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Research-based review: the AppDuo Editorial Team compiled it from official pages, documentation, app stores, press and user feedback, without hands-on testing. Every claim links to a source with the date it was checked.
8 reference sourcesInformation updated Nov 11, 2026
How we review
posting2 Review
Ad-free, algorithm-free photo sharing with friends; still very new
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Fact-checked
- iOS
- Android
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
A fit for people who want casual photo sharing within a friend circle without ads, and who accept a young product. The trade-offs are a May 2026 launch, an English-only interface, a small developer and running costs that depend on voluntary supporters.
Best for: People who want a chronological, ad-free photo feed
Skip it if: Anyone who needs a large network, public figures or content creators
Pros
- Site and App Store promise no ads, no algorithms and no data sales
- Privacy policy says personal data is not sold; accounts can be deleted in the app
- Very high ratings: 4.98/5 from 683 on the US App Store, 5.0/5 from 47 on Google Play
Cons
- Very new and small; YPulse notes that fast growth does not always mean it will last
- English-only interface; the Android app lags behind iOS
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Steady releases: v1.1.0 (28 May) to v1.1.7 (6 Nov) added search, photo drawing, drafts, regional feeds and account pausing
More cons
- Username, email and deletion date are kept for 12 months after deletion; photos and captions go to outside moderation services
- Costs are covered by about 1.1% of users who pay, and the published costs exclude labour
Best for
- Friend groups sharing everyday photos and memes in a small circle
Skip it if
- Anyone under 18 (sign-up requires 18+)
Experience & key features
posting2 (also called Posting) is a photo-sharing social app from POSTING2 LLC, released on the App Store on 28 May 2026. It describes itself as "Simple, independent social media. No ads, no algorithms, no data sales."
Posts are shown to friends and friends of friends. YPulse (27 Oct 2026) describes a chronological feed of square images without celebrity or suggested accounts, which some users treat as a Finsta or close-friends space. It also reports 8K downloads in September, driven mostly by word of mouth. Users vote on changes through in-app polls. Recent releases added search, captions up to 400 characters, drawing and text on photos, drafts, regional feeds and a catch-up mode for friends' posts from the past day.
On price: the app is free and support is optional. The US App Store lists monthly support at $2.99, $4.99 or $9.99 and an annual plan at $12.99; the Contribute page takes non-refundable web donations. The homepage publishes a monthly ledger: $1,384.92 in support against $990.50 in costs (excluding labour), with 467 of 41,445 users (1.1%) supporting.
It suits small groups who want a quieter place to share photos. Readers who need a large network or creator tools may look at Instagram or VSCO. This review draws on public sources; beyond a YPulse post, we found no independent press review.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 11, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Free to use with no ads. All support payments are optional.
Monthly Support
Personal$2.99/mo
Monthly support on the US App Store at $2.99, $4.99 or $9.99/month. One-time tips from $2.99 to $49.99 are also offered.
Annual Support
Personal$1.08/mo
Annual support at $12.99/year on the US App Store, added in v1.1.7. Supporters who subscribe in the app get a few in-app perks.
- Free plan limits
- Posting photos, adding friends and browsing the feed are free; the site states no ads and no algorithms.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The Contribute page says web donations are non-refundable; cancel from the app's side menu (Support) to stop future charges. Web contributions are not linked to an account and do not unlock in-app perks.
Privacy
The policy (updated 4 Nov 2026) says personal information is not sold or shared for advertising or behavioural profiling. Data passes through providers such as Supabase, Cloudflare and Sentry; photos and captions are sent to Modal and Sightengine (France) for automated moderation, and Ollama Cloud may process limited account and usage data for analysis. Deleting an account removes the profile, posts and photos immediately, but username, email and deletion date are kept for 12 months. The policy does not detail encryption; the Google Play data-safety section says data is encrypted in transit. Sign-up is limited to people aged 18 or over.
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Controversies & incidents
Issues documented by the press, regulators, courts or the vendor itself. Every item is sourced; unproven claims are labelled as allegations. Last researched: Nov 11, 2026
No significant controversies or incidents found in the sources we checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is posting2 free?
Yes. The app is free; monthly (from $2.99) or annual ($12.99) support is optional.
Who can use posting2?
People aged 18 or over; the site states "Must be 18+ to sign up".
Does posting2 sell user data?
The privacy policy states "We do not sell your personal information" and says data is not shared for advertising. Photos are still sent to outside services for automated moderation.
Does posting2 support Vietnamese?
No. The App Store listing shows English only.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.0
- Features
- 6.5
- Value for money
- 8.0
- Performance
- 6.5
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 7.5
Why this score
Simple to use: photo posts go to friends and friends of friends. Points lost for an English-only interface and apps on iOS and Android only.
Why this score
Search, photo editing and drawing, drafts, regional feeds, a catch-up mode and in-app polls. No web version or creator tools; the Android app (last updated 7 Sep 2026) does not yet have the v1.1.7 features.
Why this score
All features are free with no ads; support is optional, from $2.99/month or $12.99/year.
Why this score
No independent stability data. Several releases include reliability fixes (v1.1.2, v1.1.6); store ratings are high but based on few ratings.
Why this score
Email is the only contact ([email protected]); no help center or documentation was found.
Why this score
Commits to no data sales or ad use and offers account deletion. Points lost for keeping some data 12 months after deletion, sending photos to outside moderation services, and an App Store label listing coarse location and usage data linked to the user.
What users say
- App Store (US)5.0/5 · 683
- App Store (AU)5.0/5 · 38
- Google Play5.0/5 · 47
Sources
- Vendor-providedOfficial websiteNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial privacy policyNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial Contribute pageNov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (AU)Nov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store lookup API (US)Nov 11, 2026
- pressYPulse (2026-10-27)Nov 11, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 11, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- POSTING2 LLC
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2026
- Category
- Social
Capabilities
- Mobile app
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- English
Support
Change history
- Feature.v1.1.7 added regional feeds, catch-up mode, account pausing and a $12.99 annual support plan.
- Feature.v1.1.5 added photo drawing and text, adjustment tools, drafts and post shuffle.
- Price.v1.1.3 added in-app monthly support tiers and one-time tips.
Full change history (5)
- Feature.v1.1.2 added a Search screen and captions up to 400 characters.
- Launch.First release (1.1.0) published on the App Store.
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