Pixum’s app has persistent issues with stability and data retention, causing user frustration. Customers report frequent crashes, unexpected project resets, and inconsistent performance across devices during photo editing and uploads. A small number praise the app’s intuitive design and fast creation process, but these positives are outweighed by reliability problems. Sentiment improved briefly in early 2026 but declined again by mid-2026, indicating inconsistent quality control. Despite short-lived improvements, app stability and data loss remain ongoing concerns.

What customers praise

A few users appreciate the app’s clean interface and fast photo book creation, with one reviewer noting the process feels smooth and enjoyable. The app produces high-quality prints, with one user calling the final product beautiful and emotionally meaningful. Another praised the variety of design options and the app’s overall visual appeal, describing it as a well-executed tool for photo projects.

What customers said:

  • „Overall, the Pixum app has really succeeded.“ - Apple App Store · 4★ · · translated · German ·
    „Overall, the Pixum app has really succeeded.“

    Original„Die Pixum-App ist insgesamt wirklich gelungen.“

  • „Our calendar gives us beautiful memories with every glance at what we experienced.“ - Trusted Shops · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „Our calendar gives us beautiful memories with every glance at what we experienced.“

    Original„Unser Kalender schenkt uns bei jedem Anblick schöne Erinnerungen an das was wir erlebt haben.“

  • „That's phenomenal.“ - Apple App Store · 5★ · · translated · German ·
    „That's phenomenal.“

    Original„Das ist ja phänomenal.“

Common complaints

The app crashes frequently during editing, causing lost progress. It often freezes or becomes unresponsive, stopping work. Projects disappear or change unexpectedly without user input. Synchronization between devices fails, even when using the same account.

What customers said:

  • „The app is flawed and impractical“ - Apple App Store · 1★ · · translated · German ·
    „The app is flawed and impractical“

    Original„App ist fehlerhaft und unpraktisch“

  • „If you don't place an order immediately after editing, pages may be deleted and the…“ - Apple App Store · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „If you don't place an order immediately after editing, pages may be deleted and the project altered.“

    Original„Wenn man das Projekt nicht sofort nach der Bearbeitung bestellt, kann es passieren, dass Seiten gelöscht werden und das Projekt verändert wird.“

  • „but unfortunately, the software crashes occasionally“ - Apple App Store · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „but unfortunately, the software crashes occasionally“

    Original„aber leider hängt die Software immer mal wieder“

How it has changed over time

Durability concerns have shown inconsistent performance over the past year. Ratings rose to 4.5 stars in January and February 2026, indicating temporary improvements. By June and July, ratings fell to 2.5 and 3.33 stars, showing a return of major issues. The most recent August review gave 5 stars, but this is an outlier. Fluctuating ratings reflect ongoing problems, not steady progress.

What customers said:

  • „Moreover, keep moving forward with the project even if the photos have low resolution“ - Apple App Store · 4★ · · translated · Italian ·
    „Moreover, keep moving forward with the project even if the photos have low resolution“

    Original„Inoltre mandare avanti il progetto anche se le foto sono a bassa risoluzione“

  • „I find the app itself beautiful, but unfortunately the software hangs from time to time.“ - Apple App Store · 3★ · · translated · German ·
    „I find the app itself beautiful, but unfortunately the software hangs from time to time.“

    Original„Ich finde die App an sich schön, aber leider hängt die Software immer mal wieder. Das ist manchmal sehr anstrengend“

  • „Not very satisfied, it's a waste of time.“ - Apple App Store · 1★ · · translated · Dutch ·
    „Not very satisfied, it's a waste of time.“

    Original„Dit overkomt me steeds opnieuw: ik ben uren bezig aan een project en dan verandert de lay out van het scherm plotseling zodat ik niet verder kan.“

Practical takeaways

Users should save their work frequently and avoid long editing sessions on a single device. Completing projects in one continuous session reduces data loss risk. The app does not sync across devices, so switching devices may require starting over. Although some users report good print quality, the app’s instability makes it unreliable for serious or time-sensitive work.

What customers said:

  • „Be careful, projects may be lost after delegation.“ - Apple App Store · 1★ · · translated · German ·
    „Be careful, projects may be lost after delegation.“

    Original„Achtung hier gehen nach der Beauftragung Projekte verloren.“

Over time

Rating trend: 2.5 in 2025-09 to 5.0 in 2026-08.2.53.03.54.04.55.02025-092026-022026-08
Rating trend: 2.5 in 2025-09 to 5.0 in 2026-08.
Data as table
Monthly average rating
MonthAvg. ratingCount
2025-092.502
2025-104.502
2025-113.005
2025-124.297
2026-014.673
2026-023.002
2026-033.333
2026-043.254
2026-054.502
2026-062.504
2026-073.333
2026-085.001

Sentiment over time

Sentiment over time: positive share from 0% (2025-09) to 100% (2026-08).0%25%50%75%100%2025-092026-022026-08
Sentiment over time: positive share from 0% (2025-09) to 100% (2026-08).
Data as table
Monthly sentiment (shares)
MonthPositiveNeutralNegativeCount
2025-090%50%50%2
2025-100%50%50%2
2025-1120%0%80%5
2025-1257%0%43%7
2026-0133%33%33%3
2026-0250%0%50%2
2026-0333%0%67%3
2026-0425%25%50%4
2026-05100%0%0%2
2026-060%25%75%4
2026-0733%33%33%3
2026-08100%0%0%1

Customer voices

Short excerpts - full reviews are available at the original source.

„Google Photos constantly disconnect, so your progress gets unsaved.“

„It's a great app overall, only annoying when the images don't load“

★★☆☆☆Apple App StoreTranslated· GermanOriginal
„An sich eine tolle App, nur blöd, wenn die Bilder nicht laden“

„I find the app itself beautiful“

★★★☆☆Apple App StoreTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Ich finde die App an sich schön“

„I really find it extremely disappointing that you can't start your projects on a device like an iPhone.“

★☆☆☆☆Apple App StoreTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Ich finde es wirklich extrem schade, dass man seine Projekte nicht an einem Gerät (z. B. iPhone) starten kann“

„You should expand the App, which is quite limited.“

★★★★☆Apple App StoreTranslated· ItalianOriginal
„Dovreste ampliare la App che è molto ridotta.“

„I've been working on a project for hours and then the screen layout suddenly changes so I can't proceed anymore.“

★☆☆☆☆Apple App StoreTranslated· DutchOriginal
„ik ben uren bezig aan een project en dan verandert de lay out van het scherm plotseling zodat ik niet verder kan.“

„Super beautiful print!“

★★★★★Trusted ShopsTranslated· GermanOriginal
„Super schöner Druck!“

„I have never created a photo book this quickly before.“

★★★★★Apple App StoreTranslated· GermanOriginal
„So schnell habe ich noch nie ein Fotobuch erstellt.“
Cite this page

Citatio (2026). Pixum Durability: customer reviews September 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026 from https://citatio.ai/pixum-reviews/durability/

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