Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Social Networks for iPhone

There are many alternatives to Instagram for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone Social Network alternative is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and loads of them are Social Networks available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone Social Network alternatives to Instagram are Flickr, 500px, Snapchat and Cara.

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  1. Pixelfed icon

    Pixelfed

     268 likes

    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    131 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Pixelfed as an Alternative to Instagram
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    7

    It is decentralized and not owned by a corporation focused on profits.

    ddnn
    Positive
    3

    An Instagram-like service, with a portfolio section for professionals, while also not being tied to a data monger? Awesomesauce.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    No ads, federated moderation, cool design !!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 28 comments
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    Pixelfed icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Pixelfed is a great Instagram alternative.

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceInstagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightInstagram is not according to our users
  2. Flickr icon

    Flickr

     425 likes

    Online social photo and short video sharing community. Flickr helps you organize that huge mass of photos you have and offers a way for you, your friends and family to tell stories about them.

    133 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about Flickr as an Alternative to Instagram
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    While Instagram is very much about influencer culture and promotion (and maximizing ad revenue), Flickr is still all about the photos. The ability to organize them into multiple galleries is a huge plus too.

    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    It's better in every way. It has everything Instagram has and a lot more!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Flickr icon
    Flickr icon

    • Some users think Flickr is a great Instagram alternative, some don't.

    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
  4. 500px icon

    500px

     100 likes

    500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.

    77 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Snapchat icon

    Snapchat

     94 likes

    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    125 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Snapchat as an Alternative to Instagram
    nsde
    Negative
    2

    Snapchat is not very privacy-friendly.

    Marc
    Positive
    0

    If you just want the private chats and the stories, then Snapchat is basically a more private Instagram. On Snapchat you normally only have your real friends, not your followers, who you don't know. And because of that you can share more private things without them being basically public. Also the AR lenses of Snapchat are way better than the ones Instagram provides.

    Nico Parker
    Positive
    2

    You can share photos with your friends.

    3 of 4 comments
    Snapchat icon
    Snapchat icon

    • Some users think Snapchat is a great Instagram alternative, some don't.

    • Snapchat is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
  7. Cara icon

    Cara

     11 likes

    Cara is a social media and portfolio platform for artists in the entertainment industry.

    13 Cara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. RedNote icon

    RedNote

     3 likes

    Xiaohongshu is a lifestyle platform with over 300 million monthly users sharing their life experiences. Users discover lifestyle trends, diverse interests, and hobbies, from outdoor activities to fashion, cooking, reading, painting, sports, and fitness.

    37 RedNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Foto icon

    Foto

     5 likes

    Foto app, a social media platform like Instagram, but for photographers.

    16 Foto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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  11. Retro icon

    Retro

     4 likes

    Retro is a privacy-focused social app enabling users to share photos, videos, and screenshots with friends on a weekly basis, without distractions or need for editing, and offering control over past and present content visibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Hive Social icon

    Hive Social

     7 likes

    Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Pinksky icon

    Pinksky

     2 likes

    Pinksky is a 3rd party Bluesky client focused on photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  14. TikTok icon

    TikTok

     38 likes

    Mobile platform for short music-powered video creation for a new generation of creators. It encourages user-generated content with quick video creation, offering a vast library of songs and multiple editing features, gaining global popularity among the youth as a cultural benchmark.

    53 TikTok alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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  15. Kwai icon

    Kwai

     4 likes

    Kwai Pro is a free app that lets you easily capture moments, create stories and share them to the world. Check out what people are up to. Discover posts you like. Express yourself with videos. Share the funny clips to your friends.

    25 Kwai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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