# Flickr vs Strata Macros

The clearest difference is price: Flickr at Free against Strata Macros's $19.99. Flickr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Strata Macros's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Flickr is free to download; Strata Macros costs $19.99 up front. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Strata Macros asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 2, 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 Strata Macros's.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, Strata Macros every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Strata Macros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-macros/id1297520841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Strata Macros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-macros/id1297520841)

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers directly from your iOS device. Trigger macros, including HyperDeck control, with customizable button layouts. Requires a reliable Wi-Fi network for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Trigger ATEM macros, HyperDeck control via ATEM macros, Customizable button layouts, Color-coded buttons using macro notes, Direct Wi-Fi connection to ATEM switcher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Strata Macros free?

Strata Macros costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Strata Macros?

Flickr is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Strata Macros averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Strata Macros have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Strata Macros shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Strata Macros?

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strata Macros every 21 months. Most recently, Flickr was updated on September 25, 2026 and Strata Macros on September 9, 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.*