Pixelfed vs Creatin
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.
Creatin
Connects content creators with brands for authentic collaborations. Discover, match, and chat with potential partners to plan and execute campaigns. Grow your brand and audience through meaningful partnerships.
- Smart matching across various categories
- Real-time messaging for campaign coordination
- Profile management with social media integration
- Notifications for new matches and messages
- Secure sign-in options
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Creatin is the platform that connects creators with brands for authentic collaborations. Whether you're a content creator, influencer, or brand looking for your next campaign partner, Creatin makes it easy to find the perfect match. HOW IT WORKS: • Discover & Match – Swipe through creator and brand profiles to find your perfect creative partner • Connect & Chat – When you both swipe right, start a conversation and plan your next project • Create Together – Collaborate on campaigns, share content, and grow your audience • Grow Your Brand – Track your progress and build lasting partnerships FEATURES: • Smart matching across categories including Beauty, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Gaming, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel, and more • Real-time messaging to coordinate campaigns • Profile management with social media integration • Notifications to stay on top of new matches and messages • Secure sign-in with Apple and Google Creatin is built for creators and brands who want real, meaningful partnerships that drive growth and authentic content.
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Verdict
Pixelfed and Creatin both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Pixelfed's written reviews are positive against 0% of Creatin's. Pixelfed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (546 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Pixelfed against 4.2 for Creatin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelfed has 546 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Pixelfed's written reviews are positive against 0% of Creatin's.
Pixelfed ships an update every 3 weeks, Creatin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelfed | Creatin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (546 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 546 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Brian Wallack |
Customer experience
Pixelfed
Creatin
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
Creatin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
Creatin
No in-app purchases
