AstroShader vs CapCheer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AstroShader
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.
- 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
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One-time purchase. No subscription. AstroShader is an astrophotography app for capturing, stacking and editing. All you need is a stand, tripod, telescope or rock (to lean your phone on). AstroShader lets you align and stack live during the image capture process. You can also align and stack images from you Photos library. No need to transfer images to a computer to align and stack them separately (but there is a built in intervalometer if you need it). To take an image follow these steps: • Use a stand, tripod, telescope mount (or lean your iPhone on a rock). • Zoom in on stars and set focus manually, or use autofocus. • Set the exposure time, ISO and white balance, or leave to auto-exposure. • Set the number of exposures to be automatically aligned and stacked. • Calibrate your images from the edit tools. • After the capture is complete you can edit and save your image—including as 16bit TIFF. • You can open images directly to use the edit tools in AstroShader - rather following a new image capture. Image capture options include: • Number of exposures to be aligned and stacked • Exposure time • ISO • White balance • Camera type • Countdown timer • Manual focus • Pause the capture to reposition iPhone or telescope Edit options include: • Stretch image • Background extraction • Dynamic background extraction (DBE) • x5 Histogram curves for fine tonal adjustment • x3 sharpen layers each with radius and intensity with layer blending rather than chaining • Brightness (low light enhancement) • Saturation • Black point • Temperature • Tint • Save format options; HEIF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF
CapCheer
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CapCheer Capture every unforgettable reaction, wherever you watch the game. CapCheer automatically detects crowd noise, cheering, and celebrations through your phone's microphone and instantly starts recording your reaction. Whether you're watching from your living room, a pub, a fan zone, a friend's house, or anywhere else, simply place your phone nearby with CapCheer running and let the app do the rest. No buttons. No missed moments. Just pure emotion captured automatically. HOW IT WORKS Before the match starts, place your phone where it can hear you and your friends. When a goal is scored, a last-minute winner is celebrated, or the room erupts with excitement, CapCheer detects the sudden increase in noise and automatically starts recording using your front-facing camera. Every captured moment is transformed into a shareable reaction video, preserving the excitement exactly as it happened. KEY FEATURES Automatic Cheer Detection CapCheer listens for sudden cheers, celebrations, and crowd reactions using your device's microphone. When the excitement peaks, recording starts automatically. Never miss the moment because you were too busy celebrating. Instant Reaction Videos Every captured celebration becomes a ready-to-share reaction clip featuring your live reaction and match context. Perfect for sharing with friends, family, group chats, and social media. Decibel Analytics See how loud your celebrations really were. Track your biggest reactions, compare memorable moments, and discover which matches generated the most excitement. Watch Anywhere CapCheer works wherever football is being watched: * At home * In the pub * At a fan event * At a friend's house * During watch parties * Anywhere supporters gather Simply place your phone nearby and let CapCheer capture the moments that matter. Personal Reaction Timeline Build a collection of your best celebrations throughout the season and relive every unforgettable moment. Capture the noise. Relive the emotion. Share the moment. CapCheer — because the best reactions happen when nobody is reaching for the record button.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CapCheer at Free against AstroShader's $1.99. CapCheer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). AstroShader's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
CapCheer is free to download; AstroShader costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AstroShader ships an update every 3 weeks, CapCheer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | AstroShader | CapCheer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AstroShader Limited | CapCheer |
In-app purchases
AstroShader
No in-app purchases
CapCheer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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