeWizard every 25 months. Most recently, SynScan Pro was updated on July 4, 2026 and ScopeWizard on September 11, 2026.

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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.*