# Instagram vs PostSnap

Instagram and PostSnap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of PostSnap's written reviews are positive against 31% of Instagram's. PostSnap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Instagram's advantage is ratings volume (30M vs 6.5K) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. PostSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Instagram against 4.8 for PostSnap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Instagram's written reviews are positive against 67% of PostSnap's.

Instagram ships an update weekly, PostSnap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | PostSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postsnap-photo-printing-lab/id650814139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Postsnap Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/650814142) |

## 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, #21 Top Free (US App Store)

Share your life's moments and connect with friends through photos, videos, and short-form content. Discover new creators, brands, and products tailored to your interests. Customize your posts with creative tools and explore a personalized feed.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation with Reels, Ephemeral Stories and Notes, Group chats and Close Friends sharing, Personalized content discovery, Shopping for products and brands, Post customization with 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


### PostSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postsnap-photo-printing-lab/id650814139)

This app specializes in high-quality photo printing services, offering a wide range of sizes and finishes. It focuses on professional-grade printing with meticulous quality checks, ensuring beautiful and long-lasting photo prints for albums, frames, and gifts.

**Highlights:** Professional silver halide printing, Wide range of print sizes (square, retro, A4, A3), Giclee fine art prints, Personalised photo postcards, Same-day printing and fast UK delivery, Manual quality checks by technicians

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Personalized postcards
- 🚀 Quick delivery
- 🎨 Good quality prints
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow delivery times
- 🚫 Undelivered postcards
- 💸 Expensive shipping
- 🔧 Buggy app with glitches
- 📝 Limited text space on postcards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during checkout
- Address formatting issues causing undelivered cards
- Handwriting feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to reduce font size on postcards
- Option to save/reuse custom signatures
- Faster shipping options
- Better tracking/status updates on orders
- More design templates and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

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

### Is PostSnap free?

PostSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PostSnap is rated higher. Instagram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30M ratings, while PostSnap averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Instagram or PostSnap have ads?

Instagram shows ads; PostSnap does not.

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

Instagram ships an update weekly, and PostSnap every 8 days. Most recently, Instagram was updated on November 7, 2026 and PostSnap on November 6, 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.*