# Light Pollution Map vs Directional Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Directional Camera at 100% against Light Pollution Map's 57%. Directional Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Light Pollution Map's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 2) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Light Pollution Map costs $4.99 and Directional Camera $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Directional Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Pollution Map has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Light Pollution Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Directional Camera's.

Light Pollution Map ships an update every 3 months, Directional Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Pollution Map | Directional Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-pollution-map/id1530464858/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directional-camera/id6756622438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jurij Stare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530464860) | [ALAN PETERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436516782) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Pollution Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-pollution-map/id1530464858)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Visualize sky brightness data, including VIIRS and SQM measurements, to understand light pollution levels. Explore various overlays like cloud coverage, aurora forecasts, and observatory locations. Offers offline access to essential maps.

**Highlights:** VIIRS, Sky Brightness, World Atlas, Cloud, Aurora layers, Color blind friendly color options, Cloud animation, SQM/SQC readings submission, International dark sky parks overlay, Offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Directional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directional-camera/id6756622438)

Capture precise orientation data, including camera direction and angular measurements, directly within your photos. This app transforms your device into a professional tool for documenting field phenomena, construction sites, or evidence with critical context.

**Highlights:** Precise camera azimuth and pitch visualization, Angular measurement grid for estimating object size, Data-rich photo overlay with timestamp and GPS, Permanent documentation of orientation data, Ideal for field research and investigations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Pollution Map free?

Light Pollution Map costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Directional Camera free?

Directional Camera costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Pollution Map or Directional Camera?

Directional Camera is rated higher. Light Pollution Map averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Directional Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Light Pollution Map or Directional Camera have ads?

Neither Light Pollution Map nor Directional Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Pollution Map or Directional Camera?

Light Pollution Map ships an update every 3 months, and Directional Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Light Pollution Map was updated on October 12, 2026 and Directional Camera on October 2, 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.*