# Flickr vs Toolbox for Instagram

The clearest difference is rating: Toolbox for Instagram at 4.3 against Flickr's 2.0. Toolbox for Instagram also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Flickr's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Flickr costs $2.99 and Toolbox for Instagram $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Toolbox for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox for Instagram has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flickr's written reviews are positive against 38% of Toolbox for Instagram's.

Flickr ships an update every 7 months, Toolbox for Instagram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flickr | Toolbox for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr-pix/id734265298/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-for-instagram/id1599619906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 62 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jessica Tunnicliffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/573370798) | [Creastel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586171730) |

## What reviewers say

### Flickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flickr-pix/id734265298)

This app lets you search Flickr for images and then use them in various creative displays. You can create collages, slideshows, carousels, puzzles, or export them as PDFs and emails. It also supports printing directly to your iPhone-compatible printer.

**Highlights:** Search Flickr for images, Create photo collages, Build slideshows with music, Display photos in various carousel styles, Generate PDF files from photos, Print photos to supported printers, Create photo puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Toolbox for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-for-instagram/id1599619906)

Plan, preview, and arrange your Instagram feed with custom creations. This app helps you design visually appealing grids, panoramas, and formatted photos. It offers a seamless user experience with a dark mode and cross-device transfer.

**Highlights:** Feed preview and planning, Automatic feed arrangement, Waiting list for custom arrangements, Export feed as JPEG or ZIP, Cross-device feed transfer, Grid and panorama creation, Photo formatting for feed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr free?

Flickr costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Toolbox for Instagram free?

Toolbox for Instagram costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flickr or Toolbox for Instagram?

Toolbox for Instagram is rated higher. Flickr averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Toolbox for Instagram averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flickr or Toolbox for Instagram have ads?

Neither Flickr nor Toolbox for Instagram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flickr or Toolbox for Instagram?

Flickr ships an update every 7 months, and Toolbox for Instagram fortnightly. Most recently, Flickr was updated on October 13, 2026 and Toolbox for Instagram on October 15, 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.*