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PhotoCircle alternatives

PhotoCircle users often look for alternatives due to excessive and intrusive ads, technical issues like app crashes or update requirements, and limitations on video length or desktop access. Alternatives offer different strengths, from creative editing tools to broader photo organization and sharing capabilities.

Why users look for alternatives to PhotoCircle

The alternatives

Pinterest
4.8★ · 5,708,970 ratings · Free

Pinterest is a platform for discovering and saving ideas through images, allowing users to browse content, save pins to boards, and get inspiration for various projects . While it offers a vast collection of visual content, users report frequent and excessive ads that hinder the experience R53R57R59. Some users also note issues with recent updates changing the user interface and making it harder to find saved lists R51.

Better for: Pinterest is better for users who want to find inspiration, save ideas, and explore visual content across a wide range of topics, provided they can tolerate a high volume of ads . It's not ideal for private photo sharing or editing.

Head-to-head: PhotoCircle vs Pinterest
Canva
4.9★ · 3,443,779 ratings · Free

Canva is a versatile design tool that allows users to create various visual content, including videos and graphics, with templates and editing features R66. It's praised for being easy to use, even for seniors, and accessible across devices R66. However, many users find that most desirable content is premium, requiring a subscription, and some report issues with logging in, bugs, or difficulty downloading content R65R68.

Better for: Canva is better for users who need to create and edit visual content, like social media graphics or videos, and appreciate a wide range of templates and cross-device functionality R66. It suits those willing to pay for premium features or who only need basic design tools.

Head-to-head: PhotoCircle vs Canva
InShot
4.9★ · 2,460,030 ratings · Free

InShot is a video and photo editing app that users find easy to use and effective for creating videos, especially for business ads R80R83. It offers a good workflow and customization options . However, users have reported issues such as the removal of a 'capture' feature, monotonous transitions, limits on the number of photos in an edit, music restrictions, and app crashes due to ads R79R82. Some users also dislike the integration of AI features and report poor customer service regarding subscriptions .

Better for: InShot is better for users primarily focused on video and photo editing, especially for creating content for social media or business, who value a straightforward workflow and customization R80. It's less suitable for those needing advanced capture features, unlimited photo capacity in edits, or who are sensitive to in-app ads and AI integrations.

Head-to-head: PhotoCircle vs InShot
PicCollage
4.8★ · 1,823,326 ratings · Free

PicCollage is an app for creating photo collages, praised for being easy to navigate, fun, and allowing users to be creative with layouts, colors, and styles R94R99R100. Users love it for grouping memories R99. However, a significant drawback is that saving collages often requires a subscription, which has led some long-time users to delete the app R93. Some content is also VIP-locked .

Better for: PicCollage is better for users who want a dedicated app for creating photo collages and enjoy decorating pictures with various styles R94R100. It suits those who are willing to pay for a subscription to save their creations or who only need basic collage features without saving.

Head-to-head: PhotoCircle vs PicCollage
Google Photos
4.8★ · 1,430,032 ratings · Free

Google Photos is a popular app for storing, organizing, and sharing photos and videos, valued for holding memories and its overall functionality R108. However, users report it can be difficult to use, especially for selective backups, often forcing an 'all or nothing' approach to camera roll access R107. There are also complaints about photos not deleting properly, excessive notifications, and a large app size R110R112. Some users feel tricked into enabling backup and buying more storage, leading to distrust .

Better for: Google Photos is better for users who want a comprehensive solution for photo backup and organization, especially those already integrated into the Google ecosystem R108. It's suitable for users who don't mind backing up their entire camera roll and can manage its notification settings and app size.

