Instagram Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to Instagram for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone 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 available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Instagram are Flickr, Dailymotion, RedNote and 500px.

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  1. Pixelfed icon
     295 likes

    Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

    144 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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  2. Flickr icon
     427 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.

    149 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
    Flickr screenshot 1
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  3. Dailymotion icon
     180 likes

    Dailymotion is a video sharing service website, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France.

    83 Dailymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
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  4. RedNote icon
     9 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.

    45 RedNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. 500px icon
     102 likes

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

    85 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Snapchat icon
     97 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.

    137 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  7. Cara icon
     18 likes

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

    21 Cara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Retro icon
     5 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.

    40 Retro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. TikTok icon
     45 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.

    69 TikTok alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. Foto icon
     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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  11. UpScrolled icon
     5 likes

    Platform supporting authentic sharing without shadow banning or biased algorithms, enabling equal content reach, transparent moderation, real-time chat, advanced video editing, trending discovery, daily stories, customizable profiles, and meaningful user expression.

    22 UpScrolled alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. VSCO icon
     49 likes

    For creators, by creators, the VSCO app helps you reach your creative potential within a community that values honest and imaginative expression above all else.

    116 VSCO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    VSCO screenshot 1
    VSCO screenshot 2
    VSCO screenshot 3
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