PushToCam for Telescope vs AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- No phone camera required
- Phone orientation independent
- Attaches to telescope tube
- Bright star alignment
- Object of interest catalog
- Location-based sky model
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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!
AR
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Discover the universe like never before! This cutting-edge augmented reality app transforms your device into a powerful celestial guide. Simply point your camera at the night sky to instantly identify stars, planets, constellations, and deep-space objects with pinpoint accuracy. Perfect for both amateur stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, our app delivers professional-grade sky mapping in your pocket. The intuitive interface makes cosmic exploration accessible to everyone, while advanced features satisfy experienced observers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PushToCam for Telescope at every 2 weeks against AR's every 5 weeks. AR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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.
PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushToCam for Telescope | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yong chong loh | JOC |
In-app purchases
PushToCam for Telescope
No in-app purchases
AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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