# Flickr vs Picstagraph

The clearest difference is rating: Picstagraph at 5.0 against Flickr's 4.5. Picstagraph also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (85% vs 70%). Flickr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price 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. Picstagraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picstagraph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flickr has 15K ratings behind it against 1, 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 85% of Picstagraph's.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, Picstagraph monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Picstagraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picstagraph/id1478106689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Picstagraph GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478106688) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### Picstagraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picstagraph/id1478106689)

A creative community network for photographers, models, and content creators. Connect with peers, showcase your skills in contests, and find collaboration opportunities with companies. Build your online portfolio and discover new talents.

**Highlights:** Creative community network, Participate in contests, Win prizes and awards, Discover new talents, Find job collaborations, Online portfolio builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Picstagraph free?

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

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

Picstagraph is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Picstagraph averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Picstagraph have ads?

Picstagraph shows ads; Flickr does not.

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

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Picstagraph monthly. Most recently, Flickr was updated on October 3, 2026 and Picstagraph on September 16, 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.*