PICR Client vs Fotsee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PICR Client
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This app is only useful if you have a PICR server already set up. If you haven't already set up a PICR server then find out more here: https://isaacinsoll.github.io/PICR/ The PICR iOS App allows you to connect to your existing self hosted PICR to view and manage your photos and videos: - Browse folders and view galleries of images and video - View and add comments to photos and videos - Download full quality originals for both photo and videos
Fotsee
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Fotsee is for the photos and videos that matter to your real life—not the public internet. Create private albums and decide exactly who can see them: family, close friends, trip mates, or your whole crew for a shared event. You stay in control of every album, every viewer, and what gets contributed. PRIVATE ALBUMS, YOUR RULES • Build albums from your camera roll or capture in the moment • Invite only the followers you trust as viewers • Keep albums private or open them up when you want a wider audience • Shared albums let everyone at an event add their own photos and videos MADE FOR REAL GROUPS • Trips, reunions, weddings, holidays, teams, and everyday life with people you know • See who contributed what in collaborative albums • Comment and chat around the memories in the album RELIVE THE JOURNEY • Optional location on photos and videos • View your album on a map and follow the story place by place • Special and live album experiences for events as they happen YOUR PROFILE, YOUR CIRCLE • Follow people you know and share on your terms • Discover public albums when you want inspiration—not by default • Voice comments, likes, and notifications keep you connected without the noise BUILT FOR TRUST • You choose who sees your content • Report tools and clear community standards • Account controls, privacy settings, and data deletion when you need them Fotsee is not another public feed. It is a place to collect, share, and revisit memories with the people who were actually there. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are available in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PICR Client at none against Fotsee's 6. PICR Client also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fotsee's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Fotsee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PICR Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
PICR Client ships an update every 2 months, Fotsee every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PICR Client | Fotsee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Isaac Insoll | Lock Seven, LLC |
In-app purchases
PICR Client
No in-app purchases
Fotsee
- Preservation Plan$0.991 Month
- +25 GB Storage$0.991 Month
- Fotsee Premium$2.991 Month
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- +100 GB Storage$2.991 Month
- +500 GB Storage$9.991 Month
- Fotsee Premium$24.991 Year
