# Groupsy by Photobucket vs Flickr

Groupsy by Photobucket and Flickr both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 24% of Groupsy by Photobucket's. Flickr also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (15K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groupsy by Photobucket sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Groupsy by Photobucket against 4.5 for Flickr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Groupsy by Photobucket's written reviews are positive against 70% of Flickr's.

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, Flickr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groupsy by Photobucket | Flickr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsy-by-photobucket/id314439840/reviews)** | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **70.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | #153 |
| Size | 124 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Photobucket.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/314439843) | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) |

## What reviewers say

### Groupsy by Photobucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsy-by-photobucket/id314439840)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #197 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create private albums and share memories with trusted circles. Organize, back up, and access photos and videos across devices. Seamlessly integrate with popular messaging apps for effortless sharing and reliving moments.

**Highlights:** Private album creation, Group sharing, Automatic backup, Cross-device access, WhatsApp & Meta integration, Compression-free guarantee

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus20 | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus50 | $4.99 | per month |
| My Bucket | $5.00 | per month |
| Beginner | $5.99 | per month |
| Intermediate | $7.99 | per month |
| Group Buckets | $8.00 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Expert | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus20 | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus50 | $49.99 | per year |
| My Bucket | $50.00 | per year |
| AdFree | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Loyal long-term users
- 🚀 Fast and efficient photo uploads
- 🔗 Convenient photo sharing links

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Holding photos hostage behind paywall
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app experience
- 💰 Excessive and predatory pricing
- 🗑️ Difficult to retrieve or delete photos
- 🛑 Forced subscriptions to access account

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Uploads fail or get stuck
- Inability to access or view stored photos

**Requested features**

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


### Flickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Connect with a global community of photographers to share and discover billions of images. Easily organize, edit, and upload your photos from any device. Find inspiration and connect with like-minded individuals.

**Highlights:** Photo uploading and sharing, Photo editing tools, Discover inspiration, Join photography groups, Organize photos easily

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY PLAN | $11.00 | per month |
| ANNUAL PLAN | $82.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent platform for photographers
- 📚 Great for storing and organizing photos
- 🌟 Wonderful community of photographers
- 🖼️ High-quality photo display
- 🔍 Useful search and discovery features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive free account limits
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤖 Aggressive AI content moderation
- 📤 Difficult photo upload and organization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable photo uploads
- Inconsistent account management
- Inaccurate photo metadata display
- Glitches in group and album features

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app functionality
- Better photo editing and management tools
- Easier sharing and collaboration options
- Expanded free account capabilities
- More responsive customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groupsy by Photobucket free?

Groupsy by Photobucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flickr free?

Flickr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Groupsy by Photobucket or Flickr?

Groupsy by Photobucket is rated higher. Groupsy by Photobucket averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Flickr averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Groupsy by Photobucket or Flickr have ads?

Neither Groupsy by Photobucket nor Flickr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groupsy by Photobucket or Flickr?

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, and Flickr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Groupsy by Photobucket was updated on October 19, 2026 and Flickr on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Groupsy by Photobucket or Flickr?

Groupsy by Photobucket currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Flickr at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*