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AstroHelm vs TrueInspect

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AstroHelm compared with TrueInspect
Detail AstroHelm TrueInspect
What it doesPlate solving and push-to telescope navigation for smartphones Professional USB and OTG inspection camera viewer for endoscopes, borescopes, and digital microscopes
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS PL
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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 Not given
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
  • Real-time live video preview with zoom and rotate
  • Snapshot and video capture
  • Voice narration for videos
  • Plug and play UVC support
  • 100% on-device processing
  • No cloud uploads or tracking
  • No accounts or registration required
  • 11 language support
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
  • No accounts, no registration, no ads required
  • Instant plug-and-play support for external inspection cameras
  • High-definition capture with voice narration capability
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)280
Referring domains (Majestic)650

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