# Groupsy by Photobucket vs ReelyUs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReelyUs at 100% against Groupsy by Photobucket's 24%. ReelyUs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Groupsy by Photobucket's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 3) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groupsy by Photobucket sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ReelyUs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReelyUs 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 3, 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 100% of ReelyUs's.

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, ReelyUs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groupsy by Photobucket | ReelyUs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsy-by-photobucket/id314439840/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelyus/id6775643633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photobucket.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/314439843) | [Ben Reyes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889696659) |

## What reviewers say

### Groupsy by Photobucket

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

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #179 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 (15)**

| 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 |
| Beginner | $64.99 | per year |
| Intermediate | $86.99 | per year |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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


### ReelyUs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelyus/id6775643633)

This app allows groups to collaboratively build a shared feed of photos from events. Hosts can then create a music-backed recap reel from these photos, which can be saved and shared.

**Highlights:** Create shared event experiences, Invite others with a join code, Collaborative photo and comment feed, Build music-backed recap reels, Save reels and photos, Content reporting and blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Movie Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Movie Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Movie Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 35 Movie Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groupsy by Photobucket free?

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

### Is ReelyUs free?

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

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

ReelyUs is rated higher. Groupsy by Photobucket averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while ReelyUs averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Groupsy by Photobucket nor ReelyUs shows ads.

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

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, and ReelyUs every 4 days. Most recently, Groupsy by Photobucket was updated on October 29, 2026 and ReelyUs on October 15, 2026.

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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.*