# SkyPlanner vs Shutter Scout

The clearest difference is price: Shutter Scout at Free against SkyPlanner's $1.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Shutter Scout is free to download; SkyPlanner costs $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shutter Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SkyPlanner against 5.0 for Shutter Scout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyPlanner | Shutter Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyplanner/id6746670384/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-scout-photo-forecast/id6779348739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) | [Steven smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779348741) |

## 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 |


### Shutter Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-scout-photo-forecast/id6779348739)

This app helps photographers plan their shoots by providing detailed sky and weather forecasts. It predicts optimal times for capturing specific celestial events and landscapes, ensuring you know if a trip is worthwhile before you leave.

**Highlights:** Conditions score for shooting locations, Cloud cover, moonlight, and darkness forecasts, Fall color maps for North America, Europe, Japan, and Korea, Milky Way and star visibility planner, Sun, Moon, and Milky Way alignment tools, Hour-by-hour shooting planner, Aurora activity and solar wind forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyPlanner free?

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

### Is Shutter Scout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyPlanner or Shutter Scout?

SkyPlanner and Shutter Scout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do SkyPlanner or Shutter Scout have ads?

Neither SkyPlanner nor Shutter Scout 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.*