# Instagram vs InsTake

The clearest difference is ads: InsTake at none against Instagram's shown. InsTake also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.3). Instagram's advantage is ratings volume (30M vs 5.6K) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instagram sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and InsTake sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Instagram against 4.6 for InsTake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | InsTake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 609 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [云凤 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530866499) |

## What reviewers say

### Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #4 Top Free · Photo & Video, #8 Top Grossing, #19 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover new content through photos, videos, and short-form entertainment. Share your daily moments and life's highlights, or dive into personalized feeds based on your interests.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation and discovery (Reels), Ephemeral content sharing (Stories & Notes), Private group chats (Close Friends), Personalized content feeds (Explore), Customizable posts with templates and filters, Discover brands and shop products

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Verified Standard | $14.99 | per month |
| Instagram Badge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instagram Badge | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Excellent way to connect with friends and family
- 🌍 Ability to discover new content and accounts
- 🎨 Great platform for artists and creators to showcase their work
- 🤝 Helps small businesses promote their products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Overly aggressive AI moderation leading to unfair account suspensions
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency around account issues
- 📊 Declining organic reach and push towards paid advertising
- 🔀 Confusing layout changes that make the app less user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to post or view videos due to app crashing
- Saved posts and drafts randomly disappearing
- Notifications not working or showing outdated information
- Inability to log in or switch between multiple accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete individual photos from a multi-photo post
- Option to view posts in chronological order instead of algorithmic feed
- Better tools for small businesses to manage and grow their presence
- Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities


### InsTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849)

Easily repost photos, videos, and stories from Instagram. This app also provides powerful analytics to track followers, engagement, and user activity. Manage your Instagram content and understand your audience better.

**Highlights:** Repost photos and videos, Repost stories and IGTV, Copy captions and tags, Track follower changes, Analyze user engagement, Save posts and history, Search accounts and tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Functional
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 The go-to app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔒 Security issue
- ⏱️ Takes too long to load

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles don't load
- Keeps asking to log in
- Crashes when trying to save photos
- Doesn't detect valid links
- Freezes when pasting links

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve download functionality
- Add multiple account support
- Add logout button
- Improve video download quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

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

### Is InsTake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instagram or InsTake?

Instagram is rated higher. Instagram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30M ratings, while InsTake averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Instagram or InsTake have ads?

Instagram shows ads; InsTake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instagram or InsTake?

Instagram ships an update weekly, and InsTake weekly. Most recently, Instagram was updated on October 17, 2026 and InsTake on October 14, 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.*