Comparison

Astrolabe vs HINATA

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

Head to head
About

Astrolabe

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Features: - Augmented Reality: Astrolabe will detect the sky for you and will blend the sun path with it. You can easily control blending amount by scrolling up/down with two fingers. You can take a picture as you walk by a location that would be ideal for your photo shoot. Check the image in your recent plans to see whether the composition you had in your mind, will be attainable. - Simulated Camera and lens: Astrolabe simulates and works like a DSLR camera and lens. You can change the sensor size in the settings, and the focal length that will appear on the screen will be the one you need to capture your photo. You can double tap with two fingers to see the whole picture frame. This will help you to compose a better image. - iCloud sync: With the help of iCloud sync, your plans will sync across all of your devices. - Reminder: After you've achieved your desired result, you can set a reminder to ensure you don't miss the shoot. Optional features: - Pro: You don't need to be at the spot where you want to capture your photo, if you use Google Street inside Astrolabe (see the In-App purchases section on the settings inside Astrolabe for the price available in your country). Simply select the location with the help of street view overlay on map. The street view images you will see on main view are simulated using the same DSLR settings you used for Augmented Reality. This is just the beginning for us and we have so many features planned for Astrolabe (including planning for the moon, Milky Way and star trails). Please guide and support us in improving our work. We intend to offer an accurate Astrolabe to your pockets so you can plan your shots with ease. Astrolabe includes Google Maps features and content for iOS. Street View are only available in certain geographical regions. Astrolabe is not related to, or affiliated with Google Inc. Google Maps™, Google Places™, PEGMAN™ and Google Street View™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Terms of use: https://www.dariusm/terms

About

HINATA

Visualize sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Understand how light changes by time and season for various locations. Ideal for home viewing, gardening, and scouting photo spots.

Highlights
  • Sun position and direction on map
  • Time slider for light changes
  • Seasonal solstice presets
  • Satellite and 3D map support
  • Shadow trend visualization
Features
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“Will this place get enough sunlight?” HINATA lets you check sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Visualize how light changes by time and season, and quickly understand when and where sunlight reaches your location. Great for - Home/apartment viewing before visits - Balcony or gardening light checks - Photo/video location scouting Main features - Sun position and direction on map - Time slider to compare light changes - Summer/Winter solstice presets - Satellite and 3D map support Notes - Calculations are based on map center coordinates and selected time - Results are guidance only and not guaranteed real-world sunlight - Sun icon altitude is optimized for 2D view (3D focuses on direction) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Astrolabe4 screens
HINATA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Astrolabe at none against HINATA's shown. HINATA's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 46 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Astrolabe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and HINATA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrolabe ships an update every 46 months, HINATA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Astrolabe versus HINATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrolabeHINATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDariush MajidiHiroto Endo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Astrolabe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$48.991 Year
2 purchases

HINATA

Subscriptions2
  • Proプラン(月)$2.991 Month
  • Proプラン(年)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Astrolabe free?
Astrolabe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HINATA free?
HINATA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astrolabe or HINATA have ads?
HINATA shows ads; Astrolabe does not.
Which is updated more often, Astrolabe or HINATA?
Astrolabe ships an update every 46 months, and HINATA every 5 days. Most recently, Astrolabe was updated on October 27, 2026 and HINATA on October 28, 2026.

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