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Image 1 — AstroFinish - Local image editing - Android testing
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AstroFinish - Local image editing - Android testing

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a few people who would be willing to help test the Android version of AstroFinish.

Some of you may have seen the iOS version already. It’s been going really well so far, and the feedback from the DWARF community has honestly been awesome. The Android version is now in closed testing, but Google requires me to have at least 12 testers opted in for 14 days before I can publish it on the Play Store.

AstroFinish is an app for finishing smart telescope and astrophotography images right from your phone. The idea is to take those stacked images from something like a DWARF and quickly make them look more polished and shareable without needing to open a desktop editor.

It has astro-focused presets and editing tools for things like bringing out faint detail, improving contrast, reducing noisy-looking backgrounds, fixing color casts, calming down harsh stars, sharpening moon shots, and making deep-sky images pop a little more. It’s meant to be simple enough for beginners, but still useful if you like tweaking the final look yourself.

If you’re willing to help, here’s the Google Group to join first:

https://groups.google.com/g/astrofinishtesters

Then after joining, you should be able to access the Play Store testing link here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codyadams.astrofinish

You don’t have to do anything crazy. Even just installing it, trying it on a few DWARF/astro images, and letting me know if anything breaks, looks weird, or feels confusing would help a ton.

I’d really appreciate anyone who’s willing to jump in and help get the Android version across the finish line.

u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 8 days ago
▲ 3 r/DWARFLAB

AstroFinish is finally coming to Android — looking for DWARF users to help with closed testing

A little while back I shared AstroFinish, an iOS app I built for finishing/editing astrophotography images from smart telescopes like the DWARF. The response from this community was honestly amazing, and a lot of people asked if there would ever be an Android version.

Good news: the Android version is finally built.

The only catch is that Google Play requires me to run a closed test before I can officially publish it. For my developer account, I need at least 12 people opted in for 14 consecutive days before I’m allowed to apply for production access. That is an actual Google Play requirement, not me trying to be dramatic.

So I’m looking for a small group of Android users who would be willing to help test AstroFinish.

Here is the link to download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codyadams.astrofinish

For context, AstroFinish is meant to be a simple mobile darkroom for telescope images. The goal is to take a photo from a DWARF/smart telescope/backyard setup and quickly make it look more finished without needing desktop software. It focuses on things like astro presets, light pollution correction, detail/sharpness, denoise-style cleanup, star control, before/after comparison, and exporting a polished image. The app is designed to stay local-first, with no account, no cloud upload, no ads, and no tracking.

Thank you in advance!

Also, if you already used the iOS version, thank you. The feedback from this community genuinely helped push me to get the Android version moving. I’d love to get it officially published so DWARF users on both iPhone and Android can use it.

Apple download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astrofinish/id6763904575

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u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 10 days ago
▲ 5 r/AskAstrophotography+1 crossposts

I made a free iPhone app to finish Astro photos without sending them to the cloud *Not a promotion*

I want to start off by saying I make no money from this, I just want to help people out!

I’ve been working on an app called AstroFinish.

Basically, I wanted a way to take telescope/smart telescope captures and actually finish them on my iPhone without needing to jump straight into a full desktop workflow.

AstroFinish lets you import images, batches, and FITS sessions, then use astro-specific tools like nebula reveal, denoise, star reduction, sky cleanup, color correction, before/after preview, and export.

The big thing: it’s local-first.
No account. No tracking. No cloud upload. Your photos stay on your device.

I’m still early with it and looking for real feedback from people who shoot the night sky. I’d love to know what feels useful, what feels gimmicky, and what features would make this actually fit into your workflow.

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astrofinish/id6763904575

Also, I’m especially curious if mobile FITS editing is something people actually want, or if most people would only use this for quick JPG/PNG finishing.

u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 11 days ago
▲ 4 r/AppIdeas

Would you play a real-world version of Paper.io?

I’m working through an app idea and want brutally honest feedback.
The idea is basically:
Paper.io, but on a real map.
You start a session, physically walk/bike/skate around, and your route draws a trail on the map. If you loop back and close the shape, the area inside becomes yours or your crew’s.
Other players/crews can cut into your area, steal space, or try to box off bigger sections. Weekly “takeovers” would reset the board so new people can jump in and compete.
The goal is not to make a fitness tracker. It would be more of a social outdoor game where normal movement turns into territory.
Example:
You walk around a block and close the loop
That area becomes your crew’s color
Another crew draws a route through it and steals part of it
Your friends go out later to take it back
At the end of the week, the biggest crew wins the takeover
I’m thinking:
crews instead of random solo-only play
clean/minimal map UI
weekly resets
cosmetics/map skins instead of pay-to-win
no exact live player locations for privacy
local events later if it catches on
Would this actually be fun with friends, or would it get old fast?
What would make you keep opening it?

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u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 15 days ago
▲ 69 r/DWARFLAB

I made an iPhone app to finish astro photos without sending them to the cloud

I’ve been working on an app called AstroFinish.

Basically, I wanted a way to take telescope/smart telescope captures and actually finish them on my iPhone without needing to jump straight into a full desktop workflow.

AstroFinish lets you import images, batches, and FITS sessions, then use astro-specific tools like nebula reveal, denoise, star reduction, sky cleanup, color correction, before/after preview, and export.

The big thing: it’s local-first.
No account. No tracking. No cloud upload. Your photos stay on your device.

I’m still early with it and looking for real feedback from people who shoot the night sky. I’d love to know what feels useful, what feels gimmicky, and what features would make this actually fit into your workflow.

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astrofinish/id6763904575

Also, I’m especially curious if mobile FITS editing is something people actually want, or if most people would only use this for quick JPG/PNG finishing.

u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 16 days ago
▲ 1 r/AppIdeas

So the idea is, Waze you have to put in your destination everytime to get alert for cops, construction, and other hazards. This app you just drive and get alerts if something is ahead.

  1. Is this a good idea?
  2. More importantly, how would one even start with getting that data. Waze has millions of users reporting, this app obviously would not have millions of users to start.

Any feedback is appreciated!

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u/Head-Fisherman6279 — 21 days ago