# Flickr vs Luminar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flickr at 70% against Luminar's 42%. Flickr also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 4.5K) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Luminar's advantage is 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 Luminar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luminar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 42% of Luminar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Luminar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminar-image-editor-and-enhancer/id6476109261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 41.8% 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 | #171 | **#168** |
| Size | 114 MB | 642 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Skylum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457042223) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### Luminar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminar-image-editor-and-enhancer/id6476109261)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers powerful AI-driven photo editing tools for mobile devices. It features intuitive controls, smart enhancements for skies, lighting, and skin, and a range of editing options for composition and style. Supports RAW files and integrates with Apple devices.

**Highlights:** AI Sky Replacement, AI Photo Enhancement, AI Skin Retouching, AI Body Shaping, RAW File Editing, Intuitive Gesture Controls, Photo Filters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| 12Months with monthly payment | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Desktop | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access: Mobile + Desktop | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great AI-powered features
- 💡 Convenient mobile editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-only model
- 🐛 Buggy and slow performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔙 No option to save mid-edit

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with saving and exporting
- Inaccurate AI-powered tools

**Requested features**

- Batch editing and presets
- Raw file support
- Masking and local adjustments
- Export options (PNG, TIFF)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Luminar free?

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

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

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

### Do Flickr or Luminar have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Luminar shows ads.

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

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Luminar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on September 28, 2026 and Luminar on September 29, 2026.

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

Flickr currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Luminar at #168. 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.*