Seestar vs AKASOAURA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seestar
Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.
- Wireless control of telescope
- Automatic celestial object finding and tracking
- Solar observation with filter
- Scenery mode for terrestrial viewing
- Built-in sky atlas and encyclopedia
- Stargazing index and recommendations
- Share observations with community
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Take the first step in exploring the universe! The Seestar smart telescope will give you a stargazing experience like never before. No need for professional guidance, just tap on the screen and you are ready to observe and capture the stars. Seestar is a smart device that integrates the functions of an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, with both hardware and software applications. With the Seestar App, you can easily control this multifunctional device and explore the infinite world of stars. Key features: - Wireless control: Control with Seestar device through wireless connection. - Stargazing Mode: Automatically find and focus on celestial objects, intelligently identify stars and track them for automatic capturing and image processing. - Solar Mode: Support auto-scan and solar tracking. Use the included Solar Filter to observe the unique sun. - Scenery mode: Manually control the telescope direction and auto-focus, so you can enjoy observing birds and landscapes. -Sky Atlas: Built-in curated celestial object database AND a rich astronomical knowledge encyclopedia,help you easily understand the mystery of starry sky. - Stargazing Index forecasts and popular Recommendations: Stay updated with popular information, making you an expert in astronomical events. - Share Your Work in the Square: Engage and exchange insights with astronomy enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing your observational achievements. - Adaptation Model: It will work with all Seestar models. Seestar is your ideal companion for exploring the universe, observing the stars and sharing experiences. Download Seestar App now and Explore the universe with Seestar.
AKASOAURA
Stream live video from your AURA device, adjust camera settings remotely, and update firmware over-the-air. Share your captured moments instantly with friends and family.
- Remote live streaming
- Adjustable camera settings
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Instant social media sharing
- Capture review and management
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1.Remote Viewing: Seamlessly stream what your AURA device sees directly to your mobile device in real-time. Experience the night in vivid detail, all from the comfort of your location. 2.Adjust Settings on the Go: Dive into a user-friendly interface to adjust your AURA's image and camera settings. Whether you're adjusting for clarity, range, or capturing mode, control is at your fingertips. 3.OTA: The OTA (Over-The-Air) push service means that as soon as new firmware becomes available, it will be pushed to you via the app. You can update your firmware by connecting to your AKASO Seemor's WiFi hotspot. This method allows you to easily and swiftly keep your device's software up-to-date, ensuring that your night vision device operates at its best. 4.Instant Sharing: Turn your captures into shared experiences. The app's seamless integration with social media and other platforms means you can share your adventures and discoveries with friends, family, and the world instantly. 5.Capture Review & Sharing: Relive your best moments by browsing through your captures on the app. Enjoy the convenience of reviewing your footage, fine-tuning your shots, and sharing your experiences with a community that appreciates the beauty of exploration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seestar at 62% against AKASOAURA's 18%. Seestar also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (355 vs 9). AKASOAURA's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Seestar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seestar has 355 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Seestar's written reviews are positive against 18% of AKASOAURA's.
Seestar ships an update monthly, AKASOAURA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seestar | AKASOAURA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (355 ratings) — better | 2.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 355 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd | Proexpress Distributor LLC |
Customer experience
Seestar
AKASOAURA
Bugs and requests
Seestar
Reported bugs
5 issues- Firmware update cycle preventing settings changes
- Tracking errors and star trailing issues
- App crashing on startup
- Inability to connect to telescope
- Forced firmware updates during use
Requested features
5 requests- Add equatorial mode support
- Provide fine control of exposure time
- Implement mosaic mode for wider FOV
- Add support for iPad landscape mode
- Integrate with other astronomy apps
AKASOAURA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Seestar
No in-app purchases
AKASOAURA
No in-app purchases








