# Siftpic vs Instashots

The clearest difference is monetization model: Siftpic at free with in-app purchases against Instashots's subscription. Siftpic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Instashots's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (515 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Siftpic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Instashots sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Siftpic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instashots has 515 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Siftpic ships an update every 5 months, Instashots every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Siftpic | Instashots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siftpic/id6744873245/reviews)** | [4.5 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashots-headshot-generator/id6746094064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **515** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxwell White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554565762) | [Ramy Malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805672708) |

## What reviewers say

### Siftpic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siftpic/id6744873245)

Effortlessly manage your photo library by swiping to keep or delete images. Organize your camera roll by marking favorites, hiding sensitive content, or sharing directly. Declutter your media collection and find what you need quickly.

**Highlights:** Swipe to keep or delete photos/videos, Mark photos as favorite, Hide sensitive images, Direct sharing from app, Jump to any date in camera roll, Simplify and declutter camera roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Instashots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashots-headshot-generator/id6746094064)

Generate professional, studio-quality headshots using AI. Upload a selfie and choose from various styles to create polished images for LinkedIn, resumes, and personal branding. Get fast, secure results without an expensive photoshoot.

**Highlights:** AI-powered headshot generation, Professionally tailored looks, Fast turnaround time, Private and secure processing, Multiple styles for various professions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| New Model | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Alters user's face completely
- 🚫 Does not work well for brown skin
- 🚫 Generated photos do not look like the user
- 🚫 Unrealistic and fake-looking photos
- 🚫 Changes facial features like nose, chin, and hair

**Reported bugs**

- In-app support button doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Refund option
- In-app support that works


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Siftpic free?

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

### Is Instashots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Siftpic or Instashots?

Siftpic is rated higher. Siftpic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Instashots averages 4.5 from 515 ratings.

### Do Siftpic or Instashots have ads?

Neither Siftpic nor Instashots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Siftpic or Instashots?

Siftpic ships an update every 5 months, and Instashots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Siftpic was updated on November 5, 2026 and Instashots on November 14, 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.*