# Flickr vs Smiler Photographer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flickr at 70% against Smiler Photographer's 33%. Flickr also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Smiler Photographer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Smiler Photographer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smiler Photographer 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 complicate that: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 33% of Smiler Photographer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, Smiler Photographer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Smiler Photographer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/smiler-photographer/id1658745336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Smiler BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658745338) |

## 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


### Smiler Photographer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiler-photographer/id1658745336)

This app allows photographers to manage customer photoshoots, track earnings, and explore new opportunities. Log customer details, redeem vouchers, and manage your schedule directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Capture customer photoshoots, Log customer details and redeem vouchers, Explore photography opportunities, Manage schedule and applications, Track earnings and sales, Direct messaging with support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Smiler Photographer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Smiler Photographer?

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

### Do Flickr or Smiler Photographer have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Smiler Photographer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Smiler Photographer?

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, and Smiler Photographer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on November 13, 2026 and Smiler Photographer on November 3, 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.*