# VIEWBUG - Photography

> The photography app that rewards your creativity.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewbug.viewbug](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewbug.viewbug)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.viewbug.viewbug`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Golozo
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 503,598
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (16,208 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2018-11-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewbug.viewbug)
- **Website:** [https://www.viewbug.com](https://www.viewbug.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.viewbug.com/privacy-policy](https://www.viewbug.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**VIEWBUG - Photography Community & Editor** is a dynamic app designed for photographers of all skill levels. It offers a vibrant community where you can participate in 20+ monthly photo contests judged by professional photographers and win prizes like cameras and drones. The app features powerful photo editing tools including presets, filters, and fine-tuning adjustments to enhance your images effortlessly.

Gain inspiration by browsing over 25 million submitted photos, join creative challenges for feedback and recognition, and improve your skills with photo tips and tutorials. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, VIEWBUG empowers you to showcase your work, gain exposure, and elevate your photography craft in a supportive, rewarding environment. It also includes a marketplace for licensing and selling your photos.

## Rankings

- #99,880 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.iap.permission.BILLING`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.viewbug.viewbug.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.viewbug.viewbug.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise VIEWBUG for its contests, tips, and community-driven photo sharing that provide learning, inspiration, and feedback. The free version is usable, and updates address some issues. However, recurring problems include billing/subscription issues (charges after cancellation, locked features), stability glitches (crashes, wrong stats, images not loading), poor customer support, and reports of unfulfilled prizes or unclear prize processes. Overall, the app is valued for contests and the community but struggles with reliability and support.

### Pros

- Contests, challenges and photography tips provide learning, inspiration, and potential prizes
- Upload/share photos and receive constructive feedback from a large community
- Free version offers core features to get started and engage with others
- Active updates and maintenance improving functionality and resolving issues

### Cons

- Billing and subscription issues, including charges after cancellation and pro features not unlocking
- Stability and performance problems like crashes, incorrect stats, and not loading images
- Poor customer support and lack of direct contact (no phone, unresponsive, unhelpful AI)
- Unfulfilled prizes/winnings and unclear prize process

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewbug.viewbug)