# DWARFLAB vs AstroEdit

The clearest difference is price: DWARFLAB at Free against AstroEdit's $2.99. DWARFLAB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (140 vs 17). AstroEdit's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (62% vs 36%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DWARFLAB is free to download; AstroEdit costs $2.99 up front. AstroEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DWARFLAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

AstroEdit holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DWARFLAB has 140 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of DWARFLAB's written reviews are positive against 62% of AstroEdit's.

DWARFLAB ships an update every 5 weeks, AstroEdit every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DWARFLAB | AstroEdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarflab/id1667394131/reviews) | **[3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroedit-simple-and-quick/id6478158736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 205 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinyphoton (Wuhan) Technology. Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470898020) | [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) |

## What reviewers say

### DWARFLAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarflab/id1667394131)

This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Wireless telescope connection, In-built star atlas for astrophotography, Automatic celestial and motion tracking, In-app image stacking and post-processing, Gigapixel panorama creation, Time-lapse photography

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 High-quality astrophotography results
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- 🎯 Intuitive sky atlas and target selection
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements
- ⚡ Responsive developer team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow connection establishment (15-30 minutes)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📉 Tracking frame drops (25% loss reported)
- 🔄 Connection drops after minutes

**Reported bugs**

- WiFi connection fails repeatedly or drops within seconds
- App crashes on iOS 18 and older iOS versions
- Account creation security verification fails
- Full-screen mode freezes with no escape option
- Autofocus produces inconsistent or blurry results

**Requested features**

- One-tap return to home and power off function
- Panorama/mosaic image merging capability
- Comet-aligned tracking mode
- Dew control for iOS (available on Android)
- iPad-optimized app version


### AstroEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroedit-simple-and-quick/id6478158736)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly enhance your astrophotography with advanced AI tools. Remove noise, stars, and gradients to reveal stunning cosmic details. Includes essential editing controls for professional-quality results on your iPhone.

**Highlights:** AI Noise Reduction, AI Star Removal, AI Gradient Removal, AI Satellite Trail Removal, Oval Star Correction, Easy Image Controls, Curves Adjustment, Wavelet Sharpening

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Back AI Training | $0.99 | per month |
| Back New Features. | $1.99 | per month |
| Back App Longevity | $2.99 | per month |
| Activate AI features | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DWARFLAB free?

DWARFLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AstroEdit free?

AstroEdit costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DWARFLAB or AstroEdit?

AstroEdit is rated higher. DWARFLAB averages 3.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while AstroEdit averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do DWARFLAB or AstroEdit have ads?

Neither DWARFLAB nor AstroEdit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DWARFLAB or AstroEdit?

DWARFLAB ships an update every 5 weeks, and AstroEdit every 6 days. Most recently, DWARFLAB was updated on September 20, 2026 and AstroEdit on September 23, 2026.

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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.*