# Manual Exposure vs AstroExposure

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AstroExposure at 17.6 against Manual Exposure's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manual Exposure sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AstroExposure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual Exposure | AstroExposure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Koultouridis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258081441) | [Piriou Alain](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793020004) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual Exposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-exposure/id697932594)

This app provides essential calculators for landscape photographers to determine exposure settings. It includes tools for ND filters, handheld shots, multiple exposures, star photography, and nightscapes, with features like a built-in timer and equipment organization.

**Highlights:** 8 landscape photography calculators, Built-in timer and notifications, Home screen widget and Apple Watch app, Equipment and item info organization, Teleconverter support, Advanced filter and stabilization settings, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |


### AstroExposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroexposure/id6793020002)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso under the stars ☕️ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Latte under the stars ☕️🥛 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee thermos under the stars 🫖 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manual Exposure free?

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

### Is AstroExposure free?

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

### Do Manual Exposure or AstroExposure have ads?

Neither Manual Exposure nor AstroExposure shows ads.

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