Comparison

Groupsy by Photobucket vs Picstagraph

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

Head to head
About

Groupsy by Photobucket

Create private, shared spaces for groups to collect, organize, and relive memories. Upload photos and videos in full quality without compression, and enjoy features like face recognition and automatic backup. Keep your cherished moments with the people who matter most.

Highlights
  • Private group spaces
  • Full quality photo/video uploads
  • Organized memory collections
  • FaceFinder for easy photo retrieval
  • Automatic backup
  • Reactions and comments
Features
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Groupsy by Photobucket. Trusted by more than 70 million people. Over 14 billion photos and videos safely stored, protected, and shared. Backed by more than 20 years of helping people preserve what matters most. Groupsy by Photobucket is the private photo and video sharing app built for real life—not public feeds. Whether you’re sharing family memories, wedding photos, vacation albums, sports highlights, or pictures from a night out with friends, Groupsy gives every group its own private space to collect, organize, and relive moments together. No algorithms or strangers. Just your people. A HOME FOR SHARED MEMORIES Photos shouldn’t disappear inside endless group chats. They shouldn’t live across five different phones. And they shouldn’t become content for people you don’t know. Groupsy gives every family, friend group, sports team, travel crew, classroom, and community a shared home where everyone can contribute photos and videos in full quality. Every memory stays together. Exactly where it belongs. WHY YOU’LL LOVE GROUPSY - You’ll have private spaces for every group in your life - Easily organize all of your photos and videos - Your photos and videos stay compression-free, exactly as you took them - Express yourself with reactions and comments - Access your uploads across all your devices - Seamlessly sync with WhatsApp and Meta - FaceFinder helps you quickly and easily find all the pictures of you - Automatically back-up your digital memories GROUPSY IS PERFECT FOR… - Private photo and video sharing - Organizing group memories - Curating family albums - Collecting wedding and event photos - Sharing team sport highlights - Saving travel and vacation pics - Sorting and keeping group chat photos - Collaborating in group projects And so much more! WHY MILLIONS TRUST GROUPSY For more than twenty years, Photobucket has helped people protect their memories. Today: • 70+ million users • 14+ billion photos and videos • Trusted since 2003 Groupsy continues that legacy with a new experience built specifically for private group sharing. Whether you’re planning a wedding, starting a new family, coaching a team, traveling with friends, or simply sharing everyday moments—Groupsy keeps everyone connected in one private place. Because the best memories belong with the people who lived them. HEAR FROM CURRENT USERS “Great experience! Love how easy it is! The sharing function worked really nice for my recent family trip. Everyone was able to upload all their moments and it was really special to have them all together. Worked great and will be using time and time again for events and life moments.” - PAD “Customer service is great!! They've gone above and beyond to help me, highly recommended!!” - MacKenzie Oakes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who can see my photos and videos? Your photos and videos stay with you and only the people you invite! You control who can see, share, or contribute, so your memories stay just how you want them. Why use Groupsy instead of social media or cloud storage? Groupsy gives you private spaces for different groups, without algorithms, ads, or the pressure of public posting. And instead of treating your memories like files in a folder, it's built for sharing, reacting, and reminiscing. The way memories are meant to be experienced together. How do I share my Group? You can easily share a single image or video, or multiple images and videos from your Group by creating safe and secure sharing links. Is FaceFinder private? Yes. FaceFinder runs entirely on your device. Your photos and face data never leave your phone. We don't receive, store, or access any of it. The feature is opt-in only, and you can turn it off at any time. Support: https://support.photobucket.com/ Terms of Service: https://photobucket.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://photobucket.com/legal/privacy-policy Biometric Policy: https://photobucket.com/legal/biometric-information-privacy-policy

About

Picstagraph

A creative community network for photographers, models, and content creators. Connect with peers, showcase your skills in contests, and find collaboration opportunities with companies. Build your online portfolio and discover new talents.

Highlights
  • Creative community network
  • Participate in contests
  • Win prizes and awards
  • Discover new talents
  • Find job collaborations
  • Online portfolio builder
Features
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WELCOME TO YOUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY! Picstagraph is the network for creatives, photographers, models and content creators. Connect with like-minded people, participate in contests to present your skills, network with companies & use your profile as an online portfolio. The Picstagraph job section will also help you get new collaborations with companies that are just right for you. What are you waiting for? Create your portfolio today. * Participate in contests from well-known brands and win prizes and awards. * Discover extraordinary talents and get inspired * Find jobs that match you * Be seen by the community * Win new partners for collaborations * Make your content visible Do you have feedback? Then contact us at support@picstagraph.com.

Screenshots

Groupsy by Photobucket4 screens
Picstagraph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picstagraph at 85% against Groupsy by Photobucket's 24%. Picstagraph also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Groupsy by Photobucket's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1). On price, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Groupsy by Photobucket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Picstagraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picstagraph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groupsy by Photobucket has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Groupsy by Photobucket's written reviews are positive against 85% of Picstagraph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, Picstagraph monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Groupsy by Photobucket versus Picstagraph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupsy by PhotobucketPicstagraph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB98 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPhotobucket.comPicstagraph GmbH

Customer experience

Groupsy by Photobucket

All ratings3,867 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews718 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative68.7%

Picstagraph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Groupsy by Photobucket

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Uploads fail or get stuck
  • Inability to access or view stored photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to easily download all stored photos
  • Option to delete account and permanently remove photos
  • Restore free access to basic photo hosting features

Picstagraph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Groupsy by Photobucket

Subscriptions9
  • Plus20$2.991 Month
  • Plus50$4.991 Month
  • My Bucket$5.001 Month
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  • Beginner$5.991 Month
  • Intermediate$7.991 Month
  • Group Buckets$8.001 Month
  • Plus Monthly$10.001 Month
  • Expert$12.991 Month
  • Plus20$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • AdFree$9.99
None

Picstagraph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groupsy by Photobucket free?
Groupsy by Photobucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picstagraph free?
Picstagraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Groupsy by Photobucket or Picstagraph?
Picstagraph is rated higher. Groupsy by Photobucket averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Picstagraph averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Groupsy by Photobucket or Picstagraph have ads?
Picstagraph shows ads; Groupsy by Photobucket does not.
Which is updated more often, Groupsy by Photobucket or Picstagraph?
Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, and Picstagraph monthly. Most recently, Groupsy by Photobucket was updated on November 10, 2026 and Picstagraph on November 3, 2026.

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