# AsteraNext vs Tessr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tessr at 100% against AsteraNext's 50%. Tessr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). AsteraNext's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tessr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AsteraNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tessr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AsteraNext has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AsteraNext's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tessr's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AsteraNext | Tessr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteranext/id1628086599/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessr/id6775593890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Astera LED Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367867799) | [Luis Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775593892) |

## What reviewers say

### AsteraNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteranext/id1628086599)

Control complex lighting setups with intuitive tools for creating custom programs and effects. Manage DMX addresses, diagnose and update fixtures, and ensure seamless runtime for your productions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive lighting control, Customizable programs and effects, DMX address and footprint setup, Fixture diagnosis and updates, Layer effects for pixel control, Scheduled standby mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tessr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessr/id6775593890)

Transform a group of phones into a massive, synchronized display for concerts, festivals, or parties. Share videos from your device or the app's library across multiple screens, even without a network connection.

**Highlights:** Synchronized video playback across multiple devices, Use your own videos from Camera Roll or Files, Tile mode for a mosaic-like visual experience, Offline connectivity via direct phone-to-phone connection, Library of free and premium video packs, Friends and session management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vortex | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AsteraNext free?

AsteraNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tessr free?

Tessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AsteraNext or Tessr?

Tessr is rated higher. AsteraNext averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tessr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AsteraNext or Tessr have ads?

Neither AsteraNext nor Tessr shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*