Picastro vs Tupme
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Tupme
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Connect with people who share your passion for greenery – whether you're growing plants or shaping the perfect bonsai. Key features: – Share photos and updates of your plants and projects – Browse posts and listings without signing up – Discover inspiring gardens and bonsai collections near you – Tag your posts and find others through topics you love – Enjoy a refreshed, intuitive design – AI moderation helps keep the space safe and positive Join Tupme and become part of a blooming community where plants bring people together. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower – your green world belongs here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tupme at 13.0 against Picastro's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Picastro ships an update every 3 weeks, Tupme every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Picastro | Tupme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Picastro Global Ltd | Tupme MB |
Bugs and 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
Tupme
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Picastro
No in-app purchases
Tupme
No in-app purchases
