Comparison

Astrosee vs Noctis

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

Head to head
About

Astrosee

Features
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Astrosee helps amateur astronomers decide when to observe. Instead of opening several weather, moon, and sky tools, Astrosee gives you a clear seeing score for tonight and explains what is driving it: clouds, transparency, wind, darkness, moon phase, humidity, and the best observing window. Highlights: • Real-time observing score for your location • Tonight window with darkness, moon impact, and practical guidance • 7-day astronomy weather planner • Moon phase and illumination context for deep-sky observing • Weather breakdown: clouds, wind, humidity, temperature, and pressure • Sky targets with visibility guidance • Meteor showers, ISS passes, satellites, and notable sky events • Observation log for quick session notes • Home Screen widget for quick conditions Astrosee is built for practical telescope decisions: when to set up, what to expect, and what is worth trying tonight. Privacy-first: no account, no advertising, no analytics backend, and no cross-app tracking.

About

Noctis

This app provides a comprehensive score for stargazing conditions by combining light pollution data, weather forecasts, and moon phases. It helps users plan optimal times and locations for astrophotography and observing dark skies.

Highlights
  • Milky Way Score for shooting conditions
  • Light-pollution map with Bortle class
  • Real-time dark window countdown
  • Moon phase and rise/set times
  • 7-night planning
  • Best shooting hours calculation
Features
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NOCTIS tells you exactly when and where to shoot the night sky. Stop guessing whether tonight is worth the drive. NOCTIS combines real light-pollution data, live weather, moon phases, and the position of the Milky Way into one simple score — so you always know if the sky is ready before you pack your gear. Built for astrophotographers, stargazers, and anyone who loves a truly dark sky. WHAT YOU GET • Milky Way Score (0–100) See tonight's shooting conditions at a glance, scored from real darkness, cloud cover, moonlight, and Galactic Center altitude. • Light-Pollution Map Tap anywhere to read its exact Bortle class and sky brightness, and find the darkest spot near you — straight from satellite data. • Dark Window, Live A real-time countdown to your window of true darkness, from astronomical twilight to dawn. • Moon Phase & Rise/Set Know how much moonlight will wash out the sky, every night. • 7-Night Planning Compare the Milky Way Score for every night this week and pick the perfect one to shoot. • Best Shooting Hours The exact moon-free, low-cloud, high-Galactic-Center window for tonight. REAL DATA ONLY Every number comes from a real source — NASA light-pollution data, live weather, and precise astronomy. No guesses. No filler. NOCTIS+ Unlock all countries, high-resolution maps, full 7-night planning, the complete Galactic Center timeline, and unlimited saved dark-sky locations. Plan smarter. Drive less. Shoot more. — Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNmBEtoR9yyo2DtrzmasKH9MGZ3R10ZwGGitklWXlQk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IRbNhS8XbfncUq6VmWxg0QuUvU5Wb3aE_2J9ZTriGA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Astrosee4 screens
Noctis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astrosee at none against Noctis's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Noctis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Astrosee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Astrosee versus Noctis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroseeNoctis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCOS D'AVILA GABBARDOAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

None

Astrosee

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Noctis

Subscriptions3
  • Noctis+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Noctis+ Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Noctis+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Astrosee free?
Astrosee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noctis free?
Noctis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astrosee or Noctis have ads?
Neither Astrosee nor Noctis shows ads.

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