Comparison

Aqua Nova vs AstroPup View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aqua Nova

Features
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Aqua Nova aquarium lights can imitate the natural light of the sea floor very well, and the effect is remarkable, It can provide a natural living environment for fish, corals and other marine life in the aquarium, andalso provide a good viewing effect.

About

AstroPup View

Easily manage and view astronomical image files like FITS and XISF. Offers GPU-accelerated rendering, automatic stretching, and QuickLook integration for a seamless user experience. Create icons and display smart metadata directly from your files.

Highlights
  • FITS and XISF format support
  • GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Automatic advanced stretching
  • QuickLook integration
  • Icon creation
  • Smart metadata display
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Astrophotography images traditionally use an obscure raw image format called FITS, and a newer format called XISF. AstroPup View is designed to manage these files as easily as JPEGs: through Finder integration and viewer support. * XISF and FITS format support * GPU-accelerated rendering * Automatic advanced stretching * QuickLook integration * Icon creation * Smart metadata display

Screenshots

Aqua Nova4 screens
AstroPup View1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AstroPup View at every 2 weeks against Aqua Nova's every 2 months. Aqua Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aqua Nova ships an update every 2 months, AstroPup View every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aqua Nova versus AstroPup View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua NovaAstroPup View
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEURONOVA POLSKA SP Z O OAaron Freimark

In-app purchases

None

Aqua Nova

No in-app purchases

None

AstroPup View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aqua Nova free?
Aqua Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroPup View free?
AstroPup View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aqua Nova or AstroPup View have ads?
Neither Aqua Nova nor AstroPup View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aqua Nova or AstroPup View?
Aqua Nova ships an update every 2 months, and AstroPup View every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aqua Nova was updated on September 17, 2026 and AstroPup View on July 3, 2026.

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