Small Group Network vs PixelNest for PixelFed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Small Group Network
Connect, encourage, and resource leaders of small group ministries worldwide. Access an international network of Huddles for local connections and find essential information for ministry leaders.
- International Huddle Network
- Push Notifications
- Event Calendar
- Ministry Podcasts
- Social Media RSS Feeds
- Blog Updates
- Staff Directory
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The Small Group Network is a free world-wide network for leaders of small group ministry. We exist to connect, encourage, and resource small group ministry leaders in relational communities. We do this through our international network of Huddles, where small group ministry leaders can connect with others in their area .The Small Group Network gives app users instant access to the information small group leaders need. We have included the following key features: Key Features Include: - Push Notifications - Event Calendar - Podcast - RSS Feeds for Social Media Updates - Blog Updates - Easily contact Staff via the directory - And More!
PixelNest for PixelFed
Experience the Pixelfed social platform on your smartphone. Share photos and videos, discover creators, and manage multiple accounts. Customize your experience with themes and apply creative filters.
- Browse and interact with Pixelfed feeds
- Upload photos and videos
- Manage multiple Pixelfed accounts
- Dark and light theme options
- Photo filters and cropping tools
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PixelNest is a convenient mobile application that allows you to fully experience the social platform Pixelfed right from your smartphone. Expand your interaction with the Pixelfed community, share your photos and videos, discover interesting creators, and build your own digital gallery. Key Features: Browse and Interact: Explore the activity feeds and user profiles on Pixelfed, like and comment on posts. Upload and Publish: Unleash your creativity and share your photos directly from the app. Easily upload your work and add captions, tags, and locations. Multi-Account Support: Manage multiple PixelFed accounts within the app, seamlessly switch between them, and interact with various communities effortlessly. Dark and Light Themes: Tailor the app's appearance to your preferences with a choice of light mode for daytime use or dark mode for comfortable night viewing. Filters and Cropping: Apply filters to your photos right within the app to create unique effects. Additionally, the cropping feature allows you to precisely select and adjust images to your requirements. PixelNest is your gateway to a more creative, inspiring, and social experience in the world of Pixelfed. Install the app now and join a community of creative individuals from around the globe! Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact email: pixelnest@tagir.dev
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixelNest for PixelFed at 100% against Small Group Network's 0%. PixelNest for PixelFed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). Small Group Network's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price 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.
PixelNest for PixelFed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Small Group Network has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Small Group Network's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixelNest for PixelFed's.
Small Group Network ships an update every 18 months, PixelNest for PixelFed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Small Group Network | PixelNest for PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Saddleback Church | Tagir Kuramshin |
Customer experience
Small Group Network
PixelNest for PixelFed
In-app purchases
Small Group Network
No in-app purchases
PixelNest for PixelFed
No in-app purchases
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