# MultiTab for Flickr vs Plates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plates at none against MultiTab for Flickr's 7. Plates also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTab for Flickr sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Plates asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MultiTab for Flickr against 4.8 for Plates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of MultiTab for Flickr's written reviews are positive against 86% of Plates's.

MultiTab for Flickr ships an update every 3 weeks, Plates monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTab for Flickr | Plates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitab-for-flickr/id1243269429/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plates-photo-sharing/id1439608710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Concerto](https://appshunter.io/developer/491624376) | [Sarthak Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439608709) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiTab for Flickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitab-for-flickr/id1243269429)

Browse Flickr photos and videos with a powerful multi-tab interface. Organize your feeds, download content in batches, and enjoy a customizable viewing experience with grid or detail layouts. Supports multiple accounts and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Multi-tab browsing, Batch download, Grid/Detail layout options, Custom feed sets, Fullscreen image viewer, Dark Mode, Multiple accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock FeedSet Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 2) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remove + Tab Options | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 3) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Plates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plates-photo-sharing/id1439608710)

This app is a social photography platform that allows users to curate and organize their photos into thematic albums called 'plates'. It emphasizes collaboration, storytelling, and privacy, enabling users to discover great photographers and share intimate moments with select groups.

**Highlights:** Create thematic photo albums ('plates'), Collaborate with other users as co-curators, Organize photos and videos, Discover photographers worldwide, Create private albums for friends and family, Storytelling and co-creation tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTab for Flickr free?

MultiTab for Flickr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plates free?

Plates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTab for Flickr or Plates?

Plates is rated higher. MultiTab for Flickr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Plates averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do MultiTab for Flickr or Plates have ads?

Neither MultiTab for Flickr nor Plates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTab for Flickr or Plates?

MultiTab for Flickr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plates monthly. Most recently, MultiTab for Flickr was updated on November 2, 2026 and Plates on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*