Pixelfed vs GoldVine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixelfed
Share your photography with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and privacy. This app offers an ethical alternative to mainstream social media, giving users control over their content and data.
- Ad-free photo sharing
- Privacy-focused
- User content control
- Authentic community
- Ethical social media alternative
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Share your photography with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and privacy. Pixelfed is the ethical alternative to traditional social media platforms, putting you in control of your content and data.
GoldVine
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GoldVine – Where Creativity Meets Community Showcase Your Work Create a custom online portfolio that reflects who you are. With GoldVine, you can build a profile that highlights your best work and share it with a unique QR code, helping your creative spirit reach a wider audience whether they're on the GoldVine network or on the web. Connect and Collaborate Locally GoldVine isn’t just about displaying your work, it’s also where you meet nearby professionals ready to collaborate. Whether you’re looking for a new creative partner or simply want to get inspired by others, finding like-minded talent has never been easier. Expand your Reach Stand out from the crowd by linking your GoldVine profile with all your other digital platforms - social media accounts, online stores, and more - making sure your art reaches far and wide. With GoldVine, your talent meets opportunity as you build lasting connections in a community that celebrates creativity. Flexibility to Grow Your Creative Network Begin your creative journey with everything you need for free, then access advanced tools that elevate your professional profile when you need them. GoldVine grows with you, offering premium enhancements as you expand your creative network and take on bigger projects. Download GoldVine today and start building your creative community - where your unique talent can grow into something beautiful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixelfed at none against GoldVine's 10. Pixelfed also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. GoldVine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Pixelfed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixelfed ships an update every 4 weeks, GoldVine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelfed | GoldVine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (560 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 560 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Garnet Thomas |
Bugs and requests
Pixelfed
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to post photos or send DMs
- Inconsistent heart/like behavior
- Crashes and freezes on app launch
- Incompatibility with certain servers
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Video support
- Improved collections/albums management
- Seamless onboarding and server selection
- Better notifications and interaction tracking
GoldVine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
GoldVine
- MagicGrow - 10$7.991 Month
- MagicGrow - 20$13.991 Month
- MagicGrow - 40$23.991 Month
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- MagicGrow - 80$41.991 Month
- GoldBoost - 2$2.99
- GoldBoost - 4$3.99
- GoldBoost - 8$6.99
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- GoldBoost - 16$11.99
- GoldBoost - 32$19.99
- GoldBoost - 64$34.99









