# SkyPlanner vs AstroFITS

The clearest difference is price: AstroFITS at Free against SkyPlanner's $1.99. SkyPlanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

AstroFITS is free to download; SkyPlanner costs $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AstroFITS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyPlanner | AstroFITS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrofits/id6756322104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) | [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### AstroFITS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrofits/id6756322104)

This app allows users to quickly open and view FITS files on iOS devices using GPU acceleration. It features automatic image stretching and supports various color formats and bit depths, making astronomical image analysis more accessible.

**Highlights:** Open FITS files quickly on iOS, GPU accelerated image processing, Automatic image stretching, Supports RGB and gray color, Handles multiple BITPIX formats, Save adjusted images to Photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyPlanner free?

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

### Is AstroFITS free?

AstroFITS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SkyPlanner is rated higher. SkyPlanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AstroFITS averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SkyPlanner or AstroFITS have ads?

Neither SkyPlanner nor AstroFITS 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.*