# Picastro

> Astronomy & Astrophotography

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446713728](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446713728)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6446713728`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Picastro Global Ltd
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2024-08-15
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picastro/id6446713728)
- **Website:** [https://www.picastroapp.com](https://www.picastroapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.picastroapp.com/privacy-policy](https://www.picastroapp.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Share your high-resolution astronomy and astrophotography images with a global space-loving community – beginner or expert, your journey starts here.

Picastro is the ultimate mobile platform for sharing your high-resolution astrophotography and space images — designed by an astronomer, built for the astronomy community.
Whether you're a beginner capturing your first star trail or a seasoned astrophotographer imaging distant nebulae, Picastro brings together a passionate, ad-free, and bot-free community that shares your love for the cosmos.

Why Picastro?
Hi-Res Images, No Compromises – Share stunning celestial captures in full detail
• Positive, Curated Community – Engage with real people, not algorithms
• Beginner & Expert Friendly – Grow your skills and get inspired by others

Exclusive Features:
StarCard – Showcase your gear and style
• StarCamps – Connect locally or globally with others under dark skies
• Progress Badges – Earn NASA-style icons as you explore and grow
Unlike general social platforms, Picastro is 100% focused on space. There are no ads, fake accounts, or spam — just pure cosmic content.

Join thousands of fellow stargazers and photographers around the world who are already sharing their journey through the universe.

Download Picastro now and become part of the astronomy community that's changing the way we share the night sky.

## Rankings

- #171,719 — Overall

## Review summary

Picastro is praised for hi-res, uncompressed images and an ad-free, supportive astrophotography community. Its intuitive UI and niche features (like a storage tab for setup details) enhance the experience. A common concern is pricing transparency, with some users uncomfortable about an upfront annual fee. Overall, it’s a strong, focused platform for uploading, viewing, and discussing high-quality astro photos without the distractions of mainstream social apps.

### Pros

- High-resolution, uncompressed images are preserved (no compression)
- Ad-free experience with no distracting algorithms or ads
- Supportive, active community of astrophotographers
- Intuitive, easy-to-navigate UI
- Specialized features for astrophotography (e.g., storage tab to showcase shot details)

### Cons

- Pricing transparency is lacking; annual subscription (around $50/year) is not clearly disclosed upfront, which some users dislike

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