# Groupsy by Photobucket vs FOREVER®

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Groupsy by Photobucket | FOREVER® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsy-by-photobucket/id314439840/reviews)** | [4.0 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forever/id808235823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photobucket.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/314439843) | [Forever, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/808235826) |

## What reviewers say

### Groupsy by Photobucket

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

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #205 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


### FOREVER®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forever/id808235823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 GB Storage - 50% OFF! | $99.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB Storage | $99.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB Storage - 40% OFF! | $119.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB Storage - 30% OFF! | $139.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB Storage - 20% OFF! | $159.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB Storage - On Sale! | $169.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB Storage | $179.99 | one-time |
| 25 GB Storage - 50% OFF! | $199.99 | one-time |
| 25 GB Storage - 40% OFF! | $239.99 | one-time |
| 50 GB Storage - 50% OFF! | $299.99 | one-time |
| 25 GB Storage | $349.99 | one-time |
| 25 GB Storage - On Sale! | $349.99 | one-time |
| 50 GB Storage | $599.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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