# AstroAid vs Telescopius

The clearest difference is price: Telescopius at Free against AstroAid's $2.99. AstroAid's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (71% vs 54%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Telescopius is free to download; AstroAid costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AstroAid holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroAid has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of AstroAid's written reviews are positive against 54% of Telescopius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroAid | Telescopius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroaid/id541448395/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 125 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLanga, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/541448398) | [Sebastian Oscar Garcia Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735930655) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroAid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroaid/id541448395)

Visualize what you'll see through your telescope with different eyepieces and optical aids. Plan your astrophotography by pairing cameras with telescopes to see what fits in the frame. Includes astronomical catalogs and equipment lists.

**Highlights:** Telescope/eyepiece/imager field of view simulation, Magnification and visual magnitude limit calculation, Built-in astronomical object catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC), Searchable object catalogs with downloadable images, Extensive equipment lists with custom entry support, iCloud synchronization for custom equipment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Telescopius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751)

Discover celestial objects for your telescope and plan stunning astrophotography shots. Save favorite targets, simulate camera framings, and create intricate mosaics. Explore a community gallery of breathtaking astrophotography.

**Highlights:** Find telescope targets, Save favorite celestial objects, Simulate astrophotography framings, Plan image mosaics, Community astrophotography gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroAid free?

AstroAid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Telescopius free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AstroAid or Telescopius?

AstroAid is rated higher. AstroAid averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Telescopius averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do AstroAid or Telescopius have ads?

Neither AstroAid nor Telescopius shows ads.

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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.*