# Flickr vs Halide Mark III

Flickr and Halide Mark III both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 41% of Halide Mark III's. Flickr also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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 Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.4 for Halide Mark III. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 41% of Halide Mark III's.

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, Halide Mark III every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Halide Mark III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr/id328407587/reviews)** | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#148** |
| Size | 114 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flickr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465828283) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### Halide Mark III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #210 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus controls, Neural Macro for close-up shots, 14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture, Exposure tools: histograms, waveform, zebras, Focus peaking and loupe, Gesture-based interface, Included photography lessons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🔍 Excellent RAW capture and editing
- 📷 Macro and depth features
- 🎨 Great image quality and color

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Depth/portrait mode limitations
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Zoom functionality issues
- Landscape mode UI problems

**Requested features**

- Shutter speed adjustment
- Live depth/bokeh preview
- Custom white balance
- Time-lapse and video recording
- Ability to save settings/presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

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

### Is Halide Mark III free?

Halide Mark III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Halide Mark III?

Flickr is rated higher. Flickr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Halide Mark III averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.

### Do Flickr or Halide Mark III have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Halide Mark III shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Halide Mark III?

Flickr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Halide Mark III every 11 days. Most recently, Flickr was updated on September 28, 2026 and Halide Mark III on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flickr or Halide Mark III?

Flickr currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Halide Mark III at #148. 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.*