Comparison

SkyScope vs Blackout Camera

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Blackout Camera

Features
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Screen off. Still recording. Record at night without screen glare. Blackout Camera gives iPhone and iPad a dim red interface and, with Blackout Pro, manual controls and a black recording screen, so your eyes stay adjusted and your surroundings stay dark. Take photos and record video up to 1080p at 30 fps for free, with advertising. Capturing with the screen off and the advanced tools described above require Blackout Pro, subject to existing Basic access below. • Mark frames: save the moments that matter as full-resolution stills or one labelled contact sheet (Pro). • Blackout Glance: while recording with the screen off, a tap shows the take's time, storage left and battery in dim red. • Faster photos: take the next shot while the last is still processing. Every photo gets full-quality processing. • Smoother camera, lens and Photo/Video switching. A CAMERA WORKFLOW FOR DARK SHOOTS Keep attention on the scene with a dim red interface. After initial setup and permissions, use the Home Screen widget or supported system controls to open the app and start recording with your chosen setup. Press and hold anywhere for about a second to wake the black screen. Apple's camera and microphone indicators remain visible. Keep the app open: locking the phone or leaving the app can interrupt capture. SHAPE YOUR LOOK WITH BLACKOUT PRO Adjust ISO, shutter, focus and white balance. Check exposure and focus with monitoring tools. Natural grade gives Rec.709 video restrained color, a softer tone curve and a touch of warmth, with the graded image in the preview and saved recording. Pro also includes Astro frame stacking, time-lapse and advanced camera formats. 4K, higher frame rates, ProRes, HDR, Apple Log, ProRAW and high-resolution photos depend on your device, lens and settings. FRAME IT. KEEP IT. See the whole photo composition that will be saved. Choose the full image or 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 crops at the original image resolution, without upscaling. ProRAW keeps the full sensor image. Open a video from the in-app Library or Files, select a moment and export a full-resolution SDR PNG to Files. The still uses the video's frame resolution; HDR video is tone-mapped to SDR. Photo framing and single-frame export are free; marking frames and contact sheets are part of Pro. Save to Apple Photos, the in-app Library, the Pro Private Folder, or a combination. The Private Folder uses device biometrics or a passcode; existing files remain accessible when your subscription ends. No app account is required. Media is processed on your device; you control export and sharing. Apple Photos and device backups follow your Apple settings. Existing Basic subscribers keep black-screen capture and an ad-free experience. A device passcode is required to protect the Private Folder. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro offers optional monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Your localized price, billing period and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Apple charges your account at confirmation or after an applicable free trial. The subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/blackoutcamera/privacy.html APPLE WATCH CAMERA CONTROL — PRO Frame photos and supported SDR video. Take photos, start/stop video, switch camera, zoom and toggle the blackscreen. See time, actual resolution/quality and Auto Black Screen status. Requires Blackout Pro and a compatible Watch paired with iPhone (not iPad). Enable Watch control on iPhone; keep the app on screen and iPhone unlocked. Live connection needed; no offline capture queue. Preview may be unavailable during recording, depending on format, settings and camera feed. No preview for HDR/Apple Log or Monitor LUT. Recording controls remain available without preview.

Screenshots

SkyScope4 screens
Blackout Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkyScope at none against Blackout Camera's shown. SkyScope also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. SkyScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Blackout Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SkyScope versus Blackout Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyScopeBlackout Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAditya PutraMatthew Wong

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SkyScope

Subscriptions3
  • SkyScope Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • SkyScope Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SkyScope Pro Yearly — Best Value$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • SkyScope Pro Lifetime Ad-Free$49.99
2 purchases

Blackout Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Blackout Pro$5.991 Month
  • Blackout Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SkyScope free?
SkyScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackout Camera free?
Blackout Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyScope or Blackout Camera have ads?
Blackout Camera shows ads; SkyScope does not.

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