# Flickr vs Vimeo

Flickr and Vimeo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 49% of Vimeo's. Vimeo's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #165). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flickr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Vimeo sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flickr against 4.5 for Vimeo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 49% of Vimeo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Vimeo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#18** |
| Size | 99 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Vimeo.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425194762) |

## 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 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


### Vimeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Photo & Video, #35 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Watch and upload high-quality videos in 4K HDR without ads. Access AI-powered tools for script generation and text-based editing, and collaborate with teams. Save videos for offline viewing and stream live events.

**Highlights:** Ad-free 4K Ultra HD video playback, AI-powered script generation, Built-in teleprompter for recording, Text-based video editing, Live streaming capabilities, Offline video viewing, Team collaboration and management

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vimeo Plus Monthly - 5GB/week | $11.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Creator Monhtly | $16.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Standard Monthly | $41.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Plus Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Monthly plan | $109.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Creator Annual | $113.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Advanced Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Annual | $143.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Standard Annual | $300.00 | per year |
| Vimeo Core Annual | $319.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Advanced Annual | $900.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great video quality
- 💡 Spatial video support
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted videos not recoverable
- Purchased videos not accessible
- Inconsistent playback performance
- Unreliable upload and sync

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Better video management tools
- Offline viewing options
- More customization and control
- Easier account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Vimeo free?

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

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

Flickr and Vimeo are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Flickr or Vimeo have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Vimeo shows ads.

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

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vimeo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vimeo on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flickr or Vimeo?

Flickr currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Vimeo at #18. 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.*