Comparison

OnStep Controller vs 3D Grapher

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

Head to head
About

OnStep Controller

Features
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OnStep Controller Take full control of your OnStep telescope mount from your iPhone. OnStep Controller is a clean, dark-mode companion app for amateur astronomers β€” connecting over WiFi (OnStep or OnStepX) or Bluetooth Low Energy (OnStepX with the BLE plugin required) to give you everything you need from setup to the final star. Connect and Configure Connect to your mount over your local WiFi network or via Bluetooth Low Energy. Send your GPS coordinates and current time directly to the mount for accurate alignment, and verify that the mount's site data matches your device before you start observing. Interactive Sky Chart Browse a live star chart showing hundreds of named stars and Messier deep-sky objects projected for your exact location and time. Pan and zoom freely, then tap any object to see its details and issue a GoTo command. Horizon, overhead, and meridian flip limits are drawn directly on the chart so you always know what your mount can reach. Visual Star Alignment Begin a 1- to 9-star alignment from the Setup tab and get guided through the process on the sky chart. Pick your alignment stars visually, slew to each one, then fine-tune with the on-screen directional pad and accept. Full Mount Control Move the mount in any direction at four slew rates β€” Guide, Center, Find, and Slew. Toggle tracking on and off, switch between Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar tracking rates, park and unpark, and find home β€” all from a single screen with live RA, Dec, Alt, and Az readouts. GoTo from a Catalog Search a built-in catalog of stars, open clusters, globular clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and planetary nebulae. Filter to objects currently above the horizon and slew to any target with a single tap. Or enter coordinates manually for objects not in the catalog. Designed for the Dark The entire app runs in forced dark mode with a deep red accent color chosen to protect your night vision at the eyepiece. Requires an OnStep or OnStepX telescope mount controller. WiFi works with both; Bluetooth requires OnStepX with the BLE plugin installed. iOS does not support Classic Bluetooth.

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3D Grapher

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3D Grapher: AR Calculator is the ultimate mathematical visualization tool designed for students, engineers, and math enthusiasts. Step into the future of mathematics by turning complex equations into stunning, interactive 3D surface plots! Whether you are studying calculus, algebra, or geometry, our powerful mathematical engine evaluates and renders expressions instantly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atlagia.com/en/privacy GROUNDBREAKING AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) Don't just look at math on a screenβ€”bring it into your room! With our state-of-the-art AR integration, you can project massive, holographic 3D graphs directly onto your physical desk or floor. Walk around your equations and explore mathematical surfaces from every angle. CORE FEATURES: Lightning-Fast 3D Plotting: Instantly render multi-variable equations. Spatial AR Mode: Seamlessly project 3D wireframes and surface plots into the real world. Beautiful Color Maps: Visualize depth and elevation with vibrant, heat-map style gradients. Fluid Interactivity: Rotate, zoom, and pan around your graphs with silky-smooth touch controls. Advanced Math Engine: Supports trigonometric functions, logarithms, exponents, and complex algebraic syntax. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a spatial computing workstation. Download 3D Grapher: AR Calculator today and see mathematics like never before!

Screenshots

OnStep Controller4 screens
3D Grapher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnStep Controller at none against 3D Grapher's 1. OnStep Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3D Grapher's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. 3D Grapher sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. OnStep Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
OnStep Controller versus 3D Grapher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnStep Controller3D Grapher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGray Digital Arts LLCMOHAMMED BENLAHBIB

In-app purchases

None

OnStep Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Grapher

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is OnStep Controller free?
OnStep Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Grapher free?
3D Grapher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnStep Controller or 3D Grapher have ads?
3D Grapher shows ads; OnStep Controller does not.

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