Pic vs Shutterbug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pic
Create and share client galleries, upload media, and manage your photography workflow on the go. Post directly to social media or download high-resolution photos and videos to your device.
- Create and share client galleries
- Upload any media
- Manage workflow on mobile
- Post directly to social media
- Download high-res photos and videos
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Your galleries go where you go. The Pic-Time mobile app brings your workflow to your fingertips. Create and share galleries with clients, upload any media, and manage your work right from your phone or tablet. Post your work directly to social, or download high-res photos and videos to your device. Everything you need, always within reach.
Shutterbug
This platform connects clients with freelance photographers and videographers. Freelancers can showcase their services and manage bookings, while clients can easily find and hire professionals for their creative needs.
- Create freelance accounts
- Showcase gigs with media and pricing
- Manage orders and client communication
- Browse local photographers and videographers
- Secure and streamlined ordering
- Personalized freelancer recommendations
- Instant booking and scheduling
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Shutterbug – Your Go-To Freelance Photography & Videography Platform Shutterbug connects talented photographers and videographers with clients who need professional services. Whether you’re capturing moments, creating videos, or booking freelance gigs, Shutterbug makes it simple, fast, and reliable. For Photographers & Videographers: Create a professional freelance account. Showcase your gigs with images, videos, and pricing. Manage orders, track requests, and communicate with clients seamlessly. For Buyers: Browse photographers and videographers in your area. Place orders easily and get high-quality services. Track your gigs and communicate directly with freelancers. Key Features: Easy Gig Management: Showcase your services with images and videos. Secure & Reliable: All orders and payments are safe and streamlined. Personalized Recommendations: Find the best freelancers for your needs. Instant Booking: Quickly request services and schedule your projects. Real-Time Notifications: Stay updated on order status, messages, and gig activity. Whether you’re a freelancer looking to grow your photography or videography business, or a buyer seeking professional creative services, Shutterbug connects you with the right people in no time. Download Shutterbug today and start booking or showcasing gigs like a pro!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutterbug at 100% against Pic's 32%. Pic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 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.
Pic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic has 2.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Pic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shutterbug's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pic | Shutterbug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pic-Time, Inc. | Nathan Bandara |
Customer experience
Pic
Shutterbug
In-app purchases
Pic
No in-app purchases
Shutterbug
No in-app purchases
