Why Use PhotoJoy?

Social media doesn't have to be addictive or toxic. PhotoJoy is resetting social to re-connect you with loved ones and build a better community.

  • Privacy Throughout

    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.

  • Ad-Free

    Does it feel like ads are taking over? More get jammed into your life every day. PhotoJoy never shows ads to anyone. Ever.

  • Non-Profit Organization

    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.

  • Safety First

    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.

  • Close Friends Only

    With a limit of 99 friends, you only see your loved ones. Not influencers or that girl you sat near in high school.

  • Still Social

    Post photos, react, comment, and connect. No fads or experimental features. Just be social, without endless scrolling and distractions.

Transparency Reports

As a community-driven non-profit organization, we will publish periodic reports to remain transparent and accountable. We are launching July 2024, and will have the first report out around the end of the year.

Pricing

Unlike other apps, PhotoJoy doesn't show ads or sell your information. Instead, we have simple fees that sustain our community.

Viewer

Free Forever

  • Up to 99 Friends
  • Unlimited Viewing
  • Unlimited Downloads

Frequently Asked Questions

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 registered non-profit. 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 prices reflect that. Read Our Story.

Give it a try! You can start and post for free. If you like it, you can upgrade and use it forever. No commitments or shady trials you have to cancel. Just sign up and start posting.

Our community holds 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.