# 23snaps: Private Family Album

> Share Baby Photos & Videos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id526481189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id526481189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id526481189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 23 Snaps Ltd.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (11,404 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2012-05-17
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/23snaps-private-family-album/id526481189)
- **Website:** [https://www.23snaps.com](https://www.23snaps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://23snaps.com/home/privacy](https://23snaps.com/home/privacy)

## Description

Private photo and video sharing for parents. No ads, no distractions—just your memories. 23snaps keeps your family moments safe and private by design, with sharing limited to approved loved ones, and access across mobile, tablet, and computer.

Organize memories with galleries, timelines, or a calendar view. Premium features include unlimited storage for HD photos and videos, longer videos, discounts on photo books, and priority support. Subscriptions are billed via iTunes and auto-renew unless canceled in Account Settings.

## Rankings

- #16,272 — Overall
- #37 — album

## Review summary

The app remains a private family photo hub with strong privacy appeal, but widespread reviews cluster around monetization and reliability problems—premium-only features, upload and video limits, frequent crashes, and signs of neglect. Despite its value for family sharing and archival downloads, many users are seeking better-value, more stable alternatives.

### Pros

- Private, closed network that lets you control who can view or comment on photos, enhancing family privacy.
- Easy, centralized way to share memories with relatives (grandparents and others) in one place.
- Ability to download/export photos as a ZIP archive for backup or use elsewhere.
- Generally privacy-focused design and straightforward sharing among family members.

### Cons

- Free tier has become severely limited (e.g., only one photo per upload, short video caps), pushing users toward paid premium.
- Persistent stability issues (crashes, freezes, failed or stalled uploads) affecting usability.
- Perceived lack of ongoing development and slow or weak customer support, with long-term users feeling ignored.
- Privacy concerns (requests for full photo library access, and worries about sharing account credentials).
- After updates, some users cannot access or view photos or use web/desktop versions reliably.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id526481189)