# Own. vs Pickax

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickax at none against Own.'s 6. Pickax also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Own.'s advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Own. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pickax asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pickax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Own. has 303 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Own.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pickax's.

Own. ships an update weekly, Pickax every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Own. | Pickax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickax/id6748915865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NEMO Enterprises Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713420995) | [Pickax](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822332996) |

## What reviewers say

### Own.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906)

This platform empowers creators to grow their audience and gain recognition through a unique, merit-based ranking system. It offers full content ownership, enhanced privacy, and better monetization opportunities compared to other apps. Discover new content and connect with communities in a dynamic and engaging way.

**Highlights:** Gamified discovery system, Merit-based ranking, Full content ownership, Enhanced privacy and control, Higher creator payouts, Dynamic media sharing, Community creation and joining

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Sparks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180 Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Sparks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Sparks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Sparks | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 Sparks | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to TikTok
- 🚀 Innovative ranking system
- 💡 Safe space for growth
- 🤝 Excellent for networking
- 🔒 Secure and private communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Upload problems
- 🐛 Buggy and horrible algorithm
- ⏳ Long wait times for access
- ❌ Login issues
- 📉 UI is sluggish and unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow uploading videos
- Login issues after closing and reopening app
- Video replaces old one in gallery
- Terms and conditions not checkable
- Still waiting in line after signup

**Requested features**

- Allow just text posts
- Allow TXT posts


### Pickax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickax/id6748915865)

This social platform prioritizes human connection with a chronological feed driven by real engagement, not algorithms. Follow creators, share content, and connect with authentic voices. It supports intentional interaction over automated control.

**Highlights:** Chronological-first feed, Follow people, creators, brands, Share posts and articles, Watch and share Rumble videos, Verified accounts for authenticity, Optional paid content for creators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Own. free?

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

### Is Pickax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Own. or Pickax?

Pickax is rated higher. Own. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Pickax averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Own. or Pickax have ads?

Neither Own. nor Pickax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Own. or Pickax?

Own. ships an update weekly, and Pickax every 5 days. Most recently, Own. was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pickax on September 9, 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.*