Irys vs Time for Pictures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Irys
This app is a community for photography enthusiasts to share their work, connect with others, and get inspired. It offers features like large image uploads, no follower counts, and curated content, with opportunities to win prizes through competitions.
- Upload images up to 50MB
- No visible follower counts
- Curated photography highlights
- Share any aspect ratio
- Join and curate groups
- Organize work by themes/portfolios
- Spotlight competitions
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Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft. Features include: • Upload images up to 50MB • No visible follower counts : build a following for the right reasons! • Get inspired with great photography and curated highlights from our team • Share any aspect ratio with no forced cropping • Join and curate groups around what you love • Organise your work by themes and portfolios • Enter Spotlight competitions (exclusively on Irys!) for a chance to win prizes from top industry partners • Optional EXIF details like camera and lens information Whether you're a working photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or simply someone who loves great images, Irys was built for you! Terms of Service: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020127716639-Terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020165583903-Privacy-Policy
Time for Pictures
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Time for Pictures is the community platform for TFP (Time for Pictures/Prints) photography. Whether you're a photographer, model, makeup artist, or creative — find your next collaboration partner and grow your portfolio together. What you can do: • Browse and join TFP shoots, events, and workshops near you • Create a professional portfolio profile showcasing your best work • Search for photographers, models, and creatives by location and style • Post open collaboration requests and find shooting partners • Discover studios and unique shooting locations in your area • Get notified about new events and collaboration opportunities • Chat directly with other members to plan your next shoot • Share your finished shoots with the community Why Time for Pictures? No money changes hands — just creativity. TFP means everyone benefits equally: photographers get portfolio images, models get professional photos, and the whole community grows together. Whether you're just starting out or building your professional book, Time for Pictures connects you with the right people. Join thousands of creatives already collaborating on Time for Pictures. Your next great shoot is one tap away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time for Pictures at none against Irys's 2. Time for Pictures also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Irys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Time for Pictures asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Irys | Time for Pictures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Silvertone Media Ltd | Matthew Antony Rolt |
Bugs and requests
Irys
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezes when trying to post
- Invite codes not working
Requested features
3 requests- Improve UI and UX design
- Fix bugs and stability issues
- Reconsider monetization strategy
Time for Pictures
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Irys
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
Time for Pictures
No in-app purchases









