Stellar Studios vs Dark Sky Meter Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stellar Studios
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Easily Book Services: Schedule Services from any Stellar Studios Location (barber, tattoo, piercing, cosmetology and more) Earn Points & Rewards: Get rewarded for bookings, referrals, product purchases, and event participation. Exclusive Offers: Unlock app-only deals and stay in the loop with real-time updates on events and announcements. Networking Hub: Connect with like-minded individuals and grow in business, health, and success. Stay Stellar: Access resources and experiences designed to help you achieve your best self.
Dark Sky Meter Pro
This app uses your iPhone's camera to measure sky brightness, providing scientific readings for light pollution. Track measurements, compare sites, and plan stargazing with cloud forecasts and astronomical data.
- Sky brightness measurement (SQM, Bortle, NELM)
- Device-specific calibration
- Save and sync measurements locally
- Export data to CSV
- Cloud forecast for planning
- Sky quality map comparison
- Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase data
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Dark Sky Meter Pro turns your iPhone’s camera into a sky brightness meter. Point at the night sky to get scientific readings in SQM (magnitudes per square arcsecond) and Bortle scale, plus NELM (naked-eye limiting magnitude) and an estimate of visible stars—so you can track light pollution and compare sites. Measure One-tap measurement: cover the lens for a dark frame, then point at the sky. Results in seconds. Device-specific calibration (zero point) for better accuracy; optional FOV setting (default 20° for SQM-style comparison). Readings include location and time for your records. My Data Save measurements locally and, with Sign in with Apple, sync across your devices. Export to CSV for analysis or sharing. Review history with SQM, Bortle, NELM, and location. Clouds Simple cloud forecast for your location so you can plan when to go out. Map See your (and optionally others’) measurements on a map to compare sky quality by place. Info Sunrise, sunset, and darkness window; moon phase, moonrise, and moonset for your location. Built for stargazers, astrophotographers, researchers, and anyone curious about light pollution and dark skies. No extra hardware—just your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stellar Studios at Free against Dark Sky Meter Pro's $4.99. Stellar Studios also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On 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
Stellar Studios is free to download; Dark Sky Meter Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Stellar Studios | Dark Sky Meter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stellar Barber Studio LLC | DDQ |
In-app purchases
Stellar Studios
No in-app purchases
Dark Sky Meter Pro
No in-app purchases
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