# Staura vs Piko Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piko Chat at 88% against Staura's 39%. Piko Chat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 28). Staura's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piko Chat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Staura asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piko Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piko Chat has 2.8K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Staura's written reviews are positive against 88% of Piko Chat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Staura | Piko Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staura/id6751822014/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rakesh Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837030008) | [Ebonnee Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882489118) |

## What reviewers say

### Staura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staura/id6751822014)

Discover and create stories with curated playlists and aesthetic visuals. Connect with a global community of readers and writers who share your passion for storytelling. Immerse yourself in tales that match your vibe and find inspiration for your own creative journey.

**Highlights:** Read stories based on aesthetics, Listen to curated story soundtracks, Browse aesthetic visual posts, Connect with readers and writers, Share and get inspired

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Piko Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658)

Experience a nostalgic chat platform reminiscent of the early internet. Send pixel art notes, private letters, and engage in cozy themed rooms. Customize your profile and express yourself through drawings and reactions without the pressure of endless feeds.

**Highlights:** Send pixel art notes and private letters, Engage in themed 'pod' chat rooms, React to messages and keep conversations alive, Customize profile, status bar, and theme, Add optional public pins to a world map, No endless feed or influencer focus

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Piko Plus Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly Supporter | $24.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 Piko Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Piko Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Piko Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Staura free?

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

### Is Piko Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Staura or Piko Chat?

Piko Chat is rated higher. Staura averages 3.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Piko Chat averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Staura or Piko Chat have ads?

Neither Staura nor Piko Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Staura or Piko Chat?

Staura ships an update every 5 days, and Piko Chat every 5 days. Most recently, Staura was updated on October 17, 2026 and Piko Chat on October 21, 2026.

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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.*