Comparison

ScopeLog vs +Frames

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

Head to head
About

ScopeLog

Features
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Is tonight worth setting up the rig? ScopeLog gives you one clear answer. Unlike the fragmented tools astrophotographers juggle, ScopeLog blends cloud cover (Apple Weather), the Moon (altitude, phase and separation from your target), target altitude and light pollution into a single Imaging Go/No-Go verdict — plus the optimal imaging window for the night. FEATURES • Tonight's Go/No-Go verdict with the best window and clear reasons • Deep-sky catalog (Messier + bright NGC/IC) with nightly altitude curves • Observing sites on a map, with automatic or manual Bortle • Session logbook with stats and shareable cards • Gear & maintenance reminders (collimation, polar alignment, sensor cleaning) • Live Activity: session timer, target altitude, meridian-flip countdown • Red Night Vision mode to protect your dark adaptation • Private by design — data syncs through your own iCloud; nothing is collected PRO Multiple sites, unlimited targets and lists, statistics & Share cards, maintenance reminders and session Live Activities. Monthly, yearly (with a free trial) or a one-time lifetime unlock. Built Apple-first for iPhone. Clear skies! Weather by Apple Weather. Deep-sky data: OpenNGC (CC BY-SA). Try Pro free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual). Length and price are shown in the app prior to purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

+Frames

This app helps astrophotographers plan their shots by providing a sky atlas, equipment-specific target recommendations, and field-of-view previews. It also offers an AI assistant for personalized advice and project tracking for deep-sky objects.

Highlights
  • Sky atlas with millions of stars and deep-sky objects
  • Ranked target recommendations based on equipment and sky conditions
  • True field-of-view preview for cameras and eyepieces
  • Mosaic planning up to 4x4
  • Project tracking for exposures and filters
  • AI assistant for personalized astrophotography advice
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode for target location
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Clear night ahead? +Frames tells you what to shoot - and how to shoot it. THE ATLAS The whole sky in your pocket: ~12 million stars down to magnitude 14, 8,800 deep-sky objects, Sun, Moon and planets, asteroids, comets and 16,000 satellites moving live. Real astrophotos lie on the map, galaxies are drawn with their true orientation, and every object opens a card with the numbers that matter tonight. TONIGHT'S TARGETS, RANKED The Night tab scores every object for YOUR equipment, YOUR sky and YOUR horizon: altitude, moon distance, usable dark window, field-of-view fit. Grade A to E - the best target for tonight is always on top. FRAME IT True field-of-view preview for your camera or eyepiece. Rotate the frame, plan mosaics up to 4×4, check the sampling. An 8-sector horizon profile per site keeps trees and rooftops out of your plans. PROJECTS Track every target over nights: subs, exposure, gain, filter by filter. Camera angle and position are saved with the project and restored when you return. Export the plan in ASIAIR format. ASTRO BUDDY Your AI assistant knows your gear, your site and tonight's sky. Ask what to shoot, why a filter fits, how long to expose — computed from your sensor, your Bortle sky and the Moon. Type "I have a ZWO ASI2600MC" and he looks it up and saves it to your gear. AND MORE - Plate solving puts your own photos on the atlas - AR mode shows where a target sits in your real sky - Red night mode protects your dark adaptation - Calendar with moon phases and events, searchable up to 2050 - Works offline; no account, your data stays on your device (private iCloud backup) +Frames Premium unlocks the whole app - 7-day free trial. Languages: EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, JA, KO, ZH, UK, RU, PL, TR. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App terms: https://plus-frames.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://plus-frames.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

ScopeLog4 screens
+Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

ScopeLog and +Frames are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ScopeLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and +Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ScopeLog versus +Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScopeLog+Frames
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB743 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaLEVIN GIDEON MERANER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScopeLog

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

+Frames

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ScopeLog free?
ScopeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is +Frames free?
+Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScopeLog or +Frames have ads?
Neither ScopeLog nor +Frames shows ads.

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