# tagMe vs Backdrop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tagMe at none against Backdrop's 3. tagMe also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. tagMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

tagMe ships an update daily, Backdrop every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | tagMe | Backdrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagme-your-social-graph/id6751573284/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iykyk.tokyo inc, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809922034) | [Shekhar Upadhaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896171196) |

## What reviewers say

### tagMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagme-your-social-graph/id6751573284)

This app focuses on sharing real memories with college friends, emphasizing moments over followers. It offers AI-powered photo tagging and instant group albums for a private, ad-free experience exclusively for verified students.

**Highlights:** AI auto-tagging of friends in photos, Instant crew albums for easy photo sharing, Focus on moments over follower counts, Privacy-first, college-only access, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-live-effects-camera/id6770320729)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backdrop Premium — Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Backdrop Premium — Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Backdrop Premium — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tagMe free?

tagMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Do tagMe or Backdrop have ads?

Neither tagMe nor Backdrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tagMe or Backdrop?

tagMe ships an update daily, and Backdrop every 6 days. Most recently, tagMe was updated on November 5, 2026 and Backdrop on November 5, 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.*
