# SkyPlanner vs AstroFinish

The clearest difference is price: AstroFinish at Free against SkyPlanner's $1.99. AstroFinish also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SkyPlanner against 5.0 for AstroFinish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyPlanner | AstroFinish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrofinish/id6763904575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) | [Cody Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744999708) |

## 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 |


### AstroFinish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrofinish/id6763904575)

Edit astrophotography images directly on your iPhone. Enhance deep-sky objects, clean up skies, and sharpen moon shots with specialized tools. Supports various image formats and offers batch processing for efficient editing.

**Highlights:** Auto Astro Polish, Deep Sky enhancement, Moon sharpening, Nebula and galaxy detail, Denoise and star reduction, Batch processing, RAW and FITS support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyPlanner free?

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

### Is AstroFinish free?

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

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

SkyPlanner and AstroFinish are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do SkyPlanner or AstroFinish have ads?

Neither SkyPlanner nor AstroFinish 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.*