# Instagram vs InView

The clearest difference is rating: Instagram at 4.7 against InView's 2.3. Instagram also leads on ratings volume (30M vs 3) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). InView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 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 InView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Instagram ships an update weekly, InView fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | InView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inview-feed-planner-for-insta/id1575507900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 630 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [TapLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448301984) |

## 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, #6 Top Grossing, #34 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


### InView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inview-feed-planner-for-insta/id1575507900)

Plan and preview your Instagram feed before posting. Design unique themes, arrange photos with drag-and-drop, and draft captions and hashtags. Post directly to Instagram or stories, with bulk editing options.

**Highlights:** Feed planning and preview, Drag-and-drop layout design, Caption and hashtag drafting, Direct posting to Instagram, Bulk editing of posts, Multi-account support (premium)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Feed preview & planner Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

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

### Is InView free?

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

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

Instagram is rated higher. Instagram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30M ratings, while InView averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Instagram or InView have ads?

Both Instagram and InView show ads.

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

Instagram ships an update weekly, and InView fortnightly. Most recently, Instagram was updated on October 22, 2026 and InView on October 12, 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.*