Comparison

PushToCam for Telescope vs Gravity by Vaonis

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

Head to head
About

PushToCam for Telescope

This app simplifies telescope aiming by guiding you to celestial targets without needing your phone's camera or direct sky pointing. Simply align with a bright star, and it helps you find objects of interest.

Highlights
  • No phone camera required
  • Phone orientation independent
  • Attaches to telescope tube
  • Bright star alignment
  • Object of interest catalog
  • Location-based sky model
Features
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This is an easy app that guides your telescope to target. Distinctively, this app offers a simple and unique way. 1. The app does not need phone camera to work. 2. The phone does not need to point to the sky. The phone can be in any orientation. It saves your back and neck. 3. The phone does need to be attached to your telescope using eg. Bluetac, tieback. How it works? 1. Point your telescope to a bright star in the sky. Make sure the object is in the eyepiece view. 2. Select the same bright star in the app from a list. 3. Tap Align button. Now the app is accurate in that part of the sky (within 10 degrees) and present you a list of nearby object of interest. Who is it for? It is designed for amateur astronomer who 1. wants a quick and short observation of the sky e.g 10 minutes. 2. does not want to setup phone camera and telescope alignment. 3. does not want to bend over awkwardly to use the phone. The can be attached along the tube of the telescope. The app does not use phone camera to guide user to target. It requires a bright star alignment with telescope to accurately bring user to target. User needs to have some knowledge of the bright stars. It has catalogs for Messier objects, Caldwell objects and best NGC objects. You can use it to quickly point to planets, nebulae or galaxies by using manual alignment to a nearby bright star. The app uses your location to determine the sky model. It also aligns with your telescope so that accurate pointing is possible. Quick subsequent alignment is required for different part of the sky.  Please find video tutorials in the app to align the phone and telescope, to attach phone to telescope and usage manual. If you need contact me, write to ustransit74@gmail.com. Have fun!

About

Gravity by Vaonis

Transform your smartphone into a smart telescope to explore the cosmos. Capture stunning images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with advanced image stacking. Observe the Sun and Moon with dedicated modes and educational content.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as smart telescope
  • 25x optical zoom
  • Live image stacking
  • Sun and Moon observation
  • Deep sky object photography
  • Landscape and wildlife photography
  • Educational cosmic content
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Gravity by Vaonis is the dedicated application for the Hestia instrument, transforming your smartphone into a smart telescope! Intuitive and user-friendly, this mobile application enables you to explore the Cosmos with ease. Track the activities of the Sun and the Moon, and immortalize your journey through the Universe by photographing galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters at your fingertips. CAMERA MODE Boost the power of your smartphone to achieve a 25x optical zoom on your mobile's camera, allowing you to observe the wonders of the Universe up close. IMAGE PROCESSING Make the invisible visible with Hestia's live image stacking technology. Choose your target and let the magic happen. Gravity by Vaonis enhances your observation experience using exclusive image processing algorithms. It intelligently combines and aligns multiple short-exposure images captured by your smartphone to create a single high-quality photograph. SPACE CENTER Monitor the real-time activity of the Moon and the Sun. LANDSCAPE MODE With Gravity by Vaonis, your surroundings become a new playground. Observe and photograph distant landscapes or even wild animals in their natural habitat. SOLAR AND LUNAR MODE Easily and safely observe the closest star to Earth during the day using Hestia's solar filter. Track the sun's activity and witness the evolution of solar spots and faculae. Track the sun's activity by examining the variations on its visible surface. Once night falls, admire the details of the lunar craters and track the different phases of the Moon. DEEP SKY MODE Observe the brightest objects in the deep sky. The Gravity by Vaonis application will guide you step by step to help you take your own photos of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Gravity by Vaonis offers a comprehensive educational journey, providing you with the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Universe.

Screenshots

PushToCam for Telescope3 screens
Gravity by Vaonis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PushToCam for Telescope at 4.1 against Gravity by Vaonis's 2.7. PushToCam for Telescope also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 48%). Gravity by Vaonis's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushToCam for Telescope holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravity by Vaonis has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PushToCam for Telescope's written reviews are positive against 48% of Gravity by Vaonis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, Gravity by Vaonis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PushToCam for Telescope versus Gravity by Vaonis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushToCam for TelescopeGravity by Vaonis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better2.7 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better47.7% of reviews
Number of ratings949 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryong chong lohVaonis

Customer experience

PushToCam for Telescope

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Gravity by Vaonis

All ratings49 ratings
Positive36.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative43.2%

In-app purchases

None

PushToCam for Telescope

No in-app purchases

None

Gravity by Vaonis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushToCam for Telescope free?
PushToCam for Telescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gravity by Vaonis free?
Gravity by Vaonis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PushToCam for Telescope or Gravity by Vaonis?
PushToCam for Telescope is rated higher. PushToCam for Telescope averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Gravity by Vaonis averages 2.7 from 49 ratings.
Do PushToCam for Telescope or Gravity by Vaonis have ads?
Neither PushToCam for Telescope nor Gravity by Vaonis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushToCam for Telescope or Gravity by Vaonis?
PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gravity by Vaonis every 2 months. Most recently, PushToCam for Telescope was updated on September 22, 2026 and Gravity by Vaonis on September 24, 2026.

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