StarMASTER vs Askar Astro Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StarMASTER
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StarMaster提供赤道仪、天文相机、滤镜轮、电调焦等天文摄影设备的集成控制，通过手机即可实现精准GOTO、赤道仪自动校准、自动对焦、自动导星、计划任务拍摄，大幅降低天文望远镜操作门槛，让普通人也可以像专业天文爱好者一样获得前所未有的星空探索体验。
Askar Astro Controller
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As the core companion for the Askar WAF, the Askar APP offers a high-precision focusing solution for both visual astronomy and deep-sky imaging. Paired with the Askar APP, the WAF offers accurate, responsive focusing with fine step control and instant stop. Travel and step size are independently adjustable – focus in one tap. The APP offers flexible device management – rename and group your devices with ease. Step parameters and travel reverse are also adjustable, so you can tailor the focusing experience to your own workflow. The APP is currently fully optimized for the WAF. Our development team will continue to release regular updates, gradually introducing support for filter wheels, rotators, and other smart astronomy devices. By continuously expanding device compatibility, the APP aims to deliver integrated, intelligent control over a full range of astronomy accessories, providing users with a more comprehensive and efficient solution for smart astrophotography.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Askar Astro Controller at daily against StarMASTER's every 5 months. StarMASTER's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StarMASTER ships an update every 5 months, Askar Astro Controller daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarMASTER | Askar Astro Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Light Speed Vision(Beijing) Co., Ltd | Jiaxing Ruixing Optical Instrument Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
StarMASTER
No in-app purchases
Askar Astro Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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