Groupsy by Photobucket vs Imgur Image Uploader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groupsy by Photobucket
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.
- Private album creation
- Group sharing
- Automatic backup
- Cross-device access
- WhatsApp & Meta integration
- Compression-free guarantee
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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
Imgur Image Uploader
Easily upload and manage images directly from your iPhone. Upload multiple images at once, organize them in a gallery, and quickly copy, open, or delete them. Search and filter your uploads by tag without needing an account.
- Upload up to 10 images at once
- Organized image gallery
- Copy, open, or delete images
- Search and filter by tag
- No account required
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Imgur Uploader is the easiest way to upload and manage images on imgur — straight from your iPhone. - Upload up to 10 images at once with a single tap - Browse your uploads in a clean, organized gallery - Copy, open, or delete any image with a long-press - Search and filter by tag to find what you need - No account or sign-up required Whether you're sharing screenshots, photos, or memes, Imgur Uploader gets your images online in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Groupsy by Photobucket at 4.6 against Imgur Image Uploader's 1.3. Groupsy by Photobucket also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Imgur Image Uploader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price 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. Groupsy by Photobucket sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Imgur Image Uploader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Groupsy by Photobucket holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groupsy by Photobucket has 3.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, Imgur Image Uploader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groupsy by Photobucket | Imgur Image Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Photobucket.com | Shun Sato |
Customer experience
Groupsy by Photobucket
Imgur Image Uploader
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
Imgur Image Uploader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Groupsy by Photobucket
- 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
- Plus50$49.991 Year
- My Bucket$50.001 Year
- AdFree$9.99
Imgur Image Uploader
No in-app purchases
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