Free
A practical planning companion for getting started with real observing nights.
$0 forever
- Tonight planning and night context
- Search, browse, and subject detail
- One equipment kit
- Session review and learning tools
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your planning needs more context.
AstroGuide keeps the core planning loop available for free, then unlocks advanced capture and equipment tools through AstroGuide Pro. Benefactor includes the same app features as Pro and adds extra support for continued development.
- Free plan
- AstroGuide Pro
- Benefactor support tier
- 7-day trial when eligible
Subscription model
$3/mo
AstroGuide Pro unlocks Capture Studio, saved Workshop rigs, and multiple equipment kits.
$5/mo Benefactor
Same app features, higher support.
AstroGuide Pro
Advanced planning tools for users who want capture, equipment, and setup context closer to every decision.
$3 per month
$30 per year
- Capture Studio framing, filter, sub-length, and integration advisors
- Telescope Workshop saved rigs and multiple equipment kits
- Same privacy posture as Free
- 7-day trial when eligible
Benefactor
The same AstroGuide Pro feature access, with a higher support tier for ongoing AstroGuide development.
$5 per month
$50 per year
- All AstroGuide Pro features
- Capture Studio and Telescope Workshop saved rigs
- Supports future development
- 7-day trial when eligible
Feature matrix
A simple split between core planning and advanced setup tools.
AstroGuide Pro and Benefactor unlock the same app features. Benefactor is for users who want to support AstroGuide at a higher level while using the same advanced capture and equipment tools.
| Feature | Free | Pro | Benefactor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight planning, ratings, and observing windows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search, Browse, Explore, and subject detail | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Site profiles, horizon context, and sky-brightness context | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Session review, History, and learning tools | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| One equipment kit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telescope Workshop rig building and preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple equipment kits for different setups | No | Yes | Yes |
| Save Telescope Workshop rigs into Equipment and planning views | No | Yes | Yes |
| Capture Studio framing, filter, sub-length, and integration advisors | No | Yes | Yes |
| Same unlocked app features as AstroGuide Pro | No | Yes | Yes |
| Higher support for AstroGuide development | No | No | Yes |
Free trial details
Try the advanced tools before the subscription starts.
The purchase flow is handled by Apple through the App Store. AstroGuide shows subscription options in the app, and Apple shows the final trial, pricing, renewal, and cancellation details before purchase confirmation.
- AstroGuide Pro and Benefactor are planned with a 7-day free trial when you are eligible.
- Trial eligibility, renewal timing, and final localized pricing are shown in the App Store purchase sheet before you confirm.
- Benefactor unlocks the same app features as AstroGuide Pro. It is a support tier, not a separate feature tier.
- Subscriptions renew through your Apple account and can be managed or canceled from App Store subscription settings.
Prices shown are US App Store prices and may vary by region, taxes, App Store storefront, or App Store configuration. Final terms are shown before purchase.