GuruShots: Photography Game

GuruShots: Photography Game

Photo Community with Contests

5.2K ratings
948 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
February 6, 2018
Updated
March 20, 2026

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About

Engage in a global photography community through fun, competitive challenges. Submit your photos, gain votes, and improve your skills to earn recognition and potentially exhibit your work.

✓Themed photo challenges
✓Photo voting and ranking
✓Real-time progress tracking
✓Team challenges and leagues
✓Exhibition and magazine features
✓Photography skill development
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What users say about GuruShots

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What's New in GuruShots

2.41.9

March 20, 2026

We've updated the app to fix some bugs and make features load faster.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

1 Swap

Use Swaps to test your images and see which performs best

Events

Read more about New Exhibition Event

New Exhibition Event

Discover our latest photo exhibition theme

Jul 10, 2025 — Jul 30, 2025

Read more about New Exhibition Event

New Exhibition Event

Discover our latest photo exhibition theme

Jun 12, 2025 — Jul 2, 2025

Read more about New Chicago Photo Challenge

New Chicago Photo Challenge

Your photo deserves to be in a real gallery!

Mar 24, 2025 — Apr 9, 2025

User reviews

So much porn

Do not let your kids play this game. I used to love this app but it’s gotten to the point where every time I open a challenge to vote there’s bare breasts or just outright hardcore pornography. Most users are legit, but a good 20% of every challenge is pornographic

There is no money

Don’t come here looking for a payout. The ads for the game promise possible cash rewards, but there aren’t any. Shop lets you exchange in-game currency for competitive boosts, and there are promises of publication for some contexts, but there are no cash rewards.

There are also errors in some of the mini-game type interactions. In particular, in one you have the guess the more popular photo and it will show you percentage votes and mark you right or wrong. However, the game will routinely show me that I have chosen correctly and mark me wrong anyway.
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Glitchy

This used to be fun years ago back when it was about the quality of a photograph rather than how many times somebody can vote for garbage pictures in order to get more votes on their garbage pictures.

Also, the app is very glitchy. It freezes constantly.

Frustrating

I live this game as it allows people to post their photos and share what they love with others. But the downside is unless you win the free turbo which half the time the picture that is the winning photo has nothing to do with the category frustrating. And the boost allows photos that are not that great best other photos that deserve to win. I wish there was a way to fix this so everyone gets a far shot at being in the top.
BTW these a lot of amazing talented photographers on here.
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App is proAi

Asked to use my photos to help train ai. Screw that

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login and sign-up issues

Bug

Inconsistent performance and stability problems

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Voting process not working as expected

Bug

Ranking and progress tracking not accurate

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to edit photos within the app

Feature

Better curation and moderation of submissions

Feature

Separate categories for hobbyists and professionals

Feature

More transparent and fair ranking/judging system

Feature

Option to disable location sharing

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FAQ

What is GuruShots?

GuruShots is a photography game and community where users can participate in themed photo challenges. It allows photographers of all levels to submit their work, gain votes, track their progress, and connect with other enthusiasts worldwide.

How does the photography game work?

Users choose from hundreds of monthly themed challenges and submit their photos. They gain votes from the community, level up, and compete to win challenges. The app also offers features like boosting photos and strategic gameplay to maximize exposure.

Is GuruShots free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and enjoy on the web. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional benefits within the game.

Can I improve my photography skills with GuruShots?

Absolutely. The app is designed to help users sharpen their camera skills through gameplay. You receive instant feedback from other photographers, earn badges, and collect achievements, all contributing to your growth as a photographer.

What are the benefits of joining a team?

Joining or creating a team allows you to take on challenges together and participate in team vs. team matches. You can chat with members, track your team's score, and move up Team Leagues to win bigger prizes, fostering a collaborative and competitive environment.