# Shared. App vs Show Pics

The clearest difference is rating: Show Pics at 5.0 against Shared. App's 4.5. Show Pics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Shared. App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Show Pics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shared. App has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shared. App ships an update weekly, Show Pics every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared. App | Show Pics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-pics-elevate-your-photo/id6517354605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoTap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607172222) | [哲铭 葛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606918460) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared. App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220)

Effortlessly sync photos taken by everyone at an event in real-time. Create group get-togethers, invite friends by scanning their unique ID, and instantly share captured moments. Tag, search, and favorite photos for easy retrieval and sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo syncing, Create group get-togethers, Invite friends via Shared ID, Instant photo sharing, Tag and search photos, Favorite and download photos

**In-app purchases:** none


### Show Pics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-pics-elevate-your-photo/id6517354605)

Easily create stunning images with a wide selection of templates. This tool allows for quick and simple photo editing while preserving the original image size and detail. Contact support for any inquiries.

**Highlights:** Template-based editing, Quick image creation, Preserves original image size, High detail retention, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shared. App free?

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

### Is Show Pics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shared. App or Show Pics?

Show Pics is rated higher. Shared. App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Show Pics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shared. App or Show Pics have ads?

Shared. App shows ads; Show Pics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shared. App or Show Pics?

Shared. App ships an update weekly, and Show Pics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shared. App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Show Pics 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.*