# Camera Studio* vs Astral Capture

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera Studio* at every 8 days against Astral Capture's every 4 weeks. Camera Studio* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Camera Studio* against 5.0 for Astral Capture. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Camera Studio* ships an update every 8 days, Astral Capture every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Studio* | Astral Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-studio/id6738906241/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-capture/id6740183042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HaEun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711313351) | [Mannon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695318150) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Studio*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-studio/id6738906241)

Capture moments effortlessly with a simple camera app. It offers one-tap photo capture, front/rear camera switching, and automatic saving to your gallery. Enjoy features like silent mode and grid mode for enhanced photography.

**Highlights:** One-tap photo capture, Front/rear camera switching, Automatic gallery save, Silent mode, Grid mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astral Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-capture/id6740183042)

This app allows you to set live wallpapers and widgets featuring recent images from Earth observation satellites and Mars rovers. Images update automatically, offering fresh views of our planet and beyond.

**Highlights:** Live wallpapers from satellites, Home screen widgets, Automatic image updates, Images from Mars rovers, Multiple satellite options, Desk display option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Studio* free?

Camera Studio* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astral Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Studio* or Astral Capture?

Camera Studio* and Astral Capture are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Camera Studio* or Astral Capture have ads?

Neither Camera Studio* nor Astral Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Studio* or Astral Capture?

Camera Studio* ships an update every 8 days, and Astral Capture every 4 weeks. Most recently, Camera Studio* was updated on October 30, 2026 and Astral Capture on November 1, 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.*