PicMe vs PodUp Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicMe
This app allows groups to collaboratively capture and relive shared experiences by letting everyone contribute photos and videos to a central event gallery. Easily collect memories from weddings, parties, and other gatherings without chasing individuals for their shots.
- Create shared events
- Invite participants via link/QR code
- Collect photos and videos from all attendees
- Browse shared event galleries
- Relive experiences from multiple perspectives
- Automatic photo gathering
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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/
PodUp Recorder
Record high-quality audio and video podcasts directly from your phone. Collaborate with guests remotely, engage your audience in real-time with interactive features, and back up your recordings to the cloud. This app provides professional tools for creating polished podcasts on the go.
- Studio-quality audio and video recording
- Remote guest and co-host recording
- Live chat, emojis, and polls for engagement
- Reliable local capture and cloud backup
- Solo, interview, and panel discussion formats
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PodUp Mobile App Recorder makes podcast recording simple and professional right from your phone. Record studio-quality audio and video anytime, anywhere with reliable local capture and cloud backup. Invite guests or co-hosts to join your recording remotely, with each participant recorded in high quality. Engage your guests in real time using live chat, emojis, and interactive polls, making conversations more dynamic and fun. PodUp gives you the tools to create polished podcasts on the go, from solo episodes to interviews and panel discussions. Perfect for podcasters, creators, and teams who want high-quality recording, easy collaboration, and audience engagement, all in one mobile app. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR FUNCTIONALITY PodUp Recorder is a professional service. A paid subscription is mandatory to access the recording studio and storage features. Choose a plan that fits your production needs: Create Plan ($25/month): 50GB Storage + Studio Recording Grow Plan ($99/month): 150GB Storage + Studio Recording Monetize Plan ($149/month): 500GB Storage + Studio Recording Subscription Details: If you subscribe to PodUp Recorder via iTunes, payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews monthly unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current plan period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each plan period at the rate of your selected plan. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to My Account Settings or through iTunes. Terms & Conditions: https://podup.com/recorder-terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://podup.com/recorder-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PodUp Recorder at 5.0 against PicMe's 3.9. PodUp Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown). PicMe's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PicMe sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PodUp Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PodUp Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicMe has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PicMe ships an update every 10 days, PodUp Recorder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicMe | PodUp Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Picme LLC | PodUp, Inc. |
Customer experience
PicMe
PodUp Recorder
In-app purchases
PicMe
- PicMe Basic - $4.99/month$4.991 Month
- PicMe Standard - $9.99/month$9.991 Month
- PicMe Pro - $24.99/month$24.991 Month
- PicMe Basic - $7.992 variants$7.99
- PicMe Standard - $14.992 variants$14.99
- PicMe Pro - $34.992 variants$34.99
PodUp Recorder
- Create1 Month trial$25.001 Month
- Grow1 Month trial$99.001 Month
- Monetize1 Month trial$149.001 Month









