Comparison

Astro Stacker vs Camera Guide

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

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About

Astro Stacker

Transform your smartphone into a powerful astrophotography tool. This app uses advanced algorithms to combine multiple night sky photos, reducing noise and revealing hidden celestial details for professional-quality results.

Highlights
  • Advanced stacking algorithms (Average, Median, Maximum, Minimum)
  • Intelligent and manual image alignment
  • Real-time processing and progress tracking
  • On-device processing, no cloud upload
  • Export high-resolution stacked images
  • Detailed processing insights and logs
Features
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ASTRO STACKER - Professional Image Stacking for Astrophotography Turn your smartphone into a powerful astrophotography tool! Astro Stacker uses advanced image stacking algorithms to combine multiple photos of the night sky, dramatically reducing noise and revealing celestial details invisible to the naked eye. PERFECT FOR: - Amateur astronomers capturing the Milky Way - Astrophotography enthusiasts shooting deep space objects - Stargazers photographing planets and constellations - Night sky photographers wanting professional results KEY FEATURES: ADVANCED STACKING ALGORITHMS - Average Stacking - Reduce noise by averaging pixel values - Median Stacking - Remove satellites and airplane trails automatically - Maximum Stacking - Capture the brightest stars and details - Minimum Stacking - Eliminate hot pixels and artifacts INTELLIGENT ALIGNMENT - Feature Detection - Automatically align stars across images - Center of Mass - Perfect for tracking celestial objects - Manual alignment options for precise control - Handles slight camera movement between shots REAL-TIME PROCESSING - Live progress tracking with detailed logs - See exactly what's happening during processing - Parallel processing for maximum speed - Works entirely on-device - no cloud upload needed PROFESSIONAL RESULTS - Export high-resolution stacked images - Preserve original image quality - Compare before/after results - Share directly to social media or save to Photos PROCESSING INSIGHTS - View detailed processing logs - Track alignment accuracy - Monitor stacking progress in real-time - Understand how each image contributes HOW IT WORKS: 1. Take 5-15 photos of the same night sky scene (use a tripod for best results) 2. Import images from your photo library 3. Select your stacking method and alignment technique 4. Watch as Astro Stacker combines your images 5. Export your noise-free, detail-rich astrophoto TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: - Use a tripod or stable surface - Take 8-15 images of the same scene - Keep exposure settings consistent - Focus on stars or your main subject - Shoot in RAW format if possible NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Pay once, stack unlimited images forever. All processing happens on your device - your photos never leave your phone. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - No data collection - No cloud processing - Complete offline functionality Whether you're capturing the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, or simply want cleaner Milky Way shots, Astro Stacker gives you professional astrophotography results right on your iPhone. Download now and reveal the hidden universe in your night sky photos! Privacy Policy: https://www.spacesss.com/apps/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.spacesss.com/apps/terms-and-conditions

About

Camera Guide

Enhance your photography with live composition overlays directly in your camera viewfinder. Access 25 professional guides to frame perfect shots for both photos and videos.

Highlights
  • 25 live composition guides
  • Photo and video support
  • Zoom presets and pinch-to-zoom
  • Front/rear camera with mirror
  • Adjustable grid opacity and color
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Camera Guide helps you take better photos using professional composition techniques — right in your camera viewfinder. Choose from 25 composition overlays including Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Phi Grid, Leading Lines, S Curve, Symmetry, Negative Space, and more. Each overlay is drawn live on your camera so you can frame your shot perfectly before pressing the shutter. FEATURES • 25 composition guides with live overlay • Photo and video mode • Zoom presets (1x / 2x / 5x) + pinch to zoom • Front/rear camera with mirror option • Adjustable grid opacity and color • Portrait and landscape support • Works offline — no internet required COMPOSITION GUIDES INCLUDE Rule of Thirds · Golden Ratio · Phi Grid · Center Composition · Symmetry · Diagonal · Leading Lines · Vanishing Point · S Curve · Horizon Placement · Foreground Interest · Layer Composition · Frame within Frame · Negative Space · Fill the Frame · Subject Isolation · Reflection · Triangle Composition · Eye Line Rule · Look Space Rule · and more One-time purchase — no subscription required. Download once, use forever.

Screenshots

Astro Stacker4 screens
Camera Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astro Stacker at Free against Camera Guide's $0.99. Camera Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Astro Stacker is free to download; Camera Guide costs $0.99 up front. Astro Stacker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Camera Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Astro Stacker versus Camera Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstro StackerCamera Guide
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed Al-MahmudHUNG TIN INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING JSC

Customer experience

Astro Stacker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral22.2%
Negative77.8%

Camera Guide

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Astro Stacker

Subscriptions2
  • AstroStacker app$12.991 Month
  • AstroStacker app$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • AstroStacker app$219.00
None

Camera Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astro Stacker free?
Astro Stacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Guide free?
Camera Guide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astro Stacker or Camera Guide have ads?
Neither Astro Stacker nor Camera Guide shows ads.

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