# Picolin vs Tonton Copy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tonton Copy at none against Picolin's 9. Tonton Copy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Picolin's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picolin sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tonton Copy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picolin ships an update every 3 days, Tonton Copy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picolin | Tonton Copy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryosuke Tamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191783154) | [Rei Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801533987) |

## What reviewers say

### Picolin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picolin/id6762989496)

This app provides a unique URL to receive photos, supporting large file transfers up to 8GB. It offers features like data expiry scheduling, per-photo messaging, and recipient management for controlled sharing.

**Highlights:** Personal receive URL, Large photo transfers (up to 8GB), Data expiry scheduling, Per-photo message threads, Recipient management, Publish URL links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic (Layer) | $0.99 | per month |
| Picolin Basic (Photographer) | $0.99 | per month |
| Picolin Standard (Layer) | $1.99 | per month |
| Picolin Standard (Photographer) | $2.99 | per month |
| Picolin Premium (Layer) | $3.99 | per month |
| Picolin Advance (Photographer) | $4.99 | per month |
| Picolin Premium (Photographer) | $9.99 | per month |
| Picolin Pro (Photographer) | $14.99 | per month |
| Picolin Ultra (Photographer) | $19.99 | per month |


### Tonton Copy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonton-copy/id6816610396)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picolin free?

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

### Is Tonton Copy free?

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

### Do Picolin or Tonton Copy have ads?

Picolin shows ads; Tonton Copy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picolin or Tonton Copy?

Picolin ships an update every 3 days, and Tonton Copy every 4 days. Most recently, Picolin was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tonton Copy on October 21, 2026.

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