# StarryLens vs moontake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: moontake at 89% against StarryLens's 39%. moontake also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). StarryLens's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 43). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarryLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and moontake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

moontake holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of StarryLens's written reviews are positive against 89% of moontake's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarryLens | moontake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrylens-night-sky-camera/id6448165469/reviews) | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moontake/id6451189717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuanye Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683766097) | [ZIZICICI LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564555697) |

## What reviewers say

### StarryLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrylens-night-sky-camera/id6448165469)

Capture breathtaking night sky photos with advanced AI and specialized modes for star-filled skies and cityscapes. Enhance low-light images, reduce noise, and achieve sharp results even without a tripod. Offers HDR fusion and a user-friendly interface for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced low-light photography, Star Mode for clear starry skies, City Mode for urban night scenes, HDR fusion for balanced exposure, Advanced image stabilization, Powerful noise reduction, Customizable shooting parameters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Subscription(Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Early Subscription(Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Special Offer(Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove watermarks | $1.99 | one-time |


### moontake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moontake/id6451189717)

Capture stunning images of the moon with this specialized camera app. It offers manual controls for focus and brightness, along with a unique watermark displaying current moon phase information. The app faithfully reflects your camera's capabilities without using artificial models.

**Highlights:** Moon alignment guidance, Two-finger zoom adjustment, Tap-to-focus and manual focus slider, Brightness adjustment, Moon phase watermark, High-resolution capture

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Membership | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarryLens free?

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

### Is moontake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarryLens or moontake?

moontake is rated higher. StarryLens averages 4.2 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while moontake averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.

### Do StarryLens or moontake have ads?

Neither StarryLens nor moontake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarryLens or moontake?

StarryLens ships an update every 3 weeks, and moontake every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarryLens was updated on October 30, 2026 and moontake on October 30, 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.*