Comparison

Thrivestone vs FlatZap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thrivestone

Explore a universe of interactive camera filters that tap into abstract and chaotic visual realms. This application generates unique, dynamic imagery for your photos and videos. Be aware of potential photosensitive warnings due to light flashes.

Highlights
  • Interactive camera filters
  • Chaos-inspired visuals
  • Dynamic photo effects
  • Unique video generation
  • Photosensitive warning
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Interactive camera filters that draw from the great seas of chaos. Photosensitive warning: This app creates flashes of light that could trigger seizures for people with visual sensitivities.

About

FlatZap

This app automatically organizes jobsite photos and videos by location using GPS. It allows for quick sharing of visual documentation and team collaboration for contractors. Stop wasting time scrolling through your camera roll and get organized by project.

Highlights
  • Auto-organized by address
  • Time-stamped and searchable
  • Instant sharing via link
  • Field to office synchronization
  • Team collaboration features
  • Location-based folder creation
Features
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FlatZap is the contractor-friendly way to capture, organize, and share jobsite photos and videos—automatically. Using your device’s GPS, FlatZap creates a location folder for each job address so every photo you take is instantly sorted. No more scrolling your camera roll or guessing which project a picture belongs to. Why pros use FlatZap: • Auto-organized by address: Create a location once—everything you capture there is saved to that folder. • Time-stamped & searchable: Every photo/video includes date/time and is easy to find later. • Share in seconds: Send a simple link to homeowners, adjusters, or the office. • Field → Office: Use the mobile app on site and the Web Dashboard back at HQ. • Built for teams: Invite users so crews capture consistently across locations. • Simple price: $4.99 per user per month. Great for: Roofing & insurance restoration, HVAC, plumbing, solar, general contractors, punch lists, before/after documentation, warranty records, and service call history. How it works: 1. Create a Location (auto-detects address) 2. Capture photos/videos on site 3. Share a link or review on the Web Dashboard Stop digging through your camera roll. Get organized by location with FlatZap. In-App Purchase: FlatZap Pro — $4.99/user/month. Privacy Policy: https://flatzap.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://flatzap.com/term-and-condition

Screenshots

Thrivestone4 screens
FlatZap4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thrivestone and FlatZap both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Thrivestone's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlatZap's. Thrivestone also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thrivestone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FlatZap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thrivestone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrivestone has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Thrivestone's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlatZap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thrivestone ships an update every 3 weeks, FlatZap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thrivestone versus FlatZap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrivestoneFlatZap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael LemmonFlatzap, LLC

Customer experience

Thrivestone

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

FlatZap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Thrivestone

One-time2
  • Season 0: Filter Pack #1$3.99
  • Season 0: Filter Pack #2$3.99
8 purchases

FlatZap

Subscriptions6
  • FlatZap Personal Pro$3.991 Month
  • FlatZap 1 User$4.991 Month
  • FlatZap Business$5.991 Month
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  • FlatZap 3 Users$14.991 Month
  • FlatZap 5 Users$24.991 Month
  • FlatZap 10 Users$49.991 Month
One-time2
  • Flatzap Personal Plan$3.99
  • Flatzap Business Plan$5.99

Questions

Is Thrivestone free?
Thrivestone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlatZap free?
FlatZap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thrivestone or FlatZap?
Thrivestone is rated higher. Thrivestone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while FlatZap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Thrivestone or FlatZap have ads?
Neither Thrivestone nor FlatZap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thrivestone or FlatZap?
Thrivestone ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlatZap monthly. Most recently, Thrivestone was updated on October 21, 2026 and FlatZap on October 10, 2026.

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