# ekşi vs PicPie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPie at 100% against ekşi's 7%. PicPie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). ekşi's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ekşi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PicPie sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicPie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ekşi has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of ekşi's written reviews are positive against 100% of PicPie's.

ekşi ships an update fortnightly, PicPie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ekşi | PicPie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eksi/id6476873272/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpie-shared-photo-widget/id6809131131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [eksi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216400453) | [Arda Tor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554073404) |

## What reviewers say

### ekşi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eksi/id6476873272)

Access a vast Turkish reference source on your mobile device. Follow trending topics, post entries, search for subjects, and communicate with other users. Enjoy a new interface for a dynamic content flow and personalized profiles.

**Highlights:** Trending topics feed, Post entries, Search functionality, Instant messaging, Profile customization, Facebook integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| reklamsız - aylık | $2.99 | per month |
| reklamsız - yıllık | $29.99 | per year |


### PicPie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpie-shared-photo-widget/id6809131131)

Share photos and messages with private groups, keeping loved ones on your Home Screen. Create shared widgets for family and friends to see your latest moments instantly. Includes chat features and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Shared photo widgets, Private group creation, Invite friends via link/code, In-app chat with media, Location sharing on map, Customizable notifications, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicPie Annually | $49.99 | per year |
| Energy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gift Premium × 5 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Gift Premium × 20 | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ekşi free?

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

### Is PicPie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ekşi or PicPie?

PicPie is rated higher. ekşi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while PicPie averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ekşi or PicPie have ads?

ekşi shows ads; PicPie does not.

### Which is updated more often, ekşi or PicPie?

ekşi ships an update fortnightly, and PicPie every 3 days. Most recently, ekşi was updated on November 8, 2026 and PicPie on November 6, 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.*