# Thrivestone vs FlatZap

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Thrivestone | FlatZap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrivestone/id464148400/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatzap/id1099057485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Lemmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/461389162) | [Flatzap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099057484) |

## What reviewers say

### Thrivestone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrivestone/id464148400)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 0: Filter Pack #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 0: Filter Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |


### FlatZap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatzap/id1099057485)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlatZap Personal Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 1 User | $4.99 | per month |
| FlatZap Business | $5.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 3 Users | $14.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 5 Users | $24.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 10 Users | $49.99 | per month |
| Flatzap Personal Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flatzap Business Plan | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*