Head-to-head: PhotoCircle vs Google Photos
Stick with PhotoCircle if

You should stick with PhotoCircle if you primarily need a simple way to share photos and videos with a group for events or trips, appreciate unlimited storage, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why do PhotoCircle users look for alternatives?
PhotoCircle users often seek alternatives due to an overwhelming number of intrusive and sometimes inappropriate ads that can freeze the app R1R4R10R12, issues with app updates requiring newer iOS versions R3R39R41, and limitations such as no desktop access R7R45 or short video limits R9R36.
Is PhotoCircle available on desktop?
No, PhotoCircle is not available for use on a computer, which frustrates users who paid for the app expecting more flexibility or who prefer viewing images on a larger screen R7R45.
Does PhotoCircle have unlimited storage?
Yes, PhotoCircle offers unlimited storage for photos, which is a feature appreciated by users for sharing many memories without filling up their phone R34R50.
What are the main issues with ads in PhotoCircle?
The main issues with ads in PhotoCircle are their frequency, intrusiveness, and the fact that they often get stuck or are unskippable, forcing users to restart the app R1R4R10. Some users also find the ads inappropriate R12.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] PhotoCircle 2/5 · US Too many Ads: Ads pop up too many times. Sometimes you can’t get out without killing the app and restarting.
  2. [R4] PhotoCircle 1/5 · US Hardly usable: So many ads that it is hard to even use it.
  3. [R6] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US 👍: I love the app but I wish that there weren’t ads. Other wise it’s a great app
  4. [R10] PhotoCircle 1/5 · US Ads, ads everywhere: Unable to skip ads, ads get stuck on and never end. Only way to get out of the ads is to force quit the app. Not worth it
  5. [R3] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US Love it, but…: I was using this right? And it was so nice being able to see the photos. But now I can’t anymore cuz I have to have IOS16.0 and I can’t go that far guys… I know this is a just me issue, but what id like to understand is why it requires such an update? It worked perfectly for me before. I thank you for taking the time to read this.
  6. [R39] PhotoCircle 1/5 · GB Now requires iOS 16. My old tablet maxed out at 15+: This app has upgraded beyond my ability to use it on my iPad. The forced update won’t run so I have no other option but to uninstall. Why not leave a copy of the old app available, with security caveats, or whatever? Or make a web version; I use other former apps on Safari, e.g. eBay, AirBNB, now my old tablet isn’t supported by the app.
  7. [R41] PhotoCircle 2/5 · GB Can not update: As my phone is only a 7 iPhone I cannot update the photo circle app. I have lost all my photos, can they be retrieved
  8. [R47] PhotoCircle 1/5 · GB Photocircle won’t allow me to use an old version: Not happy that I can no longer use photocircle with my less than ios14 phone
  9. [R7] PhotoCircle 1/5 · US Only good for cell phone?: I just paid for this app so I would have flexibility for my group to download each others photos. After paying, I found out that the app is not available for use on a computer! What’s that about? My older eyes struggle to see images clearly on a cell phone. What a waste of my $10.00!
  10. [R45] PhotoCircle 1/5 · GB It is of limited use: I am unable to upload images from a laptop so it’s no use to me.
  11. [R9] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US Limit!!!: PLEASE make the video limit longer than 1 minute!!
  12. [R36] PhotoCircle 5/5 · US Phenomenal App: Really easy to use and a great way to share photos and videos with family and friends. The only limitation is that the size of the videos is limited. That's something that you can easily work around. They have made this really easy to use.
  13. [R20] PhotoCircle 4/5 · US Great App, Could Use Some Improvements: Overall this app is literally great. 2 things only I would improve upon! I wish we could replay to comments but since we cant is kind of nice the way it sets itself up so its I order of when they were commented. Second, I do wish that there was a function so that you could add multiple photos into one image like you can in Instagram! Random but I do wish th
  14. [R18] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US Updating killed automatic notifications: Now I have to guess if someone liked the picture or not. Thanks
  15. [R22] PhotoCircle 2/5 · US Mid: It is annoying trying to clear the notifications so I had to just turn them off :(
  16. [R21] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US Unable to open links: The app doesn’t allow me to open links so that I can get to my friends photo circle
  17. [R31] PhotoCircle 1/5 · US App stopped working, even with a premium account!: The app stopped working, even with a premium account paid through iTunes. So disappointed because my family was on a trip and I missed out on what they were uploading. I tried multiple times to get customer support, but never received a response.
  18. [R15] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US I need my old account back: Hey 👋🏼 everyone on pc was able too get their old account back can u send me a email and get my old account back or i will have to give a 1 star review and i was not involved in the incident plz unband me and give my old account back i (WAS NOT) involved in it
