Comparison

ScopeLog vs Zenith Annotation

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

Zenith Annotation

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Study and present your astronomical images on iPhone and iPad. Zenith Annotation brings image import, astrometry, annotations, and presentation tools together in a guided workflow. Explore the field • Open the images you choose from Photos or Files, including TIFF and TIF images. • Solve a field online when you request it and agree to send a working copy. • Browse catalogs and review object and session details. Prepare your annotations • Organize layers, labels, data, and visual styles. • Keep project progress on your device. • Preserve the original file: online solving uses a reduced grayscale copy, not the original. Present your work • Design carousels with editable text, charts, palettes, and animations. • Arrange images and text in collages. • Export a result to save or share yourself. Online solving requires a connection and your explicit action. For this feature, the app sends Astrometry.net a reduced grayscale copy of up to 2048 pixels without EXIF metadata. Zenith Annotation does not transmit the original file or publish your images to social networks. Annotation Studio Choose how to start: try 14 days free if your Apple account is eligible, or pay for the year up front. The plan automatically renews after the trial at the price shown by your App Store; in Mexico, that price is MXN $549 per year. Direct payment charges the displayed annual price at the start. Manage or cancel renewal in your Apple account settings. Purchase restoration is included. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScopeLog4 screens
Zenith Annotation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Zenith Annotation at 3 against ScopeLog's 1. Zenith Annotation also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScopeLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Zenith Annotation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ScopeLog versus Zenith Annotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScopeLogZenith Annotation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiulio FontanaEduardo Martinez Gomez

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

Zenith Annotation

Subscriptions2
  • Annotation Studio with Trial14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annotation Studio Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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