Comparison

PicMe vs Once

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PicMe

This app allows groups to collaboratively capture and relive shared experiences by pooling photos and videos from all attendees. Easily create events and invite participants to contribute, ensuring no memory is missed from any perspective.

Highlights
  • Collaborative photo and video collection
  • Shared event galleries
  • Invite participants via link or QR code
  • Automatic gathering of contributions
  • View events from multiple perspectives
  • Suitable for various events
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PicMe – Capture Shared Moments PicMe helps groups capture and relive life’s most meaningful experiences together. Instead of relying on one person to take photos, PicMe allows everyone at an event to contribute their own photos and videos to a shared collection. Whether you're hosting a wedding, attending a family gathering, or celebrating a milestone, PicMe makes it easy to collect all the memories in one place and experience the event from every perspective. Create a shared event and invite participants using a link or QR code so everyone can upload photos and videos from their own device. No more chasing guests for photos after the event. PicMe automatically gathers photos and videos from everyone who attended. Browse the shared event gallery to relive the moments that mattered most and see the experience through the eyes of friends and family. Perfect for Events Like: • Weddings • Family gatherings • Reunions • Birthdays • Celebrations • Corporate events • Holidays • Kids activities • Concerts • Dance recitals • Sporting events PicMe makes it simple to preserve the moments that matter and create a shared collection of memories from the people who experienced them with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Once

This app allows hosts to create a shared, disposable-style camera for events. Guests can contribute photos with limited shots, and all images are revealed together at a set time, preserving memories with a unique film aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Create shared event cameras
  • QR code guest access (no download needed)
  • Limited shots per guest
  • Delayed photo reveal
  • Private galleries
  • Host controls for limits and reveal
  • Downloadable galleries
Features
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How Once Works: 1. Create a film for your event and set the rules 2. Share a QR code or link so guests can join in seconds (No download needed for guests) 3. Everyone shoots in the moment with limited shots per person 4. Photos unlock together at the time you choose, ready to relive and save Why Hosts Choose Once: - QR join, no friction: Guests can join with or without the app via App Clip. - Shared camera for the whole group: Centralize every candid and POV in one place. - Limited shots = better photos: Scarcity encourages thoughtful, story-driven captures. - Delayed reveal: Unlock photos at event end or a custom time to keep guests present. - Private by default: You control access, visibility, and downloads. - Host controls: Set shot limits, reveal mode (instant or delayed), and participant caps. - Download everything: Save full galleries to your device or archive them for later. - Beautiful “film” feel: Subtle, tasteful looks that keep skin tones and ambience true. Perfect For: - Weddings and receptions - Bachelor/Bachelorette parties and showers - Birthdays and reunions - Group trips and retreats - Team offsites - School events, clubs, and fundraisers We Care About Your Privacy: Your event gallery is private by default and controlled by the host. We do not sell your data. See our Privacy Policy at once.film/privacy. Support: Questions or feedback? Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@once.film Life happens only Once. Make sure to capture every angle of it.

Screenshots

PicMe4 screens
Once4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Once at 4.7 against PicMe's 3.9. Once also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ratings volume (702 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PicMe sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Once sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Once holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once has 702 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PicMe's written reviews are positive against 71% of Once's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicMe ships an update every 10 days, Once every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PicMe versus Once: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicMeOnce
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)4.7 (702 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15702 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicme LLC10xCompany

Customer experience

PicMe

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Once

All ratings702 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative23.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PicMe

Subscriptions3
  • PicMe Basic - $4.99/month$4.991 Month
  • PicMe Standard - $9.99/month$9.991 Month
  • PicMe Pro - $24.99/month$24.991 Month
One-time3
  • PicMe Basic - $7.992 variants$7.99
  • PicMe Standard - $14.992 variants$14.99
  • PicMe Pro - $34.992 variants$34.99
18 purchases

Once

One-time18
  • Film: 10 participants$1.99
  • Add 10 participants$3.99
  • Film: 25 participants$4.99
Show 15 more
  • Film: 25 participants$6.99
  • 5 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$9.99
  • Unlimited shots upgrade$9.99
  • Add 25 Participants$9.99
  • Film: 50 participants$14.99
  • Film: 50 participants$19.99
  • Add 50 Participants$19.99
  • 50 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$24.99
  • Film: 100 participants$29.99
  • Film: 100 participants$39.99
  • 100 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$39.99
  • Film: 150 participants$49.99
  • 150 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$59.99
  • Film: 200 participants$69.99
  • Film: Unlimited participants$99.99

Questions

Is PicMe free?
PicMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Once free?
Once is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PicMe or Once?
Once is rated higher. PicMe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Once averages 4.7 from 702 ratings.
Do PicMe or Once have ads?
Both PicMe and Once show ads.
Which is updated more often, PicMe or Once?
PicMe ships an update every 10 days, and Once every 5 days. Most recently, PicMe was updated on October 25, 2026 and Once on October 30, 2026.

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