Comparison

KICK vs Pic4Pay

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

Head to head
About

KICK

A live streaming platform for creators to connect with their communities. Offers a favorable revenue split for creators and allows multistreaming. Viewers can experience internet culture in real-time without ads.

Highlights
  • Live streaming
  • Creator community interaction
  • 95-5 subscription split
  • Creator incentive program
  • Multistreaming
  • Ad-free viewing
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if you know you know. the mobile streaming app is here. early access gives you everything you need to make it big IRL. go live straight from the app. stream with your front and back camera (at the same time). give your comm every angle when you share your screen. the best pick kick, and so should you. download the app and spark up your first mobile stream today. oh, btw, if you wanna read the boring stuff, here it is: kick.com/terms-of-service

About

Pic4Pay

This app connects users needing specific photos with local photographers. Photographers can bid on requests, set their own rates, and earn money by capturing and delivering approved images. Customers can pinpoint exact locations, set budgets, and only pay upon approval.

Highlights
  • Post specific photo requests with exact locations
  • Photographers bid on requests and set rates
  • GPS and timestamp verification for credibility
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Direct messaging between users
  • Photo revision requests
Features
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Pic4Pay is the photo request marketplace that connects people who need photos of specific places with local photographers ready to earn. FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: Apply to join. Once you're approved, browse requests near you, bid your own price, and get paid for photos you're already in a position to take. • Set your service area and get notified about new requests nearby • Set your own rates and bid on the jobs that suit you • Take "Instant Start" jobs at the customer's price and begin right away • Work on your own schedule • Message the customer after you bid to clarify details before you shoot • The in-app camera records GPS location and time on every photo, so customers can trust your work • Get paid automatically through Stripe when the customer accepts your photos. Deposits typically arrive in 2–7 business days • Track your earnings, payouts and receipts in the app FOR CUSTOMERS: Need a photo of a specific place? Post a request, set your budget, and let local photographers come to you. • Search an address or use your current location, then use Street View to show the exact angle you want • Choose standard photos or drone shots, and pick the quality and timeframe: ASAP, hours, days or a scheduled date • Set your own budget. Photographers bid with their price and a message • Chat with photographers who have bid before you choose • Turn on Direct Accept so the first photographer who takes your price can start right away • Post anonymously if you prefer • Every photo comes with a verified GPS location and timestamp • See a blurred preview before you accept, then unlock the full-resolution photos • A $1 non-refundable request fee is charged when you submit a request • The job price is held on your card once a photographer is booked, and charged only when you accept the photos • Request up to 2 revisions, or open a dispute if something isn't right HOW IT WORKS: 1. Post a request: set the location, budget and timeframe 2. Photographers bid: compare prices and messages, or use Direct Accept to skip the wait 3. Photos delivered: your photographer shoots on location and uploads GPS-verified photos 4. Review and pay: check the blurred preview, accept, and unlock the full-resolution photos Whether you need a photo of a property, a storefront, a construction site or a scenic view, Pic4Pay connects you with someone who can get there. Questions? Reach us at support@pic4pay.com

Screenshots

KICK4 screens
Pic4Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KICK at 4.7 against Pic4Pay's 3.0. KICK also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). Pic4Pay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KICK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KICK has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KICK ships an update weekly, Pic4Pay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
KICK versus Pic4Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKICKPic4Pay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB34 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKick StreamingJustin Rietema

Customer experience

KICK

All ratings994 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative42.3%

Pic4Pay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KICK

No in-app purchases

None

Pic4Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KICK free?
KICK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pic4Pay free?
Pic4Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KICK or Pic4Pay?
KICK is rated higher. KICK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pic4Pay averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KICK or Pic4Pay have ads?
Neither KICK nor Pic4Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KICK or Pic4Pay?
KICK ships an update weekly, and Pic4Pay every 5 days. Most recently, KICK was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pic4Pay on October 28, 2026.

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