# +Frames vs AstroIQ

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AstroIQ at 16.6 against +Frames's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. +Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AstroIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | +Frames | AstroIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-frames/id6787722445/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 743 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEVIN GIDEON MERANER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787722447) | [Davide Mancini](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789467354) |

## What reviewers say

### +Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-frames/id6787722445)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### AstroIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroiq-astrophotography/id6789467352)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AstroIQ Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| AstroIQ Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is +Frames free?

+Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AstroIQ free?

AstroIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do +Frames or AstroIQ have ads?

Neither +Frames nor AstroIQ shows ads.

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