MeasureShooting vs Astro Locator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeasureShooting
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By entering the height of the target, to shoot under point and the top point, this app is an application which you want to measure the distance. On the other hand, it is also possible to measure the height by entering the distance to the object, to shoot in the same way. It is also possible to view enlarged at the time of imaging. If in a state where the target is obliquely, is its diagonal length (not height) is known, that it be taken to tilt (iPad) iPhone, little, precision you will be able to increase.
Astro Locator
This app assists astronomers in quickly and easily achieving polar alignment for their telescopes. It helps locate key stars like Polaris or Sigma Octantis, displaying essential astronomical data for setup and viewing. Ideal for mobile astronomers who frequently set up and pack down their equipment.
- Quick polar alignment
- Locate Polaris/Sigma Octantis
- Display elevation, latitude, longitude
- Show moon phase
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Astro twilight times
- Today Extension widget
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Spend less time setting up and more time observing. Astro Locator helps you quickly and accurately polar align your equatorial mount by showing the precise position of Polaris or Sigma Octantis. Designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, it makes polar alignment fast, simple and reliable wherever you observe. Whether you’re setting up in your garden or under dark skies, Astro Locator provides all the information you need on a single, easy-to-read screen. Features include: • Accurate Polaris and Sigma Octantis positioning • Compass direction and correct elevation for your location • Latitude, longitude and altitude • UTC and local time • Sunrise and sunset times • Astronomical twilight start and end times • Current moon phase • Clean, uncluttered interface designed for fast setup Astro Locator is ideal for astronomers who assemble and pack away their equipment for each observing session, helping you spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the night sky. Trusted by amateur astronomers since 2014.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MeasureShooting at Free against Astro Locator's $3.99. MeasureShooting also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Astro Locator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MeasureShooting is free to download; Astro Locator costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MeasureShooting ships an update every 24 months, Astro Locator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeasureShooting | Astro Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Seiji Nagano | Progress Concepts Limited |
In-app purchases
MeasureShooting
No in-app purchases
Astro Locator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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