# Photo Flashback vs ByFlashback

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Flashback at 73% against ByFlashback's 0%. Photo Flashback also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). ByFlashback's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ByFlashback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Photo Flashback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Flashback holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Flashback has 256 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Photo Flashback's written reviews are positive against 0% of ByFlashback's.

Photo Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, ByFlashback every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Flashback | ByFlashback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-flashback-on-this-day/id916556241/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byflashback-visual-diary/id6797249878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konstantinos Karagiannis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366236470) | [Long Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887658982) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-flashback-on-this-day/id916556241)

Rediscover your past photos with this app. It displays pictures taken on the current date from your device and iCloud. You can also search for photos from any specific day, perfect for reliving memories on special occasions.

**Highlights:** View photos taken on this day, Access iCloud Photo Library, Search any day of the year, Enable daily notifications, Today widget, iMessage app, Favorite or delete photos

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 💡 Great idea for reminiscing
- 👍 Easy to use daily
- 👍 Makes deleting photos less overwhelming
- 💡 Ability to delete photos within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photos no longer show up
- 🐛 Crashing when swiping through iCloud photos
- 🐛 App crashes when swiping through iCloud photos not downloaded
- 🐛 No images on iPad Pro after update
- 🐛 Payment required for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Photos no longer show up
- Crashing when swiping through iCloud photos
- App crashes when swiping through iCloud photos not downloaded
- No images on iPad Pro after update
- App doesn't load in Notification Center

**Requested features**

- Larger delete button
- Scan files on external hard disk
- Video support
- Full screen viewing with black borders
- In-app edits save/update iCloud Photo Library (hearting, rotating)


### ByFlashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byflashback-visual-diary/id6797249878)

Transform your photos with a retro aesthetic, mimicking the look of old digicams and film. Apply vintage effects like soft flash, grain, and creamy tones. Edit offline and build a collection of unique camera styles.

**Highlights:** Retro camera effects, Import photos, Adjustable vintage parameters, Multiple camera styles, Offline editing, Save and share photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flashback Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Flashback Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Flashback Plus Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Flashback free?

Photo Flashback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ByFlashback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Flashback or ByFlashback?

Photo Flashback is rated higher. Photo Flashback averages 4.9 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while ByFlashback averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Photo Flashback or ByFlashback have ads?

Neither Photo Flashback nor ByFlashback shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Flashback or ByFlashback?

Photo Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, and ByFlashback every 4 days. Most recently, Photo Flashback was updated on November 6, 2026 and ByFlashback on November 6, 2026.

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