# AstroEdit vs SkyPlanner

The clearest difference is rating: SkyPlanner at 5.0 against AstroEdit's 3.9. SkyPlanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). AstroEdit's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AstroEdit costs $2.99 and SkyPlanner $1.99 up front. AstroEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroEdit has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of AstroEdit's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyPlanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroEdit | SkyPlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroedit-simple-and-quick/id6478158736/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroedit-simple-and-quick/id6478158736)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly enhance your astrophotography with advanced AI tools. Remove noise, stars, and gradients to reveal stunning cosmic details. Includes essential editing controls for professional-quality results on your iPhone.

**Highlights:** AI Noise Reduction, AI Star Removal, AI Gradient Removal, AI Satellite Trail Removal, Oval Star Correction, Easy Image Controls, Curves Adjustment, Wavelet Sharpening

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Back AI Training | $0.99 | per month |
| Back New Features. | $1.99 | per month |
| Back App Longevity | $2.99 | per month |
| Activate AI features | Free | one-time |


### SkyPlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384)

This app helps astrophotographers plan their imaging sessions by providing personalized celestial target recommendations based on real-world horizons and sky conditions. It analyzes over 4,000 deep sky objects and planets, factoring in visibility, moon phase, and personal imaging history to suggest the best targets for any clear night.

**Highlights:** Personalized target recommendations, Real-world horizon mapping, Smart celestial object rankings, Yearly visibility charts, Integration time estimates, 4,000+ deep sky objects, Real-time sky conditions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyPlanner Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SkyPlanner Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroEdit free?

AstroEdit costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SkyPlanner free?

SkyPlanner costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AstroEdit or SkyPlanner?

SkyPlanner is rated higher. AstroEdit averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SkyPlanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AstroEdit or SkyPlanner have ads?

Neither AstroEdit nor SkyPlanner shows ads.

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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.*