Because you don't want ads, bots, AI or algorithms fighting for your attention. Because you want to see the latest pictures of your actual friends. Because social media should be for connecting people, not for profit.
Control who can see your photos and decide if friends can download them. Screenshots are blocked to keep your crazy aunt from re-sharing without your permission.
Does it feel like ads are taking over? More get jammed into your life every day. PhotoJoy never shows ads to anyone. Ever.
We are powered by our users, and do not have owners or shareholders. This lets us build the best community, not the most profitable one.
We only collect the basic info needed to use the app. It is stored securely and never shared or sold. If you decide to delete a post or your account, it is fully deleted.
With a limit of 99 friends, you only see your loved ones. Not influencers or that girl you sat near in high school.
Post photos, react, comment, and connect. No AI or algorithms altering your feed. Just be social, without endless scrolling and distractions.
As a community-driven non-profit organization, we will publish periodic reports to remain transparent and accountable. When we obtain 501(c)(3) status (expected early 2025), our financials will be public through the IRS as well.
Unlike other apps, PhotoJoy doesn't show ads or sell your information. Instead, we have pay-what-you-want fees for additional posting.
Can't find what you're looking for? Shoot us an email at support@photojoy.org.
While we get started, PhotoJoy is only available in the US, Canada, and Mexico. There are some technical and legal challenges with going worldwide, but we're working on it!
Want to suggest your country or hear when it's available? Drop us a line at support@photojoy.org.
Publicly traded growth stock companies like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google (YouTube) and Netflix are obligated to increase stock value every quarter. PhotoJoy is run by the Ethical App Foundation, a non-profit corporation. While we need income for our community to survive, we are not motivated by ever-increasing profits.
If we make enough to cover our costs and support our community well into the future, that's all we need. Our optional, pay-what-you-want fees reflect that. Read Our Story.
Give it a try and see how it feels! We think the simplicity and, ya know, seeing your actual friends, is worthwhile. You can post forever with no commitments.
Long-term, our community will us accountable since we operate as a non-profit that publishes our financials. It's a unique approach, but we believe it's the right one.
Read about how we got here.