AstroShader vs Pixel Stretch Pro

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

Pixel Stretch Pro turns your photos into vivid color-wave edits with a clean, simple pixel stretch effect. Choose a photo, place the stretch, bend the wave, and create a bold visual in seconds. Pixel Stretch Pro is made for creators who want modern, eye-catching edits without complicated tools or heavy design apps. Create smooth color trails, dramatic curves, abstract waves, and trend-ready visuals from portraits, action shots, landscapes, product photos, and everyday moments. What you can do: - Pick any photo from your library - Sample the exact colors you want to stretch - Pull the stretch in a straight line or shape it with a custom path - Keep the original photo untouched - Save finished edits at high quality - Reopen your recent saved creations from the gallery Pixel Stretch Pro is designed to feel simple on the surface and capable when you start editing. There are no templates to fight, no generated filler, and no complicated timeline. You choose the colors, direction, and shape of the stretch. Use it for: - Pixel stretch art - Color pull effects - Abstract photo edits - Glitch-inspired visuals - Posters and wallpapers - Social posts and profile images Your edits stay under your control. The app works directly with the photo you choose and saves the finished image back to your library when you are done. ---- Pixel Stretch Pro operates entirely locally on your device. It does not collect, store, or transmit any data or information. All photo-related processing is performed within the device. User privacy is Pixel Stretch Pro's top priority; we respect the confidentiality of your data. Privacy Policy: https://pixelstretchapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/