PlanetEdit vs SkyScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlanetEdit
This app helps you process videos of planets, automatically cropping them to center the celestial body. It offers various image editing tools and advanced features like wavelet layers for detail extraction and denoising. You can also trim videos before stacking and save your edited images.
- Auto crop video to center planet
- Basic image processing (stretch, saturation, brightness, contrast, hue)
- Interactive stacking slider
- Trim video before stacking
- 5 wavelet layers for detail and denoising
- Save edited images
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AstroEdit Planet is a very simple 4in1 app to stack planetary video. It will automatically crop the video and center the planet. It works on video that has planet moving across the view or planet centred in the view. When you open the app, it auto loads a sample Saturn video. Tap Stack button to begin! PlanetEdit integrates the four legacy desktop software into a single delicate mobile app. Traditionally, astronomer has to install 4 different programs to process planetary video. They are (in process sequence): 1. PPIP for cropping video 2. AutoStakkert! for stacking frames 3. Registax for wavelet sharpening 4. Photoshop for RGB alignment and coloring Features: - Open video or image. Accept all format recognised by the Photo app. In addition, it open .ser files. First, copy them to the Files app. Then tap Open button in PlanetEdit app. Choose Open Files App. Tested for a 3.5Gb .ser file. Now for .avi file, copy to your the Photo app or the Files app. The .avi has to be the standard accepted by the Photo app. If it is accepted by the Photo app, it will be visible in the Photo app. - Auto crop video and center frame. - Auto set alignment points for stacking. - Lucky stacking slider. - Real time update of stacking result. - Use 2 finger to pinch zoom, 1 finger to drag and 1 finger to long press to compare a frame(best quality). - RGB alignment. - Basic image processing like saturation, bright, contrast and hue. - 5 wavelet layers to extract detail and denoise. - Save edited image to photo. PlnetEdit has been tested for video capture in seestar S30, S50 smart telescope, ZWO camera, refractive telescope 80mm and Dobson 200mm telescope. Email me at ustransit74@gmail.com if you need any assistance. Attached a short planet video file if necessary. Privacy policy and term of use (EULA) is at https://deepskycolor.blogspot.com/2018/12/privacy-policy-for-deep-sky-color-app.html
SkyScope
Transform your device into a powerful telescope camera for capturing stunning images of the moon, planets, and distant landscapes. Offers professional manual controls, advanced stabilization, and cinematic filters for astrophotography and landscape shots.
- Ultra HD Telescope Zoom (up to 1000x)
- Professional Camera Controls (ISO, EV, White Balance)
- OIS Stabilization Mode
- Pro Sky Presets & Filters
- Gallery Photo Editor
- Full-Resolution Save & Share
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SkyScope transforms your iPhone into a professional telescope camera — no lens attachments, no extra hardware. Whether you're a first-time stargazer or a seasoned astrophotographer, SkyScope gives you the power to capture the Moon, planets, constellations, and distant landscapes in extraordinary Ultra HD detail. CORE FEATURES - Ultra HD Telescope Zoom — Achieve up to 1000× digital zoom to reveal lunar craters, mountain ridges on the Moon, and distant celestial objects your naked eye can't see. - Professional Camera Controls — Full manual control over ISO (100–1600), exposure compensation (EV), white balance, timer (3s / 5s / 10s), and aspect ratio. - OIS Stabilization Mode — Lock focus and exposure at center frame to eliminate shake during extreme long-distance captures. - Pro Sky Presets — Apply stunning cinematic filters crafted for the night sky: Moon, Nebula, Deep Sky, Eclipse, Aurora, Solar, and more. - Rule of Thirds Grid — Toggle a composition guide overlay to frame every shot perfectly. - Burst & Timer Capture — Shoot multiple frames in sequence or set a countdown for hands-free triggering. - Gallery Photo Editor (Pro) — Import any photo from your Camera Roll and apply all presets and adjustments. - Full-Resolution Save & Share — Export your edited shots to your Photo Library at full HD quality. HOW TO USE 1. Open SkyScope and point your iPhone at any sky object or distant subject. 2. Use the real-time zoom slider to dial in magnification from 1× up to 1000×. 3. Tap to set focus — or enable OIS Stabilization to lock the center frame. 4. Choose a Pro Preset to enhance your shot with one tap. 5. Tap the Shutter to capture. Save or share instantly. 6. For gallery photos, tap From Gallery to import and edit any existing image. SKYSCOPE PRO — SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Unlock the full SkyScope experience with a Pro plan: ▸ WEEKLY — $2.99 / week All features unlocked. Banner, interstitial & open ads shown. ▸ YEARLY — $24.99 / year All features unlocked. Open ads only — no interstitials. ▸ LIFETIME — $49.99 one-time All features unlocked. Completely ad-free. Pay once, keep forever. FREE users: 1 shutter press per session. Zoom slider and Gallery editor locked. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Weekly and Yearly subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Lifetime access is a one-time non-consumable purchase and does not renew. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. PRIVACY & LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://zenbytedev.blogspot.com/2026/01/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SkyScope does not collect, store, or share any personal user data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlanetEdit at 5.0 against SkyScope's 4.3. PlanetEdit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). SkyScope's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SkyScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PlanetEdit asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlanetEdit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | PlanetEdit | SkyScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yong chong loh | Aditya Putra |
In-app purchases
PlanetEdit
No in-app purchases
SkyScope
- SkyScope Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- SkyScope Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SkyScope Pro Yearly — Best Value$24.991 Year
- SkyScope Pro Lifetime Ad-Free$49.99
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