# iStock – Stock Photography

> Mobile app for searching, saving, and sharing stock images and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Getty Images Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istock-stock-photography/id377716883 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Getty Images Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284716733)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,766 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2010-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istock-stock-photography/id377716883/reviews.md

## What is iStock?

Inspiration can strike anywhere. With our new, refreshed iStock 4.0 app, you can find the best images that speak to your inspiration, wherever you happen to be. Easily search, save and share, create Boards and more. 

SEARCH - Search the entire iStock image collection, now including video
FILTER - Filter on the complete set of iStock image criteria, and now you can save several filter settings for future use
VIEW - See larger images in full-screen view with rotation and pinch-and-zoom, and now see more images from the contributor
SAVE - Save images to your existing lightboxes (now called Boards), create new Boards and use the same Boards on your iOS device or your computer
SHARE - Share images and Boards via email and messaging

## Key features

- Search entire iStock image and video collection
- Filter with saved settings
- Full-screen image view with zoom
- Save images to Boards
- Create and manage Boards
- Share images and Boards via email/messaging

## What do users think of iStock?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Valuable resource for stock photos
- 👍 Great for browsing and lightboxing
- 👍 Sleek and stylish design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Difficult to make purchases
- ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to website
- ⚠️ Contributor stats/data removed in recent update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Crashes when trying to add images to lightboxes
- Slow image loading and search results
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to purchase and download images directly in the app
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Improved performance and stability
- Restore contributor stats and data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istock-stock-photography/id377716883/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It’s a scam

*2024-11-19*

They “lock” you into a year subscription without your knowledge. They you have to pay extra to get out of the subscription. It’s just photos, why would you have to pay to get out of it?

### 2/5 — Membership Can’t Download Previously “Bought” Pictures!

*2024-08-08*

I like the iStock service, but the app isn’t done well. I’ve had a subscription for months now, and downloaded the app to make mobile posts on social media. Last week I downloaded previous pictures onto my phone while I had credits. And it didn’t charge me any credits of course. But now, I have no credits, and I can’t download any of the images I already own! Makes no sense, so now I have to wait until my subscription renews to download images I already have?

### 1/5 — Once iStockPhoto gets your credit card number they’ll never stop charging you

*2024-07-30*

Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE THE YOUR CREDIT CARD.   

Before using iStockPhoto I had a great impression of Getty as being ethical, but no more.   You’d think that iSTock would be a lower cost version of Getty suitable for grabbing an image for your website, but its actually a scam to keep charging your credit card no matter what.  

I downloaded an image for a project figuring I’d cancel the subscription, but iStockPhoto customer service outright says they’ll keep charging my card unless I close my credit card account.   I’ve tried reporting the credit card stolen and getting a new card number,  but somehow iStock got my new card number from Amex.   Disputing the charges also didn’t work.  

Do yourself a favor and find a reputable supplier of stock images.

### 5/5 — Istockphots

*2024-06-15*

Might

### 1/5 — Can’t buy stock photos

*2024-05-03*

Seems you can download images with the photographers name prominantly displayed on the photo but you can’t buy the image as a stock photo to use. So frustrating after spending hours looking for the right photo to buy.

### 1/5 — STAY AWAY

*2024-04-18*

I did a free trial with this company. I never ended up using the subscription because the photos on the site were outdated. After my trial ended I went online to unsubscribe along with deleting all my card information. The company continues to charge me and now I have to dispute it with my bank. It’s NOT worth it.

### 1/5 — worst service

*2024-04-12*

You guys don't mess up unsplash with your bussiness.
Extremely would NOT RECOMMEND. customer service never help you. it is 70$ each month just for downloading images???!!! And if you want to cancel the plan, cancellation fee is 70$ as well ))) They want just EARN MONEY EARN MONEY by anyway. And even images are don't worth for the prices.

### 1/5 — Horrible.

*2024-04-08*

I thought I would be able to use istock on my cellphone but apparently this app is just useless to me. I can't even see my recent searches or search for what I want (it just says they can't find anything, but how??? doesn't make sense) I'm very disappointed. The website is MUCH better.

### 1/5 — Just keeps crashing

*2024-03-16*

Obviously they’ve not updated it in ages. Should be just pulled from the App Store.

### 1/5 — Outrageous

*2024-01-23*

Absolutely do NOT get! The subscription is $700 for the year! If you try to cancel it, you have to pay a $70 administrative fee. You can’t talk to anyone over the phone and everything is done via email and the “customer service team” does not provide any helpful service to the customer. What a scam.

## Frequently asked questions about iStock

### What can I do with the iStock app?

The iStock app allows you to search the entire iStock collection of images and videos. You can filter your searches, view images in full-screen, save them to custom Boards, and share content via email and messaging.

### How do I save content in the app?

You can save images and videos by adding them to your existing lightboxes, which are now called Boards. You can also create new Boards directly within the app. These Boards are accessible across your iOS devices and computer.

### Is the iStock app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use for searching, saving, and sharing. However, the actual licensing and purchase of stock media would be a separate transaction.

### What kind of content can I find on iStock?

You can find a vast collection of stock images and videos. The app allows you to search and filter this entire collection, providing access to a wide range of visual assets for various creative needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.11 — 2024-02-12

Minor bug fixes and updates.

### 4.6.10 — 2024-01-23

Minor bug fix.

### 4.6.9 — 2023-01-11

Minor update for asset service.

### 4.6.8 — 2022-08-18

Minor localization update.

### 4.6.7 — 2022-06-29

Setting in preferences allows iStock customers to initiate closing account.

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