Comparison

Groupsy by Photobucket vs FOREVER®

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 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
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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

FOREVER®

Securely store photos, videos, and documents permanently for your lifetime plus 100 years. Organize, back up, and share memories with guaranteed privacy and no ads. Files are automatically upgraded to industry standards over time.

Highlights
  • Permanent cloud storage
  • Lifetime + 100 year guarantee
  • Secure file storage
  • Organize with tags and albums
  • Automatic backup and sync
  • Ad-free experience
  • Secure sharing
Features
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FOREVER - Memories Stored for Generations Your memories deserve more than a subscription that disappears when you stop paying. FOREVER is the world's only memory-keeping service with a lifetime storage guarantee - your files, safe and accessible for your lifetime plus 100 years. Unlike cloud services that mine your data or vanish overnight, FOREVER is built to last. You own your content. We will never sell or share your data. Why FOREVER? • Guaranteed Permanent Storage: Your files are stored in our secure, private cloud. Never worry again about the safety of your precious memories. • Full-Resolution Backup & Sync: Auto-backup in full quality, accessible anywhere you go. • True Privacy: Share selectively with family and friends, or keep everything private. No third-party ads. Ever. • You Own Everything: Your memories are yours. We will never mine, sell, or monetize your data. • Organize Your Way: Create albums, tags, and manage people on the go with flexible tools that match your style. • Digitize Your Memories: With FOREVER digitization, send in photos, videos, film reels, tapes, and more to be professionally converted into high-quality digital files, ready to preserve, share, download, and enjoy on the go. Start free with 2 GB of FOREVER Storage - no strings attached.

Screenshots

Groupsy by Photobucket4 screens
FOREVER®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FOREVER® at 67% against Groupsy by Photobucket's 24%. Groupsy by Photobucket's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FOREVER® sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Groupsy by Photobucket holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groupsy by Photobucket has 3.9K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Groupsy by Photobucket's written reviews are positive against 67% of FOREVER®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, FOREVER® every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Groupsy by Photobucket versus FOREVER®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupsy by PhotobucketFOREVER®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better4.0 (281 ratings)
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better281
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB121 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhotobucket.comForever, Inc.

Customer experience

Groupsy by Photobucket

All ratings3,865 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews716 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative68.7%

FOREVER®

All ratings280 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

Groupsy by Photobucket

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

FOREVER®

From 281 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Permanent storage
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Easy to organize and share photos
  • 👍 Automatic photo backup
  • 👍 Lifetime access with one-time payment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing and uploading issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 💰 Expensive storage plans
  • 🔍 Missing key features (e.g., offline access, photo editing)

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

FOREVER®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Syncing issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete photos from phone after upload
  • Improved background syncing
  • More customization options for album views
  • Integration with other photo services

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Groupsy by Photobucket

Subscriptions13
  • 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
  • Beginner$64.991 Year
  • Intermediate$86.991 Year
One-time2
  • AdFree$0.99
  • AdFree$9.99
13 purchases

FOREVER®

One-time13
  • 10 GB Storage - 50% OFF!$99.99
  • 5 GB Storage$99.99
  • 10 GB Storage - 40% OFF!$119.99
Show 10 more
  • 10 GB Storage - 30% OFF!$139.99
  • 10 GB Storage - 20% OFF!$159.99
  • 10 GB Storage - On Sale!$169.99
  • 10 GB Storage$179.99
  • 25 GB Storage - 50% OFF!$199.99
  • 25 GB Storage - 40% OFF!$239.99
  • 50 GB Storage - 50% OFF!$299.99
  • 25 GB Storage$349.99
  • 25 GB Storage - On Sale!$349.99
  • 50 GB Storage$599.99

Questions

Is Groupsy by Photobucket free?
Groupsy by Photobucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOREVER® free?
FOREVER® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Groupsy by Photobucket or FOREVER®?
Groupsy by Photobucket is rated higher. Groupsy by Photobucket averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while FOREVER® averages 4.0 from 281 ratings.
Do Groupsy by Photobucket or FOREVER® have ads?
Neither Groupsy by Photobucket nor FOREVER® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groupsy by Photobucket or FOREVER®?
Groupsy by Photobucket ships an update weekly, and FOREVER® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Groupsy by Photobucket was updated on October 29, 2026 and FOREVER® on October 29, 2026.

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