Comparison

PLAY'A vs AstroExposure

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

Head to head
About

PLAY'A

This app is a versatile VR video player and viewer designed for ease of use. It supports a wide range of video formats and playback options, including local files and online streaming, all within an intuitive VR environment.

Highlights
  • Supports 2D, 3D, 180°, and 360° videos
  • Plays 4K and MP4 formats
  • Plays all video formats
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Playback from local files and network streams
  • VR video adjustments (tilt, zoom, speed)
  • Automatic pause on headset removal
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Exclusive to users that don’t like complications - Play’a is the versatile Video VR Player and Viewer created to match a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s a Simple and Intuitive Interface, a very Hip Contemporary Design of the app, Playback of the downloads from the Local File Storage or Streaming Online from the Network Connected Servers, Play’a does it right and it does it with style! Navigation is the best and easy in and out of VR. Just jump on a couch and turn it on - you are ready to watch! At their fingertips, the users like you will find: 2D, 3D, flat, fisheye, 180° and 360° Videos automatically recognized 4K, mp4 playback All Video Formats Supported Intuitive user interface Shake smoothing Cinematic mode Privacy modes Hands-free mode Convenient folder navigation Picture adjustments: brightness, contrast, saturation VR Video adjustments: tilt, height, zoom, playback speed Automatic pause if the headset is removed For your ultimate convenience, PLAY’A VR supports all stereo video formats including 3D side-by-side and 3D top-bottom frame packing, as well as all the traditional video formats. Just download the app and see it for yourself ! ;)

About

AstroExposure

Features
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AstroExposure is a simple, precise calculator for planning your night sky photography. Choose your calculation method, enter your focal length, aperture, and sensor specifications, and instantly get a recommended exposure time to minimize star trailing. The app supports the most widely used astrophotography rules, including the 500 Rule and the NPF Rule. You can also select a camera from the built-in database, adjust settings manually, and save your favorite configurations. Key features: • Astrophotography exposure time calculation • 500 Rule and NPF Rule support • Sensor or camera selection • Focal length, aperture, and pixel size settings • Favorites for quick access to your settings • Clean, fast, and distraction-free interface AstroExposure is designed for photographers who want to spend less time calculating and more time under the stars.

Screenshots

PLAY'A4 screens
AstroExposure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAY'A at none against AstroExposure's 3. PLAY'A also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. AstroExposure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PLAY'A asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PLAY'A versus AstroExposure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLAY'AAstroExposure
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSwearl, LLCPiriou Alain

Bugs and requests

PLAY'A

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Shaking/spinning screen
  • Inability to add websites
  • No sound in certain scenarios
  • Playback issues with high-resolution videos
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  • Unreliable DLNA/SMB connectivity

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multi-tasking support
  • Improved SMB/network file support
  • Customizable text/cursor size
  • YouTube integration
  • Passthrough mode for mixed reality
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  • Ability to adjust VR screen size

AstroExposure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PLAY'A

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AstroExposure

One-time3
  • Espresso under the stars ☕️$0.99
  • Latte under the stars ☕️🥛$2.99
  • Coffee thermos under the stars 🫖$3.99

Questions

Is PLAY'A free?
PLAY'A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroExposure free?
AstroExposure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLAY'A or AstroExposure have ads?
Neither PLAY'A nor AstroExposure shows ads.

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