# Flickr vs ImgBB Uploader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flickr at 70% against ImgBB Uploader's 0%. Flickr also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.3). ImgBB Uploader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Flickr is free to download; ImgBB Uploader costs $0.99 up front. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. ImgBB Uploader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flickr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flickr has 15K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of ImgBB Uploader's.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, ImgBB Uploader every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | ImgBB Uploader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgbb-uploader/id1542487185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | #198 |
| Size | 114 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Christoph Amerstorfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542487187) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### ImgBB Uploader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgbb-uploader/id1542487185)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Quickly upload images and screenshots from various sources, including other apps and your photo library. Generate and share image links instantly, with options to manage uploads and set expiration times. An account on imgbb.com is required for uploads.

**Highlights:** Upload from other apps, Upload from clipboard, Upload from photo library, Instant image link generation, Shareable links, Manage uploads, Set upload expiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is ImgBB Uploader free?

ImgBB Uploader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or ImgBB Uploader?

Flickr is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ImgBB Uploader averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Flickr or ImgBB Uploader have ads?

Neither Flickr nor ImgBB Uploader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or ImgBB Uploader?

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and ImgBB Uploader every 31 months. Most recently, Flickr was updated on September 25, 2026 and ImgBB Uploader on September 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flickr or ImgBB Uploader?

Flickr currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and ImgBB Uploader at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*