Comparison

AstroFITS vs FixedFocus

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

Head to head
About

AstroFITS

This app allows users to quickly open and view FITS files on iOS devices using GPU acceleration. It features automatic image stretching and supports various color formats and bit depths, making astronomical image analysis more accessible.

Highlights
  • Open FITS files quickly on iOS
  • GPU accelerated image processing
  • Automatic image stretching
  • Supports RGB and gray color
  • Handles multiple BITPIX formats
  • Save adjusted images to Photos
Features
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A simple app to open FITS file in iOS quickly using GPU. It has an auto-stretch feature. And works on FITS file with RGB or gray color. It handles BITPIX of 8,16,32,-32 and -64. It is designed and tested for Seetar FITS file. It takes about 2 seconds to open and automatically stretch a 50mb FITS file. Sample links are provided below. Enjoy! Use: 1. Download your FITS file to your phone File directory. 2. Tap Image icon on the first top left. 3. Select your FITS file. 4. It will auto stretch. 5. Adjust the image level. 6. Adjust the image curve. 7. Tap the second top icon to save image to Photo. If you encounter an issue, please email to ustrainsit74@gmail.com with your FITS file as attachment. Sample: Below are some FITS files for download. - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li8f1QH1u1R6U8RKZZ0kwW9LZ4cHCaXz/view?usp=share_link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MVuW1oa7qAjbfdl_iGUI-q7knE2ij67v/view?usp=share_link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TE70gdDK3XmLx9-iB43I-uh6INq8FCaO/view?usp=share_link Privacy policy and term of use (EULA) is at https://deepskycolor.blogspot.com/2018/12/privacy-policy-for-deep-sky-color-app.html

About

FixedFocus

Features
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FixedFocus is a minimalist camera for birding, wildlife, and digiscoping. When you shoot through a spotting scope, clip-on telephoto, or dense foliage, iPhone autofocus often hunts — jumping from bird to branch to grass at the worst moment. FixedFocus puts focus back under your control. WHY FIXEDFOCUS • One-tap Focus Lock — freeze focus distance so AF stops hunting • Fine Manual Focus — 0–100% slider to nail the subject • Stay on the lens you chose — switch Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele on purpose • Pinch zoom up to 10× when you need a closer look • Dark, distraction-free UI for the field • No account. No ads. No tracking. Photos stay on your device. BUILT FOR • Digiscoping through spotting scopes & phone adapters • Birding when AF confuses leaves and feathers • Wildlife & backyard feeders through glass or branches • Anyone tired of the system camera switching lenses mid-shot HOW TO USE 1. Point at your subject 2. Tap Lock 3. Drag the focus slider until the bird is sharp 4. Capture Works with any adapter brand — Phone Skope, MagView-style mounts, clip-on telephotos, or just the native tele lens. No proprietary hardware required. PRIVACY We don’t collect personal data. Camera and Photos access are only used to capture and save images locally. TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEQAf5L31JKI47D9RQCgVx3MSf2VkQCZOAE1FvIRkSA/edit?usp=sharing QUESTIONS OR FIELD FEEDBACK? We read every note from birders and digiscopers. Tell us what you need in the field — peaking, video, Bluetooth shutter, and more are on the roadmap.

Screenshots

AstroFITS3 screens
FixedFocus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AstroFITS at monthly against FixedFocus's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. AstroFITS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and FixedFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroFITS ships an update monthly, FixedFocus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AstroFITS versus FixedFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroFITSFixedFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryong chong lohLu Cheng Wei

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AstroFITS

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$0.991 Year
1 purchases

FixedFocus

One-time1
  • FixedFocus Pro$3.99

Questions

Is AstroFITS free?
AstroFITS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FixedFocus free?
FixedFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AstroFITS or FixedFocus have ads?
Neither AstroFITS nor FixedFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AstroFITS or FixedFocus?
AstroFITS ships an update monthly, and FixedFocus every 2 months. Most recently, AstroFITS was updated on September 21, 2026 and FixedFocus on September 17, 2026.

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