Comparison

SkyChrono vs PreciseLight

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

Head to head
About

SkyChrono

Features
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SkyChrono is a real-time astronomical dashboard for anyone who plans around the sky—astronomers, astrophotographers, navigators, and curious stargazers. SUN • Live altitude & azimuth • Sunrise, sunset, and solar noon • Civil / nautical / astronomical twilight • Current lighting state (day, twilight, night) + day length MOON • Current phase with illumination % • Moonrise & moonset • Live altitude & azimuth • Phase progression at a glance TIME SYSTEMS • Local time + timezone • UTC • Julian Date (JD) / Modified Julian Date (MJD) • Greenwich Mean Sidereal Time (GMST) • Local Sidereal Time (LST) LOCATION • Automatic GPS position (optional) • Manual coordinates anywhere on Earth • Decimal degrees or DMS input ALERTS & NIGHT MODE • Notifications for sunrise/sunset, twilight boundaries, golden hour, and major moon phases • Night Vision mode (red theme) to preserve dark adaptation EXPORT & LEARN • Save the dashboard as a high-resolution image • Export data as JSON, or copy any value with a tap • Built-in explanations for key astronomy concepts PRIVACY FIRST • No ads, no subscriptions • No tracking—your location stays on device • Manual location mode for complete control SkyChrono helps you pick the right moment—whether you’re planning a shoot, observing, or learning celestial mechanics.

About

PreciseLight

Features
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Precisely control your iPhone flashlight from 0–100%. PreciseLight makes it easy to set the perfect brightness, then save it as a preset or favorite for one-tap access. A clean, single-screen design keeps everything fast and simple—ideal for night use, emergencies, and everyday lighting.

Screenshots

SkyChrono4 screens
PreciseLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PreciseLight at 15.1 against SkyChrono's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
SkyChrono versus PreciseLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyChronoPreciseLight
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBian Dhoan KwikTAKAAKI KAWABATA

In-app purchases

None

SkyChrono

No in-app purchases

None

PreciseLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyChrono free?
SkyChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PreciseLight free?
PreciseLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyChrono or PreciseLight have ads?
Neither SkyChrono nor PreciseLight shows ads.

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