# AstroShader vs FlightCatcherPro

The clearest difference is price: FlightCatcherPro at Free against AstroShader's $1.99. FlightCatcherPro also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%). AstroShader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FlightCatcherPro is free to download; AstroShader costs $1.99 up front. FlightCatcherPro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AstroShader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for AstroShader against 4.4 for FlightCatcherPro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of AstroShader's written reviews are positive against 83% of FlightCatcherPro's.

AstroShader ships an update every 3 weeks, FlightCatcherPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroShader | FlightCatcherPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshader/id6444631986/reviews) | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightcatcherpro-spot-planes/id6749510087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AstroShader Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655754202) | [TOM CHRISTIAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830845187) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroShader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshader/id6444631986)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #138 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture, stack, and edit stunning astrophotography directly on your mobile device. This app streamlines the process by aligning and stacking images live during capture, eliminating the need for external software. Fine-tune your celestial images with a comprehensive suite of editing tools.

**Highlights:** Live image alignment and stacking, Manual focus control, Adjustable exposure, ISO, and white balance, Intervalometer for timed captures, Advanced image editing tools, Save in multiple formats including TIFF

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlightCatcherPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightcatcherpro-spot-planes/id6749510087)

Identify and collect real-world aircraft using your phone. Build a personal hangar of spotted planes, from modern airliners to historic warbirds. Compete with friends and earn achievements as you expand your aviation collection.

**Highlights:** Real-time aircraft identification, Build and manage a personal hangar, Collect rare and historic aircraft, Earn achievements and unlock rewards, Play and compare with friends, Spot aircraft anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlightCatcherPro Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| FlightCatcherPro | $24.99 | per year |
| FlightCatcherPro Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| FlightCatcherPro Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 10 Hangar Slots | $0.49 | one-time |
| 25 Hangar Slots | $1.49 | one-time |
| 50 Hangar Slots | $2.49 | one-time |
| 100 Hangar Slots | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroShader free?

AstroShader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightCatcherPro free?

FlightCatcherPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AstroShader or FlightCatcherPro?

FlightCatcherPro is rated higher. AstroShader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while FlightCatcherPro averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do AstroShader or FlightCatcherPro have ads?

FlightCatcherPro shows ads; AstroShader does not.

### Which is updated more often, AstroShader or FlightCatcherPro?

AstroShader ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlightCatcherPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, AstroShader was updated on October 30, 2026 and FlightCatcherPro on October 25, 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.*