# StarEdit vs SkyPlanner

The clearest difference is price: StarEdit at Free against SkyPlanner's $1.99. StarEdit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). SkyPlanner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

StarEdit is free to download; SkyPlanner costs $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StarEdit asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of StarEdit's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyPlanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarEdit | SkyPlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staredit/id6723888917/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | 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

### StarEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staredit/id6723888917)

Easily remove stars from your galaxy photos to make intuitive edits. Adjust star count, size, and saturation, then combine starless and star images for social media. This app uses AI for convenient mobile editing.

**Highlights:** Instantly remove stars from photos, Adjust star count, size, and saturation, Apply curve and color adjustments, Combine starless and star images, AI-powered mobile editing, Edit target and sky in starless images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 StarEdit free?

StarEdit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyPlanner free?

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

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

SkyPlanner is rated higher. StarEdit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SkyPlanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StarEdit or SkyPlanner have ads?

Neither StarEdit 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.*