#2in Social NetworkingWhat is Instagram?
Instagram is a Photo & Video app from Meta for sharing daily moments and highlights through Feed posts, Stories, Notes and Reels. It also includes Close Friends group chats, Explore, and personalized videos from creators, along with shopping from brands and small businesses.
Pricing. Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Sharing photos and short videos with friends
- Following creators and discovering new accounts
- Browsing and shopping from brands and small businesses
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Why this app is in S tier
Instagram scores 95 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 100, App Store search rank 85, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Little moments lead to big friendships. Share yours on Instagram. - From Meta Connect with friends, find other fans, and see what people around you are up to and into. Explore your interests and post what's going on, from your daily moments to life's highlights. Share what you’re up to and into: - Turn your life into a movie and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram with Reels. - Keep up with friends on the fly with Stories and Notes that disappear after 24 hours. - Start group chats and share unfiltered moments with your Close Friends. - Share memories from recent events or trips in Feed. - Customize your posts with exclusive templates, music, stickers and filters. Dive into your interests. - Watch videos from your favorite creators and discover new content that’s personalized to your interests. - Get inspired by photos and videos from new accounts in Explore. - Discover brands and small businesses, and shop products that are relevant to your personal style. Some Instagram features may not be available in your country or region. Terms and Policies: https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870 Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/polici
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Questions about Instagram
Is Instagram free to download?
Yes, the App Store listing shows the price as free.
What are Stories and Notes?
The listing says Stories and Notes disappear after 24 hours and are used to keep up with friends on the fly.
Are all features available everywhere?
The listing says some Instagram features may not be available in your country or region.
Is Instagram free?
Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Instagram good for?
Instagram is built for sharing photos and short videos with friends, following creators and discovering new accounts, browsing and shopping from brands and small businesses. It sits in the social networking list on AppTierList.
Is Instagram worth it?
Instagram is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 social networking apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 29,611,666 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Instagram compare to BeReal?
Instagram is S tier at 95; BeReal is S tier at 98. BeReal ranks higher. Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases, BeReal is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Instagram updated?
Instagram was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Social Networking
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 29,611,666
- Recent reviews
- 3.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Good for
- Sharing photos and short videos with friends, Following creators and discovering new accounts, Browsing and shopping from brands and small businesses
- Requires
- iOS 16.3 or later
- Size
- 609 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 39
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed