Comparison

Catálogo Messier vs Castomètre

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Catálogo Messier

Features
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Simple application to have the Messier catalogue of objects on your mobile phone and be able to consult its most relevant information. Add your favourite objects to the list of favourites for quicker access. Filter the list of objects by visibility according to your current location.

About

Castomètre

Features
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Castomètre vous permet de scanner facilement une pièce de votre domicile et d'en récupérer les dimensions dans notre outil 3D sur https://logiciels-conception.castorama.fr

Screenshots

Catálogo Messier4 screens
Castomètre1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Castomètre at every 3 weeks against Catálogo Messier's every 9 months. 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

Catálogo Messier ships an update every 9 months, Castomètre every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Catálogo Messier versus Castomètre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatálogo MessierCastomètre
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo Morcillo PerezCASTORAMA FRANCE

In-app purchases

None

Catálogo Messier

No in-app purchases

None

Castomètre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catálogo Messier free?
Catálogo Messier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Castomètre free?
Castomètre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catálogo Messier or Castomètre have ads?
Neither Catálogo Messier nor Castomètre shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catálogo Messier or Castomètre?
Catálogo Messier ships an update every 9 months, and Castomètre every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catálogo Messier was updated on November 3, 2026 and Castomètre on October 31, 2026.

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