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FamilyAlbum App Review: Unlimited Photo Storage for Families

by MIXI, Inc.

4.9
ANDROIDParenting
FamilyAlbum provides unlimited free photo and video storage with family sharing features. The app automatically organizes memories by month and child's age, offering 11 free monthly prints.

Detailed Review

FamilyAlbum positions itself as a dedicated solution for family photo management, offering unlimited cloud storage without subscription fees. The application serves as both a private photo backup service and a controlled sharing platform for family members, distinguishing itself from general-purpose cloud storage solutions through its family-centric design approach. The core functionality centers around automated organization where photos are sorted chronologically by month with corresponding child age markers. The platform supports multi-user contributions where invited family members can upload content to a shared timeline. Notably, the service includes a monthly allowance of 11 free photo prints shipped to users, creating a physical connection to digital memories. All content remains private to invited users with administrative controls managed by the album creator. User experience revolves around a timeline-based interface where swiping horizontally navigates through months while vertical scrolling reveals content within each period. The design emphasizes simplicity over advanced editing features, focusing instead on chronological browsing and effortless sharing. Real-world usage patterns show particularly strong adoption among parents documenting child development, with grandparents frequently cited as secondary users accessing the shared content. User feedback indicates high satisfaction with the free tier's capabilities, though several specific feature requests emerge consistently. M Donelson's May 15, 2025 review notes occasional promotional interruptions for print products. Md. Muhibur Rahman's same-day review requests interface improvements including dark mode and gallery customization. Zaiti Tiki's May 18, 2025 review highlights the limitation of single-album structure for multiple children, a notable constraint for growing families. The application excels in its primary function of secure family photo sharing with zero storage costs, though its organizational structure remains fundamentally chronological rather than offering project-based album creation. The print integration provides unique value absent from competing services, while the interface prioritizes accessibility over customization. Ideal for nuclear families documenting child development, though less suited for users requiring complex album organization or advanced editing features.

Key Features

  • Unlimited photo and video storage with free backup solution eliminating storage anxiety for growing media collections
  • Automated chronological organization by month with child age markers providing intuitive memory navigation
  • Controlled family sharing system allowing multiple contributors while maintaining privacy against public access
  • Monthly complimentary photo prints (11 monthly) bridging digital memories with physical keepsakes
  • Child growth tracking through age-based timeline organization creating developmental visual history
  • Cross-platform accessibility enabling family members to contribute regardless of device type

Why Users Love It

Unlimited free storage
Family sharing controls

Perfect for: Families documenting child development and sharing memories privately

Screenshots

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Current Rank

#2

Best Rank

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Average Rank

#2

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User Reviews

M Donelson
May 15, 2025

Free version is great and has everything you need to stay connected with family. The only annoying thing is how often it redirects to the screen where you can order prints and books, but it's a minor irritation for an otherwise great app. The price for the paid version is reasonable, but we found we didn't really need it.

Md. Muhibur Rahman
May 15, 2025

Need *Day View *dark mode *log out option *add account option *videos and photos separated Ui, *album customization *gallery view. Then your ugly ui will more attractive and easy. We trust Japanese are clean, they like clean, easy and handy interface.

Stephanie
Apr 30, 2025

I've been using this app religiously since my daughter was born over 2 years ago. Even without the premium subscription, it is AMAZING. I love that I can easily go back in time to any month and see what photos were uploaded. and the fact that we can have family members added so that they can upload the photos they take, and comment on others photos, is awesome. I finally decided to just go ahead and get a premium subscription so that I can upload longer videos. Worth it!

Toshia Dunlap
Jul 1, 2025

I love watching my grandson develop through the updates pictures since I cannot be with him as much as I would like to.

Beth Metzler
Jun 30, 2025

I love this app! I am able to see my grandchildren who live over 1,300 miles away and other family members can see them too. We are able to stay up-to-date with the kiddos because of this app.

App Details

Developer

MIXI, Inc.

Platform

android

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

10/7/2025