# Flickr vs Shapical

The clearest difference is rating: Flickr at 4.5 against Shapical's 3.0. Flickr also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 6) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Shapical's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Shapical sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flickr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flickr has 15K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shapical's.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, Shapical every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Shapical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapical/id1092864815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Vasiliy Kaliteevskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033122259) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Connect with a global community of photographers to share and discover billions of images. Easily organize, edit, and upload your photos from any device. Find inspiration and connect with like-minded individuals.

**Highlights:** Photo uploading and sharing, Photo editing tools, Discover inspiration, Join photography groups, Organize photos easily

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY PLAN | $11.00 | per month |
| ANNUAL PLAN | $82.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent platform for photographers
- 📚 Great for storing and organizing photos
- 🌟 Wonderful community of photographers
- 🖼️ High-quality photo display
- 🔍 Useful search and discovery features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive free account limits
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤖 Aggressive AI content moderation
- 📤 Difficult photo upload and organization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable photo uploads
- Inconsistent account management
- Inaccurate photo metadata display
- Glitches in group and album features

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app functionality
- Better photo editing and management tools
- Easier sharing and collaboration options
- Expanded free account capabilities
- More responsive customer support


### Shapical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapical/id1092864815)

Transform your photos into unique geometric artworks with this intuitive photo editor. Easily add sharp shapes, text, and blur effects to create stunning designs in just a few taps. Offers a rich collection of shapes and fonts to enhance your images.

**Highlights:** Geometric shape overlays, Text and font customization, Blur effects, Color palette options, Unsplash integration, 3D and Eraser tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shattered | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polyhedrons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Four-Dimencials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impossibles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eraser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Presets | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Shapical free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Shapical?

Flickr is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Shapical averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Shapical have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Shapical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Shapical?

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shapical every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shapical on October 10, 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.*