# Instagram vs vSave

The clearest difference is rating: Instagram at 4.7 against vSave's 4.1. Instagram also leads on ratings volume (30M vs 1.4K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). vSave's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instagram sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and vSave sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Instagram's written reviews are positive against 60% of vSave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Instagram ships an update weekly, vSave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | vSave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsave-video-saver-and-editor/id1508854121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Ranjini K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447386956) |

## What reviewers say

### Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Photo & Video, #3 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #7 Top Grossing, #20 Top Free (US App Store)

Share your life's moments and discover entertaining videos and content from friends and creators. Connect with your community, explore interests, and shop for products. Features include short-form videos, disappearing stories, and customizable posts.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation with Reels, Disappearing Stories and Notes, Group chats and Close Friends sharing, Personalized content discovery, Shopping for products, Customizable post templates and filters

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**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


### vSave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsave-video-saver-and-editor/id1508854121)

This application allows you to download videos from cloud drives and edit their properties. You can convert videos to various formats like MP4, MPEG, MP3, and Quick Time, and adjust parameters such as resolution, bitrate, and audio settings.

**Highlights:** Download video from cloud drive, Edit video properties (width, bitrate, audio), Convert video to MP4, MPEG, MP3, Quick Time, Import video from camera and photo album, Convert MP4/MPEG to MP3

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Three Months Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $143.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 💡 Useful for saving videos
- 🔒 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limits on free downloads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Stopped working after updates
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🛑 Ads disrupt usage

**Reported bugs**

- Download process gets stuck
- App crashes frequently
- Unable to restore purchases
- Verification emails not sent

**Requested features**

- Add option to select video quality
- Improve download reliability
- Provide better customer support
- Extend free download limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

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

### Is vSave free?

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

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

Instagram is rated higher. Instagram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30M ratings, while vSave averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Instagram or vSave have ads?

Both Instagram and vSave show ads.

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

Instagram ships an update weekly, and vSave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instagram was updated on November 12, 2026 and vSave on November 3, 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.*