Pixelfed vs DIG iT by Pixel Trail
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.
DIG iT by Pixel Trail
Connect with trail building communities, discover volunteer events, and track your contributions. Log hours, earn rewards, and help build sustainable outdoor infrastructure.
- Discover trail building events
- Join official communities
- Register for dig events
- Log hours and track impact
- Unlock badges and rewards
- Real-time notifications
- Create and manage work logs
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DIG !T connects volunteers, trail builders, and organizations to plan, organize, and participate in real trail work. Whether you're joining your first dig day or leading a crew, DIG !T helps you take action and support your local trail network. Built for the global trail building community, DIG !T empowers you to find events, track your contribution, and be part of something bigger. What you can do with DIG !T: • Discover trail building events near you • Join official DIG !T Chapters and communities • Register and participate in dig events • Log your hours and track your impact • Unlock badges, achievements, and rewards • Receive real-time notifications (push + email) • Create and manage work logs (for Leaders & Chapter Operators) • Use your DIG !T Wallet Card to check in on-site, track your contribution, and unlock real-world rewards from local partners that support trail builders Why DIG !T matters Every great outdoor experience depends on the invisible work of volunteers and crews. DIG !T makes the invisible, visible to stakeholders. It helps mobilize communities, supports trail organizations, and build sustainable outdoor infrastructures. Powered by community The DIG !T app is supported by DIG !T International Volunteer Trail Builders Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to growing and supporting trail building communities worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIG iT by Pixel Trail at 100% against Pixelfed's 47%. DIG iT by Pixel Trail also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Pixelfed's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, DIG iT by Pixel Trail every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelfed | DIG iT by Pixel Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (558 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Get Trail inc. |
Customer experience
Pixelfed
DIG iT by Pixel Trail
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
DIG iT by Pixel Trail
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
DIG iT by Pixel Trail
No in-app purchases









