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AstroHelm vs OLED Control

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AstroHelm compared with OLED Control
Detail AstroHelmOLED Control logo OLED Control
What it doesPlate solving and push-to telescope navigation for smartphones Remote and settings toolkit for LG OLED TVs
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree with optional one-time purchases: Plus $9.99 (Messier and Caldwell catalogs, Bayer or Flamsteed designated stars), Pro $29.99 (everything in Plus, NGC and IC catalogs, remote control, ASCOM Alpaca/INDI/LX200/Stellarium connections), Pro Beta pricing $24.99 Free: Core diagnostics on every install. Weekly: $2.99/week, renews weekly until canceled. Lifetime: $19.99 one-time purchase with forever access and all future updates included.
Key features
  • Live plate solving with accuracy up to within 10 arcseconds
  • Computes coordinates in less than a second
  • Immune to magnetic field interference
  • Works in light-polluted skies
  • Complete offline operation
  • Personalized guide to tonight's best targets
  • Remote control between devices (iOS)
  • Integration with Stellarium and SkySafari
  • HGIG tone mapping in HDR Filmmaker Mode on compatible TVs
  • Disable TPC and GSR auto-dimming for desktop use
  • Service menu access (EZAdjust, InStart) on supported models
  • Switch HDMI inputs and launch TV apps from the app
  • Gaming presets with picture mode and HGIG settings
  • Wake-on-LAN and SIMPLINK Auto Power Sync
  • Color Gamut selection with tint and temperature controls
  • Peak Brightness level adjustment on supported TVs
  • Video Range control (Auto, Limited, Full) for HDMI sources
  • Model and firmware-aware controls for TV compatibility
What makes it different
  • On-device plate solving eliminates compass and gyroscope drift and lags that traditional astronomy apps experience
  • Sub-arcminute precision navigation that outperforms standard planetarium apps
  • No subscription required, only optional one-time purchases
  • Compatible with existing telescope and equipment without proprietary hardware lock-in
  • Control over local network without internet for TV commands
  • Advanced settings and service menu access unavailable in standard LG apps
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check6 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2811
Referring domains (Majestic)652

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