MLAstro Hub vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MLAstro Hub
Control your OnStep telescope mount wirelessly from your phone. Manage mount status, navigate celestial catalogs, and perform alignment and configuration tasks without a laptop.
- Live mount status monitoring
- Directional control with adjustable slew rates
- One-tap home and park functionality
- Access to celestial object catalogs for Go-To slewing
- Guided alignment workflow
- Flexible Wi-Fi network setup
- Configuration and tuning options
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MLAstro is the wireless remote control companion for OnStep-based telescope mounts connected through SmartWebServer. Whether you're in your backyard or at a dark-sky site, MLAstro gives you everything you need right from your phone — no laptop, no cables, no hassle. KEY FEATURES ● Live Mount Status See your mount's current state at a glance: tracking mode, guide rates, slew status, and connection health — all updated in real time. ● Full Directional Control A responsive on-screen directional pad lets you nudge the mount in any direction. Adjust slew rates, start or stop tracking, and send mount utility commands with a tap. ● Home & Park Safely home or park your mount at the end of a session with dedicated one-tap controls. ● Go-To Catalogs Browse built-in catalogs and send your mount directly to any object: - Messier catalog (110 objects) - Caldwell catalog (109 objects) - Bright Stars list - J2000 coordinate entry for any custom target ● Target Detail & Slew View object details before slewing, confirm the target, and watch your mount move — all from one clean screen. ● Alignment Workflow Step through the alignment process guided by the app, so your mount points accurately every time. ● Flexible Network Setup Supports both Access Point and Station (router) Wi-Fi modes. Save your controller's IP address and port so you're always one tap from connecting. ● Configuration & Tuning Adjust meridian flip settings, slew limits, slew rates, tracking mode, time & location, and controller / axis parameters — all without leaving the app. ● Light & Dark Theme Choose light, dark, or follow your system preference. REQUIREMENTS - An OnStep-based telescope mount controller - SmartWebServer (or compatible TCP bridge) running on port 9998 (configurable) - iOS 15 or later - Same local Wi-Fi network as the mount MLAstro is built for amateur astronomers who want a clean, capable mobile controller for their OnStep rig. No account required. No cloud. Just your phone and your mount.
Private Browser
This browser prioritizes user privacy with features like private browsing, the ability to burn individual tabs or entire sessions, and Face ID protection. It offers a clean interface, search engine choice, and supports dark mode for a distraction-free experience.
- Private browsing mode
- Burn individual tabs
- Burn entire session
- Face ID protection
- Search engine choice
- Clean interface
- Dark mode support
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Incog is a simple, privacy-focused browser designed to give you more control over your browsing sessions. Browse the web with a clean, distraction-free interface and quickly remove tabs and browsing data when you no longer need them. Key Features: • Private Browsing — Browse with privacy-focused session handling. • Burn Individual Tabs — Remove specific tabs and their associated browsing data. • Burn All — Quickly clear your entire browsing session. • Face ID Protection — Add an extra layer of protection when accessing your tabs. • Search Engine Choice — Choose your preferred search engine. • Clean Interface — A minimal browsing experience without unnecessary clutter. • Dark Mode — Designed to look great in both light and dark environments. Incog is built around a simple idea: your browsing session should stay under your control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MLAstro Hub at 5.0 against Private Browser's 3.8. MLAstro Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Private Browser's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MLAstro Hub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
MLAstro Hub ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLAstro Hub | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | To Ngoc Khanh | Beijing Danbao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
MLAstro Hub
Private Browser
In-app purchases
MLAstro Hub
No in-app purchases
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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