# Flickr vs Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flickr at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. Flickr also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 22) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). Loop's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flickr has 15K ratings behind it against 22, 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 100% of Loop's.

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) |

## 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 upload, edit, and share your images. Discover inspiration, organize your work effortlessly, and enhance your photos with creative tools. This platform is designed for both casual users and professional photographers.

**Highlights:** Global photography community, Photo uploading and sharing, Creative editing tools, Photo organization, Inspiration discovery, Millions of photo groups

**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


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111)

Easily share photos and videos privately with friends and family in real-time. Create dedicated streams for events, control who can view or upload, and moderate content for a secure, intimate experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video streams, Real-time uploads, Role-based permissions (admin, member, viewer), Content moderation (approve uploads), Commenting and liking, Stream locking and date/time restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| kith Paid Stream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Individual | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Loop averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Loop have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Loop shows ads.

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

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on November 13, 2026 and Loop on November 2, 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.*