# Immich vs FalconCast

The clearest difference is ads: Immich at none against FalconCast's shown. Immich also leads on ratings volume (810 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). FalconCast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FalconCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Immich has 810 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Immich | FalconCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/immich/id1613945652/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falconcast/id6823718006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **810** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUTO Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698326707) | [Elkhorn Valley Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496398484) |

## What reviewers say

### Immich

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/immich/id1613945652)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This client app enables self-hosted backup of your photos and videos. It requires you to run and manage your own server to function. Enjoy a private and efficient way to store your media.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted media backup, Private data storage, Intuitive user interface, Efficient photo and video backup, Constant updates and improvements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 🔒 Self-hosted, no data collection
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient photo/video backup
- 💡 Great alternative to Google Photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable background upload
- 🐛 Issues with video playback quality
- 🐛 Syncing problems with large libraries
- 🐛 Login issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in on latest update
- Frequent timeline rebuilds
- Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
- Scrolling issues in the app
- Unreliable background sync

**Requested features**

- Option to remove photos from device after backup
- Support for 360-degree photos and videos
- Improved family/user sharing capabilities
- Better integration with third-party tools
- Clearer cache management


### FalconCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falconcast/id6823718006)

Watch live and on-demand video content from Elkhorn Valley Schools, including games, concerts, and assemblies. Receive notifications for live events and access full replays organized by category. Content is reviewed by school moderators.

**Highlights:** Live event streaming, Event replays, Notifications for live streams, Searchable content library, Watch history, Moderated content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Immich free?

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

### Is FalconCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Immich or FalconCast?

FalconCast is rated higher. Immich averages 4.8 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while FalconCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Immich or FalconCast have ads?

FalconCast shows ads; Immich does not.

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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.*