# SkyPlanner vs Nightfall Atlas

The clearest difference is price: Nightfall Atlas at Free against SkyPlanner's $1.99. Nightfall Atlas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Nightfall Atlas is free to download; SkyPlanner costs $1.99 up front. SkyPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nightfall Atlas 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 Nightfall Atlas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyPlanner | Nightfall Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/nightfall-atlas/id6787785856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opticks Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817807971) | [Builder of Things Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787785858) |

## 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 |


### Nightfall Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightfall-atlas/id6787785856)

This app assists astrophotographers in planning observing sessions by considering location, gear, sky conditions, Moon phase, and potential field risks. It helps users decide what to image, when to start, and whether a night is suitable for photography.

**Highlights:** Tonight and week-ahead planning, Target visibility and imaging window recommendations, Weather, Moon, darkness, and field-risk signals, Saved target and plan reminders, Native widgets and observing alerts, Plan sharing and image export, Equipment-aware planning

**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 Nightfall Atlas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyPlanner or Nightfall Atlas?

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

### Do SkyPlanner or Nightfall Atlas have ads?

Neither SkyPlanner nor Nightfall Atlas 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.*