Comparison

PushToCam for Telescope vs Compass....

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

Compass....

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful digital compass. Compass helps you find direction instantly with smooth, accurate heading readings using your device’s built-in sensors. Whether youre navigating outdoors or just need quick orientation, this app delivers precision with a clean, distraction-free design. Core Features • Real-Time Compass — smooth and responsive directional heading • Accurate Heading — precise direction in degrees (0–360°) • Calibration — set your own north reference for better accuracy • Sensor Precision — optimized magnetometer-based readings Designed for Simplicity Enjoy a minimal, modern interface with intuitive controls. No clutter — just essential tools that work fast and reliably. Free Features • Dark & Light Mode • Supports 77+ languages • Built-in feedback & suggestions Premium Subscription Features • Offline mode — requires subscription • Ad-free experience — requires subscription • Early access to selected new features — requires subscription Subscription auto-renews monthly until cancelled. Perfect For • Navigation and orientation • Hiking and outdoor adventures • Travel and exploration • Camping and survival • Everyday direction finding Compass is built for speed, accuracy, and ease of use, giving you reliable direction anytime, anywhere. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushToCam for Telescope3 screens
Compass....4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushToCam for Telescope at none against Compass....'s 2. PushToCam for Telescope also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Compass.... sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. PushToCam for Telescope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, Compass.... every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PushToCam for Telescope versus Compass....: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushToCam for TelescopeCompass....
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryong chong lohOlga Ivanova

In-app purchases

None

PushToCam for Telescope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Compass....

Subscriptions1
  • compass_by_oliva_subscription$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • compass_by_oliva_donation$0.49

Questions

Is PushToCam for Telescope free?
PushToCam for Telescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass.... free?
Compass.... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushToCam for Telescope or Compass.... have ads?
Compass.... shows ads; PushToCam for Telescope does not.
Which is updated more often, PushToCam for Telescope or Compass....?
PushToCam for Telescope ships an update every 2 weeks, and Compass.... every 6 weeks. Most recently, PushToCam for Telescope was updated on October 8, 2026 and Compass.... on October 6, 2026.

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