Reviews of Piwigo (deprecated)

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List of user reviews and ratings for Piwigo (deprecated)

Total ratings

2.24 (Rating count: 168)

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Review summary

The Piwigo Android app functions primarily as a basic photo viewer for self-hosted servers, appreciated for its ease of server setup and browsing capabilities. However, multiple users report a stringent 100 photo per album viewing limit and unreliable upload functionality limited to one photo at a time. Key features like auto-sync, photo sharing, downloading, and video playback are missing. Login issues and app instability further limit usability. While users recognize its potential and the developers' efforts, many consider the app underdeveloped and in need of significant improvements.

Pros

Good as a photo gallery viewer for the server images.
Easy server setup and browsing photos on server is straightforward.
Free and open-source project with potential for improvement.
User appreciates the general Piwigo software package and CMS.
Developers are motivated and responsive to feedback.

Cons

100 photo per album limit severely restricts viewing and is not clearly communicated.
Uploading photos is unreliable; limited to single uploads with inconsistent success.
Lack of key features like auto-sync, photo sharing links, and downloading photos from albums.
Login issues especially with self-signed certificates and guest account problems.
App is basic and unstable with missing functions like video playback, search, and exit functionality.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 2.24

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Date	Author	Comment
2022-07-10	Cl*****	This is a GREAT project. The Android APP is a good start. So far, the 100 photo limit on Android is a drawback I hope the developers can overcome. Maybe a way to page through a directory's photos 100 at a time...
This is a GREAT project. The Android APP is a good start. So far, the 100 photo limit on Android is a drawback I hope the developers can overcome. Maybe a way to page through a directory's photos 100 at a time...
2022-01-16	Ma*****	The application doesn't work for managing albums. It's not possible to log in, getting the "attempt to read from 'boolean...'" error. The latest version of Piwigo installed on the server.
The application doesn't work for managing albums. It's not possible to log in, getting the "attempt to read from 'boolean...'" error. The latest version of Piwigo installed on the server.
2021-12-10	ha*****	Just can't understand why people have given it negative ratings. i tested yesterday and i love it. Its perfectly working. Exactly as one can imagine. Just host your server. Browse photos on server easily.
Just can't understand why people have given it negative ratings. i tested yesterday and i love it. Its perfectly working. Exactly as one can imagine. Just host your server. Browse photos on server easily.
2021-06-09	Ro*****	Just terrible, it doesn't say anywhere that there is a 100 pics per gallery limit, which is ridiculous. I just wasted many hours to set everything up only to realize that it's of literally no use, great.
Just terrible, it doesn't say anywhere that there is a 100 pics per gallery limit, which is ridiculous. I just wasted many hours to set everything up only to realize that it's of literally no use, great.
2021-05-06	Da*****	Simple app for viewing gallery. You can only upload one pic at a time which is ok if it worked consistently, works one day not the next ? and there are no logs to tell you why. Yet, use a browser and you can upload.
Simple app for viewing gallery. You can only upload one pic at a time which is ok if it worked consistently, works one day not the next ? and there are no logs to tell you why. Yet, use a browser and you can upload.
2021-03-14	Wa*****	The developers have my sympathy, but I cannot in good conscious give this app a good rating. An error on open blows by to either an empty screen or a list of albums. If you are lucky enough to see albums, you cannot upload; the only functionality is viewing, and then only 100 photos per album.
The developers have my sympathy, but I cannot in good conscious give this app a good rating. An error on open blows by to either an empty screen or a list of albums. If you are lucky enough to see albums, you cannot upload; the only functionality is viewing, and then only 100 photos per album.
2021-02-22	Da*****	Basic. Only loads 100 photos per album. So if you have more than 100 photos in an album, there's no way to view them.
Basic. Only loads 100 photos per album. So if you have more than 100 photos in an album, there's no way to view them.
2021-01-16	De*****	Does not show pictures. Does not allow upload or do anything at all other than browsing albums and changing account. Does not exit app with device back button. Had to kill the app.
Does not show pictures. Does not allow upload or do anything at all other than browsing albums and changing account. Does not exit app with device back button. Had to kill the app.
2021-01-13	Ry*****	Very primitive app. Does not have automatic photo upload/sync. If you are lookink for self-hosted google photos alternatives - you can skip this one and not waste your time setting up the server...
Very primitive app. Does not have automatic photo upload/sync. If you are lookink for self-hosted google photos alternatives - you can skip this one and not waste your time setting up the server...
2020-12-02	Jo*****	No upload capability. Logged onto my site and created a new album. Uploads fail, Unable to move file. Uninstalled, sorry. Also GitHub won't accept any of my usernames, so can't log a bug issue. Upload via web form works, Piwigo v2.10.2 Phone Motorola One Zoom Android 10
No upload capability. Logged onto my site and created a new album. Uploads fail, Unable to move file. Uninstalled, sorry. Also GitHub won't accept any of my usernames, so can't log a bug issue. Upload via web form works, Piwigo v2.10.2 Phone Motorola One Zoom Android 10