# MoodStream vs Photo Dump

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoodStream at none against Photo Dump's 18. MoodStream also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 67%). Photo Dump's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Dump sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MoodStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MoodStream against 4.8 for Photo Dump. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of MoodStream's written reviews are positive against 67% of Photo Dump's.

MoodStream ships an update weekly, Photo Dump every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoodStream | Photo Dump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodstream-dump-with-friends/id1436452656/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-dump-shared-camera/id6472696229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moody Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436452655) | [Emmett Deen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653883497) |

## What reviewers say

### MoodStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodstream-dump-with-friends/id1436452656)

Capture and share life's moments with friends. This app transforms your profile into a dynamic camera roll, allowing you to create and contribute to shared "Streams" of photos and videos. Document everything from daily life to special events together.

**Highlights:** Create living camera roll profiles, Capture unlimited photos and videos, Organize content into "Streams", Collaborate on Streams with friends, Follow friends' Streams

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Dump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-dump-shared-camera/id6472696229)

Easily collect and share photos from events with friends and family. This app simplifies the process of gathering memories from all attendees, creating a comprehensive and high-quality shared album for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Effortless photo gathering from all attendees, Ideal for weddings, reunions, and casual events, User-friendly interface for easy sharing, High-quality images without compression, Create a collective memory album

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Host | $4.99 | per month |
| Event Host Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Event Host Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Event Host | $29.99 | per year |
| Event Host Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Event Host Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Single Event | $3.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $14.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $19.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $29.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $34.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $54.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $59.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $64.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $74.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $84.99 | one-time |
| More Participants | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoodStream free?

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

### Is Photo Dump free?

Photo Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MoodStream or Photo Dump?

Photo Dump is rated higher. MoodStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Photo Dump averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do MoodStream or Photo Dump have ads?

Neither MoodStream nor Photo Dump shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoodStream or Photo Dump?

MoodStream ships an update weekly, and Photo Dump every 5 days. Most recently, MoodStream was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Dump on October 24, 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.*