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AstroHelm vs pocketty

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AstroHelm compared with pocketty
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What it doesPlate solving and push-to telescope navigation for smartphones An SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad that connects directly to your computers
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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 for 14 days, then $99 once (launch price, will increase to $129 later). iPhone and iPad. Every future update included. No subscription, no account, no ads.
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
  • Native herdr integration with live Pane state
  • SSH key in Secure Enclave with Face ID protection
  • File browser with syntax highlighting in 20 color schemes
  • Localhost port preview through SSH connection
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
  • Direct SSH connection with no servers in between, ensuring terminal output never touches pocketty servers
  • Sealed notifications that only your phone can decrypt; relay and Apple see only ciphertext
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 check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)79
Citation Flow (Majestic)2831
Referring domains (Majestic)65104

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