appamics pharos vs Acuter Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
appamics pharos
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Manage your appamics pharos beacons and other iBeacons. Configure your device as an iBeacon transmitter. Monitor nearby iBeacons and easily collect useful tracking data in the background. Define actions and events. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Acuter Sky
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The Acuter Sky app connects your iOS smartphone to an Acuter motorized telescope mount using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. With an intuitive setup wizard, built-in sky map, and instant tracking technology, observing celestial objects has never been easier or more exciting. Designed for amateur astronomers, the app lets you control the telescope mount from your smartphone, eliminating the need for a separate remote. The built-in sky map makes it easy to locate celestial objects, and the instant tracking technology ensures they stay in view. With the Acuter Sky app, you can explore the wonders of the universe with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced astronomer, this app is perfect for anyone looking to observe the night sky.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Acuter Sky at every 2 months against appamics pharos's every 26 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
appamics pharos ships an update every 26 months, Acuter Sky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | appamics pharos | Acuter Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | appamics GmbH | Jiangsu Mark Optoelectronic Instrument Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
appamics pharos
No in-app purchases
Acuter Sky
No in-app purchases
Questions
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