Comparison

Chasing vs Light Pollution Map

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

Head to head
About

Chasing

This app allows users to measure and identify sunsets based on their energy, rarity, and aura. Users can capture or upload photos, receive instant analysis, and log their collected sunsets. Unlock new aura types as you build your collection.

Highlights
  • Measure sunset energy
  • Identify sunset rarity
  • Capture sunset aura
  • Log and save sunset details
  • Unlock new aura types
  • Upgrade to Pro for unlimited IDs
Features
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Chasing is a sunset collecting app that measures and identifies sunsets based on their energy, rarity and aura. Energy measures the color, the clouds & the light spread in the sky. Rarity measures how unique your sunset’s scene and setting are. Aura captures the defining elements of your sunset’s scene, from palm trees to reflections to city skylines. HOW IT WORKS 1 Download the app 2 Take a picture or upload from your camera roll 3 Instantly measure & identify energy, rarity, and aura type 4 Log & save every detail 5 Unlock new aura types as you collect more sunsets If you have any questions, ideas, or feedback, reach out anytime at team@chasing.app NOTE: Always respect private property and local regulations when taking photos. Enjoy sunsets responsibly. Upgrade to Chasing Pro for unlimited sunset IDs, access to your complete Aura Collection, and special collectible badges. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. TERMS: https://www.notion.so/chasingapp/Terms-chasing-2725937f922a80d6b7eeff8eb345f636 PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.notion.so/chasingapp/Privacy-Policy-chasing-2725937f922a80bb8064f1b5d7453330

About

Light Pollution Map

Features
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Light Pollution Map – Find the Darkest Skies Discover the best places for stargazing, astrophotography, and Milky Way viewing with Light Pollution Map. Explore interactive light pollution maps, check Bortle Scale ratings, monitor weather and moon conditions, and plan unforgettable nights under the stars. Whether you're an amateur astronomer, a professional astrophotographer, or simply looking for a dark place to enjoy the night sky, Light Pollution Map provides the tools you need to find ideal observing locations anywhere in the world. Features • Interactive worldwide light pollution map • View Bortle Scale ratings from Class 1 to Class 9 • Find nearby dark sky locations • Search by city, address, coordinates, or landmark • Multiple map styles including satellite and terrain • Current location support with GPS • Save favorite observing locations • Cloud cover and weather forecasts • Moon phase, moonrise, and moonset information • Sunrise, sunset, and astronomical twilight times • Milky Way visibility planner • Aurora forecast for supported regions • Elevation and terrain information • Distance measurement tools • Offline map support for remote adventures • Observation journal with notes and photos • Trip planning for astronomy and photography sessions • Widgets for moon phase and observing conditions Perfect For • Astrophotography • Stargazing • Astronomy • Camping • National park adventures • Night landscape photography • Meteor shower observation • Milky Way photography • Aurora hunting • Outdoor exploration Plan your next night under the stars with confidence. Light Pollution Map helps you find darker skies, better viewing conditions, and unforgettable celestial experiences wherever your journey takes you. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

Screenshots

Chasing4 screens
Light Pollution Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chasing and Light Pollution Map are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Chasing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.59 per 7 days and Light Pollution Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chasing versus Light Pollution Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChasingLight Pollution Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDwight TorculasNguyen Anh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chasing

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.597 Days
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Light Pollution Map

Subscriptions2
  • Light Pollution Map Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Light Pollution Map Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • LightPollution Map Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Chasing free?
Chasing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Pollution Map free?
Light Pollution Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chasing or Light Pollution Map have ads?
Neither Chasing nor Light Pollution Map shows ads.

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