# AstroShader vs PhiFrame

The clearest difference is rating: PhiFrame at 5.0 against AstroShader's 4.3. PhiFrame also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). AstroShader's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AstroShader costs $1.99 and PhiFrame $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhiFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroShader has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of AstroShader's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhiFrame's.

AstroShader ships an update every 3 weeks, PhiFrame daily. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroShader | PhiFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshader/id6444631986/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiframe-composition-camera/id6787837446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AstroShader Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655754202) | [Sharif Khaleel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023730470) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroShader

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #66 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


### PhiFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiframe-composition-camera/id6787837446)

This camera app helps you compose better photos with visual guides like the rule of thirds and golden ratio. It offers precise controls and full-quality capture, allowing you to burn guides into your images or keep them visual.

**Highlights:** Composition guides (rule of thirds, golden ratio, etc.), Precision horizon level with haptic lock, Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, Full-quality capture with ProRAW support, Option to burn guides into photos, 100% private, photos stay on device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroShader free?

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

### Is PhiFrame free?

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

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

PhiFrame is rated higher. AstroShader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while PhiFrame averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AstroShader or PhiFrame have ads?

Neither AstroShader nor PhiFrame shows ads.

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

AstroShader ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhiFrame daily. Most recently, AstroShader was updated on October 22, 2026 and PhiFrame on October 22, 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.*