Comparison

PushToCam for Telescope vs AR

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

AR

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PushToCam for Telescope3 screens
AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PushToCam for Telescope versus AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushToCam for TelescopeAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryong chong lohJOC

In-app purchases

None

PushToCam for Telescope

No in-app purchases

None

AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushToCam for Telescope free?
PushToCam for Telescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PushToCam for Telescope or AR have ads?
Neither PushToCam for Telescope nor AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushToCam for Telescope or AR?
PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, and AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, PushToCam for Telescope was updated on September 22, 2026 and AR on September 9, 2026.

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