Rail Scan vs AstroPup Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rail Scan
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The ZEDAS Rail Scan App revolutionizes freight wagon identification. Now it's easier then ever for locomotive drivers, wagon inspectors and shunting staff to check rail freight wagons with AI-power.
AstroPup Sky
This application provides a unique sky chart for astrophotographers, displaying celestial object visibility for an entire night. It allows users to personalize their view with custom horizons and receive clear-sky notifications for preferred observing locations.
- All-sky, all-night object visibility
- Object rise and set times
- Personalized horizon views
- Clear-sky notifications
- Supports custom horizon files
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AstroPup Sky is a unique sky chart for astrophotographers. Instead of displaying a single point in time, AstroPup Plan displays the entire sky for an entire night. Celestial objects are fixed but the horizon is in motion, allowing you to determine the time and hours every object is visible. * All-sky, all-night views of object visibility, rise and set times * Personalize your view by adding a horizon file from AstroPup Horizon, N.I.N.A. or Stellarium. * Clear-sky notifications for your favorite observing locations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rail Scan at 14.1 against AstroPup Sky's 26.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rail Scan | AstroPup Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZEDAS GmbH | Aaron Freimark |
In-app purchases
Rail Scan
No in-app purchases
AstroPup Sky
No in-app purchases
