Comparison

SkyChrono vs Cyatal

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

Cyatal

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Cyatal Clock turns your device into a stylish retro clock for your desk, nightstand, or charging stand. Start with the animated Flip face, or choose Classic, Dot Matrix, or Seven-Segment LED. Enjoy large, readable digits, an AMOLED-friendly dark display, and custom accent colors that suit your space. Features: - Four clock faces: Classic, Flip, Dot Matrix, and Seven-Segment LED - Smooth digit animations on the Flip face - Clock face previews in Settings - AMOLED-friendly dark clock surface - Custom accent colors across all clock faces - Retro font choices for the Classic face - 12-hour and 24-hour time formats - Optional seconds display - Keep-screen-awake control - Charging-aware screensaver using your selected clock face - Home-screen clock widgets - Reduced-motion and accessibility support Make it yours Preview the clock faces, choose your favorite, and customize its color. Your selection is saved for the next time you open the app. The four clock faces are available in the app and screensaver; home-screen widgets retain their familiar digital style. Built for everyday moments Use Cyatal Clock as a nightstand clock while charging, a desk clock during work, or a home-screen widget for quick time checks. Cyatal Clock keeps the experience focused on showing the time clearly, with simple controls and a clean layout. The app may show ads to support development. Privacy Policy: https://cyatal.com/cyatal-clock/privacy Support: https://cyatal.com/cyatal-clock/support

Screenshots

SkyChrono4 screens
Cyatal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkyChrono at none against Cyatal's shown. Cyatal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SkyChrono versus Cyatal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyChronoCyatal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBian Dhoan KwikADSTER TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SkyChrono

No in-app purchases

None

Cyatal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyChrono free?
SkyChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyatal free?
Cyatal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyChrono or Cyatal have ads?
Cyatal shows ads; SkyChrono does not.

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