Pixelfed vs PG Social
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.
PG Social
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Welcome to PG Social, the best way to discover, organize, and enjoy local events in Prince George! Whether you're a newcomer looking to meet people, a professional seeking networking opportunities, or just searching for something fun to do, PG Social connects you with the heart of your community. Discover & Connect: * Comprehensive Event Feed: Explore a wide range of activities including social meetups, community festivals, professional workshops, live entertainment, and local business promotions. * Powerful Search & Filters: Easily find what you're looking for with keyword search and filters for location, date, event type, and tags like "newcomer-friendly" or "pet-friendly". Organize & Promote: * Create Events Effortlessly: Any user can organize their own event, from a small book club meeting to a professional seminar. * Manage Your Events: Use the organizer dashboard to track RSVPs, see who's interested, and communicate with your attendees. Engage with your Community: * RSVP & Stay Updated: RSVP to events with a single tap and receive important notifications about confirmations, changes, or cancellations. * Show Your Interest: Not ready to commit? Mark an event as 'Interested' to save it for later and receive updates. * Build Your Profile: Create a personal profile, add your interests, and connect with other users in your community. Join PG Social today and start exploring the vibrant events happening all around you
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PG Social at weekly against Pixelfed's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pixelfed ships an update every 4 weeks, PG Social weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelfed | PG Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (558 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Shrey Shrey |
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
PG Social
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
PG Social
No in-app purchases
