the SESH app vs Picastro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
the SESH app
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SESH, short for “session”, is part of a phrase “great SESH” and is exchanged among friends after a great hangout. We are focused on bringing people together in real life, not just online to create those amazing SESHs. So what are you waiting for? The world is your oyster, go and find your pearls today with SESH!
Picastro
A dedicated social platform for sharing high-resolution astrophotography and space images. Connect with a passionate, ad-free community of stargazers and photographers, from beginners to experts. Showcase your gear, find local meetups, and earn progress badges.
- High-resolution image sharing
- Ad-free and bot-free community
- StarCard for gear showcase
- StarCamps for local meetups
- Progress badges for growth
- Beginner and expert friendly
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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.
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Verdict
the SESH app and Picastro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
the SESH app ships an update every 2 weeks, Picastro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | the SESH app | Picastro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | the real network llc | Picastro Global Ltd |
Bugs and requests
the SESH app
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Picastro
Reported bugs
3 issues- App shuts down after opening screen
- App times out with 'no internet connection' error
- Unable to make a nickname
Requested features
2 requests- More upfront pricing information before installation
- Allowing users to make nicknames
In-app purchases
the SESH app
No in-app purchases
Picastro
No in-app purchases
