AstroImg vs Irys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AstroImg
Discover and share stunning astronomical photographs from enthusiasts worldwide. Connect with fellow stargazers, learn about the universe, and find optimal stargazing locations. This platform facilitates learning and collaboration for astronomy lovers of all levels.
- Share astronomical photographs
- Explore universe mysteries
- Connect with astro-pals
- Learn about stargazing
- Stargazing spot information
- Light Pollution Map
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Start your astronomy stargazing journey here! Appreciate photographs from astronomy amateurs around the world, explore the mysteries of the universe, and enjoy the beauty of the starry sky. Share photography skills with astronomy amateurs, chat with astro-pals, and make dates to image together. Learn about the universe and stargazing with your family. AstroNet is a professional platform for astronomy amateurs around the world to share knowledge and experiences. It boasts a vast collection of astronomical photography, including wide-field, planets, and deep space that covers almost all types of astronomical images. Detailed tutorials on stargazing and astrophotography are available, allowing you to start astrophotography instantly and without any barriers. Additionally, the platform offers information on stargazing spots and the Light Pollution Map, along with other assistive tools to enhance your photography experience. You can view nearby works, and connect with astro-pals to chat and explore the mysteries of the universe together. The platform supports multi-languages, including the One-Tap-Translation, enabling seamless communication with global astro-pals without language barriers.
Irys
This app is a community for photography enthusiasts to share their work, connect with others, and get inspired. It offers features like large image uploads, no follower counts, and curated content, with opportunities to win prizes through competitions.
- Upload images up to 50MB
- No visible follower counts
- Curated photography highlights
- Share any aspect ratio
- Join and curate groups
- Organize work by themes/portfolios
- Spotlight competitions
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Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft. Features include: • Upload images up to 50MB • No visible follower counts : build a following for the right reasons! • Get inspired with great photography and curated highlights from our team • Share any aspect ratio with no forced cropping • Join and curate groups around what you love • Organise your work by themes and portfolios • Enter Spotlight competitions (exclusively on Irys!) for a chance to win prizes from top industry partners • Optional EXIF details like camera and lens information Whether you're a working photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or simply someone who loves great images, Irys was built for you! Terms of Service: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020127716639-Terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020165583903-Privacy-Policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroImg at none against Irys's 2. AstroImg also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Irys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (40 vs 10). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.
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. Irys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AstroImg asks for nothing beyond the download.
Irys holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 40 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 51% positive.
AstroImg ships an update monthly, Irys weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AstroImg | Irys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (10 ratings) | 4.2 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd | Silvertone Media Ltd |
Customer experience
AstroImg
Irys
Bugs and requests
AstroImg
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Irys
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezes when trying to post
- Invite codes not working
Requested features
3 requests- Improve UI and UX design
- Fix bugs and stability issues
- Reconsider monetization strategy
In-app purchases
AstroImg
No in-app purchases
Irys
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
