# AstroStacker vs PlanetEdit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanetEdit at 50% against AstroStacker's 0%. PlanetEdit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.1). AstroStacker's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroStacker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and PlanetEdit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlanetEdit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AstroStacker's written reviews are positive against 50% of PlanetEdit's.

AstroStacker ships an update every 2 weeks, PlanetEdit weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroStacker | PlanetEdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrostacker-stack-the-sky/id6753679598/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetedit-simple-and-quick/id6758052019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmed Al-Mahmud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844352476) | [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroStacker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrostacker-stack-the-sky/id6753679598)

Enhance your night sky photos by stacking multiple exposures into a single, detailed image. This app automatically aligns stars, reduces noise, and offers tools to refine your astrophotography results directly on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Stack multiple night sky photos, Automatic star alignment, Noise reduction for clearer images, Advanced editing tools, Support for calibration frames (Pro), On-device processing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AstroStacker app | $12.99 | per month |
| AstroStacker app | $99.99 | per year |
| AstroStacker app | $219.00 | one-time |


### PlanetEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetedit-simple-and-quick/id6758052019)

This app simplifies planetary video processing by integrating four desktop software functions into one mobile application. It automatically crops, centers, and stacks planetary footage, offering features like real-time stacking results, RGB alignment, and wavelet sharpening.

**Highlights:** Automatic video cropping and centering, Frame alignment for stacking, Lucky stacking slider, Real-time stacking results, RGB alignment, Wavelet sharpening with 5 layers, Basic image processing (saturation, contrast)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroStacker free?

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

### Is PlanetEdit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AstroStacker or PlanetEdit?

PlanetEdit is rated higher. AstroStacker averages 1.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PlanetEdit averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do AstroStacker or PlanetEdit have ads?

Neither AstroStacker nor PlanetEdit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AstroStacker or PlanetEdit?

AstroStacker ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlanetEdit weekly. Most recently, AstroStacker was updated on November 12, 2026 and PlanetEdit on November 13, 2026.

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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.*