# Scoopshot vs ProxyPics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProxyPics at 88% against Scoopshot's 24%. ProxyPics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (10K vs 33). Scoopshot's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ProxyPics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxyPics has 10K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Scoopshot's written reviews are positive against 88% of ProxyPics's.

Scoopshot ships an update every 5 weeks, ProxyPics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoopshot | ProxyPics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoopshot/id417797386/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypics/id1330648241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P2S Media Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/417797389) | [Proxy Pics, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330648150) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoopshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoopshot/id417797386)

Participate in daily photo contests from global brands and publishers. Submit your best photos and videos for a chance to win prizes, earn money, and build your reputation. You retain ownership of your work unless it's sold.

**Highlights:** Daily photo contests, Brand and publisher tasks, Community voting for winners, Build reputation, Earn money from photos, Own your submitted work

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProxyPics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypics/id1330648241)

This app connects users needing location-specific photos with local individuals willing to take them. It's a quick and affordable way to get timely images from anywhere in the world, or to earn money by fulfilling photo requests.

**Highlights:** Location-specific photo requests, Marketplace for photo takers, In-app map for job posting, GPS alerts for nearby jobs, Fixed pricing for affordability, Earn cash by taking photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good pay
- 🚀 Straightforward instructions
- 👥 Responsive customer service
- 📸 Enjoyable photography work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🗺️ Limited job availability in some areas
- 🕰️ Lengthy review/approval process
- 💳 Issues with payment/payout

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during use
- GPS/location issues affecting job completion
- Problems with logging in or resetting password

**Requested features**

- Expand job radius beyond 30 miles
- Add sound alerts for new job postings
- Improve photo upload and submission process
- Provide more transparency on job status and review


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoopshot free?

Scoopshot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProxyPics free?

ProxyPics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scoopshot or ProxyPics?

ProxyPics is rated higher. Scoopshot averages 1.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ProxyPics averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Scoopshot or ProxyPics have ads?

Neither Scoopshot nor ProxyPics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scoopshot or ProxyPics?

Scoopshot ships an update every 5 weeks, and ProxyPics monthly. Most recently, Scoopshot was updated on October 21, 2026 and ProxyPics on October 28, 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.*