# FinderCam with Plate Solving vs SkyPlanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyPlanner at 100% against FinderCam with Plate Solving's 43%. SkyPlanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). FinderCam with Plate Solving's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

FinderCam with Plate Solving is free to download; SkyPlanner costs $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FinderCam with Plate Solving asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of FinderCam with Plate Solving's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyPlanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FinderCam with Plate Solving | SkyPlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findercam-with-plate-solving/id1541018483/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 3 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) |

## What reviewers say

### FinderCam with Plate Solving

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findercam-with-plate-solving/id1541018483)

This app helps you find celestial objects in the night sky using your device's camera. It identifies stars for accurate alignment, guiding you to targets even with light pollution or partial clouds. Advanced features assist with telescope and binocular use for deep sky object hunting.

**Highlights:** Night sky object identification, Plate solving for accurate alignment, Works with light pollution and clouds, Telescope and binocular integration, Star map and celestial object catalog, Guiding line for target acquisition

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SkyPlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps astrophotographers plan their imaging sessions by providing personalized celestial target recommendations based on real-world horizons and sky conditions. It analyzes over 4,000 deep sky objects and planets, factoring in visibility, moon phase, and personal imaging history to suggest the best targets for any clear night.

**Highlights:** Personalized target recommendations, Real-world horizon mapping, Smart celestial object rankings, Yearly visibility charts, Integration time estimates, 4,000+ deep sky objects, Real-time sky conditions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyPlanner Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SkyPlanner Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FinderCam with Plate Solving free?

FinderCam with Plate Solving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyPlanner free?

SkyPlanner costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FinderCam with Plate Solving or SkyPlanner?

SkyPlanner is rated higher. FinderCam with Plate Solving averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SkyPlanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FinderCam with Plate Solving or SkyPlanner have ads?

Neither FinderCam with Plate Solving nor SkyPlanner shows ads.

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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.*