# picTrove vs MultiTab for Flickr

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTab for Flickr at 4.7 against picTrove's 3.1. MultiTab for Flickr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). picTrove's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. picTrove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MultiTab for Flickr sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTab for Flickr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of picTrove's written reviews are positive against 71% of MultiTab for Flickr's.

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, MultiTab for Flickr every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | picTrove | MultiTab for Flickr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictrove/id433016309/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitab-for-flickr/id1243269429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Traversient Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478485461) | [Concerto](https://appshunter.io/developer/491624376) |

## What reviewers say

### picTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictrove/id433016309)

Easily find and save images and animated GIFs from across the web. Search multiple online sources simultaneously and organize your discoveries. Enjoy a slideshow of your saved content.

**Highlights:** Search internet photos, Animated GIF support, Saved Searches, Save photos with one tap, Image Slideshow

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image search app
- 🚀 Comprehensive search across multiple sources
- 💡 Useful editing and sharing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High memory usage leading to performance problems
- 💰 Paid version still shows ads

**Reported bugs**

- Search results not loading properly
- Inability to access certain search engines
- Saved searches and history not persisting

**Requested features**

- Add option to filter out inappropriate content
- Improve search result quality and relevance
- Restore ability to save images directly to device


### MultiTab for Flickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitab-for-flickr/id1243269429)

Browse Flickr photos and videos with a powerful multi-tab interface. Organize your feeds, download content in batches, and enjoy a customizable viewing experience with grid or detail layouts. Supports multiple accounts and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Multi-tab browsing, Batch download, Grid/Detail layout options, Custom feed sets, Fullscreen image viewer, Dark Mode, Multiple accounts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Unlock FeedSet Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 2) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remove + Tab Options | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate to Support (Level 3) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is picTrove free?

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

### Is MultiTab for Flickr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, picTrove or MultiTab for Flickr?

MultiTab for Flickr is rated higher. picTrove averages 3.1 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while MultiTab for Flickr averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do picTrove or MultiTab for Flickr have ads?

picTrove shows ads; MultiTab for Flickr does not.

### Which is updated more often, picTrove or MultiTab for Flickr?

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, and MultiTab for Flickr every 4 weeks. Most recently, picTrove was updated on September 3, 2026 and MultiTab for Flickr on September 24, 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.*