Comparison

PictureMe for iPhone vs Pixavus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PictureMe for iPhone

This app connects users to have their photos taken by others, breaking away from selfies. It allows you to capture moments from various perspectives and interact with nearby members, fostering real-life connections.

Highlights
  • User-taken photos
  • Location-based discovery
  • Privacy settings
  • In-app rewards
  • Social sharing
  • Profile customization
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Let the world be your photographer! What if you could bring your own photographer wherever you go and get great pictures of you that only someone else could make? Just imagine yourself in that convertible driving by on route 66, you at the center of a sports competition, you on vacation, at school, in a restaurant with your friend. Pictures from every angle, from a distance and nearby, by other people who are members of PictureMe. Break away from the same old selfies... this app utilizes the power of strangers who take pictures of you, while you take pictures of other members as well and send it to them via the app. No need to exchange phone numbers or other contact info and pictures are not saved in the sender's phone. Set your privacy level to Green (paparazzi), Orange (friends only) or Red (private/offline). See who is within a 1000 meter radius from you on the map and get notifications whenever a PictureMe member is nearby. A chat function will be added soon so you can send in app messages to other members. Remember: a stranger is a new friend you haven't met yet! PictureMe is a new way of social media where people take each other's pictures in the app and also have a chance to interact in real life (when set to Green). Start by uploading a clear profile and background picture that helps others to identify you when they spot you on the map nearby. And remember, while others take pictures of you, you do the same for other members and you earn in app rewards for every 50 pictures you take! Set pictures to private or public and share on Facebook and Instagram.

About

Pixavus

This social media app redefines sharing by letting your closest friends collaboratively build and curate your profile. It offers a personal and thoughtful way to connect and share moments with your inner circle.

Highlights
  • Collaborative profile curation
  • Authentic social sharing
  • Personalized friend circles
  • Thoughtful content sharing
Features
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Pixavus is pictures of us. Photo sharing made easy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PictureMe for iPhone4 screens
Pixavus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PictureMe for iPhone at none against Pixavus's 6. PictureMe for iPhone also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). Pixavus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixavus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PictureMe for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PictureMe for iPhone against 5.0 for Pixavus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixavus has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PictureMe for iPhone ships an update every 4 weeks, Pixavus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PictureMe for iPhone versus Pixavus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictureMe for iPhonePixavus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB148 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJorrit van der kooiPixavus LLC

Customer experience

PictureMe for iPhone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixavus

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PictureMe for iPhone

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pixavus

Subscriptions2
  • Pixavus Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pixavus Plus Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • One time cost$2.99
  • One time cost$4.99
  • one time cost$7.99
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  • Pixavus one time$14.99

Questions

Is PictureMe for iPhone free?
PictureMe for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixavus free?
Pixavus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PictureMe for iPhone or Pixavus?
PictureMe for iPhone and Pixavus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do PictureMe for iPhone or Pixavus have ads?
Neither PictureMe for iPhone nor Pixavus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PictureMe for iPhone or Pixavus?
PictureMe for iPhone ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pixavus weekly. Most recently, PictureMe for iPhone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixavus on October 30, 2026.

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