# iStory for Instagram vs InstDown + Instant Save

iStory for Instagram and InstDown + Instant Save both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of InstDown + Instant Save's written reviews are positive against 22% of iStory for Instagram's. InstDown + Instant Save also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 InstDown + Instant Save sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iStory for Instagram against 4.5 for InstDown + Instant Save. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of iStory for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 63% of InstDown + Instant Save's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStory for Instagram | InstDown + Instant Save |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istory-for-instagram/id1441017572/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instdown-plus-instant-save/id1591282288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **62.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halil Ibrahim YILMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/971418957) | [Marly Ryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282290) |

## 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


### InstDown + Instant Save

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instdown-plus-instant-save/id1591282288)

Easily save and repost photos, videos, stories, and reels from your favorite social media accounts. The app offers fast, unlimited reposting with options to schedule, favorite, and copy captions. Find and manage your saved content efficiently.

**Highlights:** Unlimited reposts, Repost multiple images, Schedule reposts with notification, Favorite reposts, Copy caption, Search for old reposts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Repost Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 💯 No ads
- 🤍 Actually works
- 🚀 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work/crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy
- 💰 Expensive
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Reposting not working
- Crashes/freezes
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Better Facebook reposting
- Improve reposting to stories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStory for Instagram free?

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

### Is InstDown + Instant Save free?

InstDown + Instant Save is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iStory for Instagram or InstDown + Instant Save?

InstDown + Instant Save is rated higher. iStory for Instagram averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while InstDown + Instant Save averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do iStory for Instagram or InstDown + Instant Save have ads?

iStory for Instagram shows ads; InstDown + Instant Save does not.

### Which is updated more often, iStory for Instagram or InstDown + Instant Save?

iStory for Instagram ships an update every 5 weeks, and InstDown + Instant Save every 5 weeks. Most recently, iStory for Instagram was updated on September 26, 2026 and InstDown + Instant Save on September 17, 2026.

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