# PortraitMode.io — The space your photos deserve

> Street photography platform for sharing, connecting, and feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by MapSteps UG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portraitmodeio/id6445845431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MapSteps UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674159622)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portraitmodeio/id6445845431/reviews.md

## What is PortraitMode.io?

PortraitMode is a photo-sharing platform specifically designed for street photographers. No videos, no algorithms, just photos.

With PortraitMode, we created a space for you to share your work, connect with other like-minded photographers from the community and collect feedback.

In short, PortraitMode is the space your photos deserve.

All photos on PortraitMode are displayed in a chronological timeline, and will never crop your images. We use lossless compression to keep your photos look exactly as you had intended.

With its focus on high-quality, high-resolution street photography, PortraitMode is a must-have for street-photographers of all levels.

Join us and be a part of an amazing community of artists who share their passion for capturing the world around them.

Thank you for publishing on PortraitMode.

## Key features

- Photo-sharing platform
- Street photography focus
- Chronological timeline
- Lossless compression
- Community feedback
- No video content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portraitmodeio/id6445845431/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good community but needs work

*2025-04-16, version 1.10.5*

Very inconsistent categories and no way of suggesting categories in the iOS app (only on web). Help is non existant and you seem to have to pay for an annual subscription in order to access the Discord community to provide feedback and get any visibility on the roadmap (why would I pay for a year’s fee for an emerging app when I can’t verify that features are being worked on?)

That said the focus on street photography is great (if a little limiting), and the community seems engaged. Seeing much nicer photos compared to Instagram.

### 5/5 — Great idea

*2024-12-02, version 1.10.5*

Its a great app, it is for photographers and is not polluted like vsco

### 5/5 — Love it but…

*2024-04-05*

This app is everything I been looking for as a photographer but, and this but is driving me crazy so its a “peeve but”, I love this app but why wont my camera and picture info pop up under my photos, I edit in light room and it shows all my picture and camera info on there but soon as I export the photo and add it to PortraitMode app it doesn't want to add my info. Im wondering if there is something I’m doing wrong or if there is something I need to turn on? Other than that I love the app just wish my photos could look more professional when uploaded with my camera and photo info underneath.

### 5/5 — Finally an adult’s version of Instagram

*2023-10-09*

Finally we can share our photos without the tagging madness, paying attention to what matters, EXIF and categories. The whole community is very cool, this app is a salvation on today’s modern internet world.

### 2/5 — Such great potential

*2023-07-08*

The idea is great, but it’s such a broken app in many ways, as of this writing.

### 5/5 — Great platform for photography

*2023-06-26*

This is one of the best up and coming apps with a strong focus on the photographer. They have addressed the crashing issues and I haven’t run into a problem since. It’s a great way to find artists all over the globe and the app keeps the focus on the photos without all the noise of social media.

### 2/5 — App Crashes

*2023-06-01, version 1.7.5*

This is 100% a great app and a really amazing fresh idea for photography.

One issue though, the app crashes whenever you go to upload a photo

I’ve have tones of older flicks I want to share but app will just crash if I scroll looking for them.

Please fix because I really want this app to work 😁

### 4/5 — A good start

*2023-05-27*

This app has so much potential for street photographers. I’m loving what I see. The only issues I see is there’s no way to see who you follow posts and the fact that it takes forever for my gallery to open when I’m trying to upload a photo. However these are minor to me and I will enthusiastically still use the app. Highly recommend.

### 4/5 — Solid platform for street photographers

*2023-05-03*

Some small hiccups when uploading causes to crash still. Nevertheless i’ll support it until they fix the bugs. Hopefully it takes off in place of Instagram for photographers and stays true to us.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-04-27, version 1.6.1*

Crash crash crash. That’s all it does.

## Frequently asked questions about PortraitMode.io

### What is PortraitMode.io?

PortraitMode.io is a photo-sharing platform designed exclusively for street photographers. It allows users to share their work, connect with other photographers, and receive feedback in a dedicated community space.

### What makes PortraitMode.io different from other photo apps?

PortraitMode.io focuses solely on street photography, excluding videos and algorithmic feeds. It displays photos chronologically and uses lossless compression to maintain original image quality without cropping.

### Is PortraitMode.io free to use?

Yes, PortraitMode.io is completely free to download and use. There are no charges associated with sharing photos or engaging with the community.

### What devices does PortraitMode.io support?

PortraitMode.io is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for PortraitMode.io?

PortraitMode.io has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is PortraitMode.io updated?

The latest version of PortraitMode.io is 1.11.4, last updated on August 28, 2025. This suggests regular updates to improve the app.

### Does PortraitMode.io have ads?

No, PortraitMode.io does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy an ad-free experience while sharing and viewing photos.

### What is the user sentiment for PortraitMode.io?

PortraitMode.io has a rating of 4.1 stars from 8 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment among its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.6 — 2026-08-31

This version comes with minor tweaks & fixes.

### 1.13.5 — 2026-08-21

This release improves the newly added "Snapshots" feature.

### 1.13.1 — 2026-08-15

This release introduces new features, such as direct messages, Apple Sign In, "Snapshots," and various under-the-hood improvements & fixes.

### 1.12 — 2026-07-18

Competitions coming soon! This version of the app adds a new Explore screen and comes with various under-the-hood improvements & fixes.

### 1.11.38 — 2026-07-12

- Google login/sign-up
- Improved onboarding experience
- Membership badges  & achievements are now displayed throughout the app
- Photo of the month is now being showcased
- You can now leave comments on blog posts from within the app
- You can now delete other peoples comments from your own photos

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## Related topics

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