# PhotoCircle vs KRUU

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KRUU at none against PhotoCircle's 2. KRUU also leads on ads (none vs shown). PhotoCircle's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 2.1K) and review sentiment (76% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoCircle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. KRUU asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PhotoCircle against 4.9 for KRUU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoCircle has 128K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PhotoCircle's written reviews are positive against 65% of KRUU's.

PhotoCircle ships an update fortnightly, KRUU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoCircle | KRUU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocircle/id517539894/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kruu/id1536928611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #104 |
| Size | 81 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PhotoCircle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517539897) | [KRUU GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787349796) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocircle/id517539894)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Securely share photos, videos, and documents in private, invite-only albums. Perfect for families, friends, and organizations of all sizes, offering robust privacy controls and organizational tools.

**Highlights:** Invite-only albums, Secure photo and video sharing, Document sharing, Custom branding, Admin console, Canva integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoCircle Pro Monthly | $1.29 | per month |
| PhotoCircle Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for sharing photos with family/friends
- 🚀 Convenient photo sharing
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 👍 Robust privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads disrupt experience
- 🐛 Buggy uploads and processing
- 🐛 Lack of sorting/organization options
- 🐛 Inability to delete photos
- 🐛 Unreliable video support

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not uploading in chronological order
- Inability to download multiple photos at once
- App crashing after recent updates
- Ads continuing to play after being closed

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort photos by date, creator, etc.
- Implement a search function for albums
- Allow users to set a cover photo for albums
- Add option to mute/filter notifications from specific users or groups
- Extend video length limit beyond 10 seconds


### KRUU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kruu/id1536928611)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and relive your special moments with this app. Discover, download, and interact with photos from your event, including those from a dedicated photo booth. Keep your memories organized and accessible for months.

**Highlights:** Discover and download event photos, Like and comment on photos, Automatic KRUU Photo Booth transfer, Online photo storage, Manage event participants, Create and join events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Party game changer
- 👍 Easy setup and return
- 💾 Convenient photo access
- 🎨 Customizable photo layouts
- 📸 Great photo quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Complicated app required
- 🔒 Forced user registration
- 📥 Difficult photo download process
- 🐌 Slow performance issues
- 🔍 Limited photo viewing options

**Reported bugs**

- Printer malfunctions and errors
- Connectivity issues with WiFi networks
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to download all photos at once
- Web-based photo viewing option
- Improved app usability and navigation
- Better integration with existing accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoCircle free?

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

### Is KRUU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoCircle or KRUU?

KRUU is rated higher. PhotoCircle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while KRUU averages 4.9 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do PhotoCircle or KRUU have ads?

PhotoCircle shows ads; KRUU does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoCircle or KRUU?

PhotoCircle ships an update fortnightly, and KRUU every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoCircle was updated on October 31, 2026 and KRUU on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PhotoCircle or KRUU?

PhotoCircle currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and KRUU at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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