# PicMe vs PodUp Recorder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicMe | PodUp Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picme-capture-experiences/id6499455857/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podup-recorder/id6760695922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Picme LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743510255) | [PodUp, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885783030) |

## What reviewers say

### PicMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picme-capture-experiences/id6499455857)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicMe Basic - $4.99/month | $4.99 | per month |
| PicMe Standard - $9.99/month | $9.99 | per month |
| PicMe Pro - $24.99/month | $24.99 | per month |
| PicMe Basic - $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| PicMe Standard - $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| PicMe Pro - $34.99 | $34.99 | one-time |


### PodUp Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podup-recorder/id6760695922)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create | $25.00 | per month |
| Grow | $99.00 | per month |
| Monetize | $149.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicMe free?

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

### Is PodUp Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicMe or PodUp Recorder?

PodUp Recorder is rated higher. PicMe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PodUp Recorder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PicMe or PodUp Recorder have ads?

PicMe shows ads; PodUp Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicMe or PodUp Recorder?

PicMe ships an update every 10 days, and PodUp Recorder weekly. Most recently, PicMe was updated on November 8, 2026 and PodUp Recorder on October 31, 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.*