# Flickr vs Mosaic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flickr at 70% against Mosaic's 0%. Flickr also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). 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 Mosaic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flickr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flickr has 15K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Mosaic's.

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, Mosaic every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Mosaic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosaic-photo-explorer/id663864005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [DevedUp Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446348843) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### Mosaic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosaic-photo-explorer/id663864005)

Explore billions of photos and videos from Flickr with this app. View full-screen HD content, customize your grid, and navigate with intuitive gestures. Unlock advanced features with a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Full Screen HD Photo & Video Gallery, Customizable grid view, Multiple gestures for navigation, Pre-loads photos for fast browsing, Search and explore Flickr content, View EXIF data and photo details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mosaic Pro Studio | $2.99 | per month |
| Mosaic Pro Studio | $19.99 | per year |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| PRO package | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Mosaic free?

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

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

Flickr is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Mosaic averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Mosaic have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Mosaic shows ads.

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

Flickr ships an update fortnightly, and Mosaic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flickr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mosaic on November 1, 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.*