Comparison

NightlyStar vs Askar Astro Controller

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

Head to head
About

NightlyStar

Features
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NightlyStar turns early sleep check-ins into a quiet pact with the night sky. Each evening, record your sleep rhythm and light a star that belongs to you. Enter your birth time and city to reveal your natal chart, synastry, planetary transits, and Mercury retrograde messages. The Sun, Moon, rising sign, and planetary aspects form a hidden celestial map of temperament, attraction, emotional tides, and the unseen rhythm of your present path. Read the stars. Return to yourself. Let sleep become a ritual.

About

Askar Astro Controller

Features
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As the core companion for the Askar WAF, the Askar APP offers a high-precision focusing solution for both visual astronomy and deep-sky imaging. Paired with the Askar APP, the WAF offers accurate, responsive focusing with fine step control and instant stop. Travel and step size are independently adjustable – focus in one tap. The APP offers flexible device management – rename and group your devices with ease. Step parameters and travel reverse are also adjustable, so you can tailor the focusing experience to your own workflow. The APP is currently fully optimized for the WAF. Our development team will continue to release regular updates, gradually introducing support for filter wheels, rotators, and other smart astronomy devices. By continuously expanding device compatibility, the APP aims to deliver integrated, intelligent control over a full range of astronomy accessories, providing users with a more comprehensive and efficient solution for smart astrophotography.

Screenshots

NightlyStar4 screens
Askar Astro Controller2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askar Astro Controller at none against NightlyStar's 4. Askar Astro Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NightlyStar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Askar Astro Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NightlyStar ships an update every 11 days, Askar Astro Controller daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
NightlyStar versus Askar Astro Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightlyStarAskar Astro Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperζΉ–εŒ—ηœι€ΈθΎ‰η§‘ζŠ€Jiaxing Ruixing Optical Instrument Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NightlyStar

Subscriptions4
  • Cosmic Access – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Nightly Star Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Cosmic Access – Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Nightly Star Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Askar Astro Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NightlyStar free?
NightlyStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Askar Astro Controller free?
Askar Astro Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NightlyStar or Askar Astro Controller have ads?
NightlyStar shows ads; Askar Astro Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, NightlyStar or Askar Astro Controller?
NightlyStar ships an update every 11 days, and Askar Astro Controller daily. Most recently, NightlyStar was updated on October 9, 2026 and Askar Astro Controller on October 14, 2026.

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