NYC vs Irys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYC
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Du willst dich mit Menschen in deiner Umgebung vernetzen, hast Lust auf Updates von uns, willst deine alte Mikrowelle verschenken oder suchst einen Wagenheber? Nichts leichter als das - die App sorgt für die optimale Vernetzung. Herunterladen, registrieren, einloggen, genießen!
Irys
This app is a community for photography enthusiasts to share their work, connect with others, and get inspired. It offers features like large image uploads, no follower counts, and curated content, with opportunities to win prizes through competitions.
- Upload images up to 50MB
- No visible follower counts
- Curated photography highlights
- Share any aspect ratio
- Join and curate groups
- Organize work by themes/portfolios
- Spotlight competitions
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Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft. Features include: • Upload images up to 50MB • No visible follower counts : build a following for the right reasons! • Get inspired with great photography and curated highlights from our team • Share any aspect ratio with no forced cropping • Join and curate groups around what you love • Organise your work by themes and portfolios • Enter Spotlight competitions (exclusively on Irys!) for a chance to win prizes from top industry partners • Optional EXIF details like camera and lens information Whether you're a working photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or simply someone who loves great images, Irys was built for you! Terms of Service: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020127716639-Terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020165583903-Privacy-Policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NYC at none against Irys's 2. NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Irys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Irys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.
NYC ships an update every 6 weeks, Irys weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC | Irys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nikolai Youth Church | Silvertone Media Ltd |
Bugs and requests
NYC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Irys
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezes when trying to post
- Invite codes not working
Requested features
3 requests- Improve UI and UX design
- Fix bugs and stability issues
- Reconsider monetization strategy
In-app purchases
NYC
No in-app purchases
Irys
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
