# iStory for Instagram vs iGrabLink

The clearest difference is rating: iStory for Instagram at 4.4 against iGrabLink's 3.6. iStory for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 8). iGrabLink's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 22%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iStory for Instagram sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and iGrabLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iStory for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStory for Instagram has 2.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of iStory for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 60% of iGrabLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iStory for Instagram ships an update every 5 weeks, iGrabLink every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStory for Instagram | iGrabLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istory-for-instagram/id1441017572/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igrablink/id1530979406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halil Ibrahim YILMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/971418957) | [Carlos Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138994691) |

## What reviewers say

### iStory for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istory-for-instagram/id1441017572)

View Instagram stories from public profiles without logging in. Watch unlimited stories, including highlights, in full size. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** View public stories without login, Watch unlimited stories, View highlighted stories, View stories in full size, View feed in full size, Add limitless accounts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iStory Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| iStory Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| iStory 6 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| iStory Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and reliable
- 💡 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Great app for reposting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔒 Security concerns and account hacking
- 📺 Excessive ads even for paid users
- 🔋 App causing battery drain and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to view or download stories
- Frequent logout and login issues
- Inability to copy captions from posts
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to download Instagram Reels
- Option to view story highlights
- Improvement in login and authentication process
- Fix for iOS 18 compatibility issues


### iGrabLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igrablink/id1530979406)

This app simplifies accessing links shared in social media posts. It allows users to easily open links without manually copying and pasting URLs or navigating to profiles. Content creators can also benefit by making their shared links more accessible to their audience.

**Highlights:** Open links directly from social media posts, Avoid manual URL copying, Access links without visiting profiles, Facilitates content creator link sharing, Repost functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStory for Instagram free?

iStory for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iGrabLink free?

iGrabLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iStory for Instagram or iGrabLink?

iStory for Instagram is rated higher. iStory for Instagram averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while iGrabLink averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do iStory for Instagram or iGrabLink have ads?

iStory for Instagram shows ads; iGrabLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, iStory for Instagram or iGrabLink?

iStory for Instagram ships an update every 5 weeks, and iGrabLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, iStory for Instagram was updated on October 26, 2026 and iGrabLink on October 26, 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.*