  19. [R37] PhotoCircle 1/5 · US I got banned for no reason: I was on a few groups nothing bad was posted Me and all my friends all got banned photocircle u need to get ur game going u banned so many ppl got no reason :(
  20. [R51] Pinterest 1/5 · US Don’t “fix” it if it isn’t broken + a rant about how garbage this app has become: Dear pinterest, stop releasing the dumbest, most useless updates literally every week that completely rearrange the user interface. The messages button doesn’t need to be at the top, the home page doesn’t need any tweaking, just STOP. Instead, how about you put that energy into moderating your ads? I get the most dis
  21. [R53] Pinterest 3/5 · US STOP WITH THE ADS: There does not need to be 3 ads every 3 pins!!!!?!??!??
  22. [R57] Pinterest 1/5 · US Too many ads: I have actually never left a review for an app before but the amount of ads Pinterest is allowing is ridiculous. For every one pin, I see 5 ads. Awful user experience and I hope this changes in the future.
  23. [R59] Pinterest 3/5 · US Too many pop up ads!!!: I have had Pinterest for a while now and the content is great! The pop up adds have increasingly gotten worse! So much so that it hinders usage! Pinterest do better!!
  24. [R65] Canva 1/5 · US I can’t login to my school account! Please fix this!: Canva! Help! I can’t login to my school account because is keep putting a errors again!
  25. [R66] Canva 5/5 · US Easy: Canva is easy to use on the go or from my laptop. I love being able to start a project while waiting in the lobby at an appt and finish it at home.
  26. [R67] Canva 3/5 · US Great for certain things: Great for developing videos with current content uploads, and easy to edit the videos, but I am hoping Canva will soon be able to create music videos from audio files and a selection of photos
  27. [R68] Canva 1/5 · US Scam: It is not a free trial if you’re automatically charging the $26 to try out the product
  28. [R79] InShot 1/5 · US Why remove the capture feature?: I just observed that the capture feature has been removed in the latest update. It’s one of the main things I like about the app, and now it’s gone. I also dislike the fact that the transitions are so monotonous, making the editing and the final outcome boring.
  29. [R80] InShot 5/5 · US Great Production: I just found out about InShot a few months ago, but I’ve been creating videos for over a year. InShot is making my life a lot easier! Thank you.
  30. [R82] InShot 2/5 · US Limit of photos and music restrictions: I used to like this app before I realized that we had A LIMIT ON HOW MANY PHOTOS WE CAN HAVE IN ONE EDIT Im trying to make a suprise for my bf cuz his birthday is soon and im trying to add photos but then it says that I HAVE REACHED THE LIMIT… WHY WHY WHY WHY One more thing… WE CANT HAVE CERTAIN MUSIC! Why? I searched up „Ginger Lemonade“ and I tried putti
  31. [R83] InShot 5/5 · US Good experience: A good and easy-to-use app. I recommend it for editing photos and videos. · translated
  32. [R93] PicCollage 1/5 · US Cheap: Used to be a great app but now you can’t even save a collage without having a subscription. I’ve used this app for years and sadly will be deleting to find something better :/
  33. [R94] PicCollage 5/5 · US Awesome: I love this app! It’s ez to navigate & fun!
  34. [R99] PicCollage 5/5 · US Pic Collage: Best ap for grouping my memories
  35. [R100] PicCollage 5/5 · US Love this: I love decorating my pictures with the different colors, styles and layouts.
  36. [R107] Google Photos 1/5 · US Too hard: Way too difficult to figure out. It seems like it will back up every single photo in your phone or nothing at all. I wanted to backup only specific photos, not every one. But it’s all or nothing. Junk
  37. [R108] Google Photos 5/5 · US My baby girl and I: Thank you for holding all my memories
  38. [R110] Google Photos 2/5 · US black screen when i open the app: google photos used to work great on my ipad but for the past couple of months when i open the app its a blank screen. still shows the UI and i can navigate to "collections" and "create" and other stuff but my photos wont load no matter what button i press. my ipad is up to date and so is the google photos app but the problem still persists
  39. [R112] Google Photos 3/5 · US I do like it, however: I need to turn off notifications, or minimize them. I just get too many.
  40. [R34] PhotoCircle 5/5 · US Perfect for Sharing Photos: This app is awesome! There’s unlimited storage so your phone doesn’t get full and the only cost is ads. It works great for sharing between Apple and android without having to give permission to all your photos like Google. I love that you can circles work for both a one time event or a reoccurring group of people. This is by far the best photo charting app available.
  41. [R50] PhotoCircle 5/5 · US I absolutely love PhotoCircle!: I absolutely love PhotoCircle! I’ve been using it since January, and it has quickly become one of my favorite apps. As a travel advisor, I’m constantly taking photos on trips, at events, and during family gatherings, and PhotoCircle has made organizing and sharing those memories incredibly easy. One feature I especially love is the ability to create separate circl
  42. [R12] PhotoCircle 3/5 · US Ads are a killer: They’re always inappropriate and stuff

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store