# Flickr vs Adobe Lightroom for iPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flickr at 70% against Adobe Lightroom for iPad's 37%. Flickr also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Adobe Lightroom for iPad's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (51K vs 15K). 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 Adobe Lightroom for iPad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Adobe Lightroom for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 51K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 37% of Adobe Lightroom for iPad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, Adobe Lightroom for iPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Adobe Lightroom for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews) | **[4.8 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-lightroom-for-ipad/id804177739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Adobe Lightroom for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-lightroom-for-ipad/id804177739)

This app is a free photo and video editor that uses AI to enhance images. It offers tools for retouching, blurring backgrounds, removing distractions, and applying creative filters. Easily edit photos for social media or personal memories.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo enhancement, Retouching and object removal, Background blur and bokeh effect, One-tap Quick Actions, Community-shared presets, Batch editing for consistency

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly 40GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly 100GB | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightroom plan 1TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly 40GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 40GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 100GB | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 100GB | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful editing tools on the go
- 🔒 Seamless cloud sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model
- 💰 Expensive monthly fees
- 🔍 Missing key features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Selective editing tools lagging and freezing
- Export limitations (max 15 photos at a time)
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Batch editing and renaming options
- HDR and panorama merging
- Expanded export options (raw, TIFF, etc.)
- Customizable color profiles and presets
- Improved organization and metadata management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Adobe Lightroom for iPad free?

Adobe Lightroom for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Adobe Lightroom for iPad?

Adobe Lightroom for iPad is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Adobe Lightroom for iPad averages 4.8 from 51K ratings.

### Do Flickr or Adobe Lightroom for iPad have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Adobe Lightroom for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Adobe Lightroom for iPad?

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Adobe Lightroom for iPad fortnightly. Most recently, Flickr was updated on September 25, 2026 and Adobe Lightroom for iPad on September 26, 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.*