Pexels
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Pexels?
Pexels is a free Photo & Video app with a library of over 3 million high-resolution photos and videos donated by a global community of photographers. Users can search, browse trending images and curated collections, and use downloads as wallpapers, in presentations, or on social media. With a Pexels account, users can also upload their own photos, track views and downloads, and save favorites in collections on mobile and desktop.
Pricing. Pexels is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Finding free stock photos for presentations or social media posts
- Sourcing wallpapers from a large library of high-resolution images
- Photographers who want to upload work and track views and downloads
Screenshots
Why this app is in A tier
Pexels scores 87 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 87, App Store search rank 62, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The Pexels app gives you unlimited access to over 3 million free, high-resolution photos and videos. Our beautiful library is donated by a global community of talented photographers who share their work for everyone to use freely. And you can be part of that community. Use Pexels photos and videos as wallpapers, in presentations, on social media, or wherever you choose! The most diverse free photos and videos Powered by an algorithm and curated by our team, you’ll find inclusive, diverse and true photography with every search. We’re constantly improving our results and library, so if we missed the mark, let us know and we’ll fix it. A daily dose of inspiration With fresh, new photos and videos added every day, find your inspiration by browsing the top trending images or curated collections. Pexels is for everyone Grab your phone or camera and join us. Upload your photos to reach millions and see the positive impact your work can have. Not only can you track your success as your photos get viewed and downloaded, you’ll also get to hear from the people using your imagery all around the world - from major publications to meaningful non-profits. Plus, we’ll connect you with
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 36.6K | 5.3K | 14.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 4.2 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 8d ago | 3d ago | 2d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Pexels
Does the app cost anything?
The listing gives the price as free. It describes unlimited access to the library, and supporting photographers through PayPal or social media thanks is presented as an optional choice after downloading.
Do I need an account to use it?
A Pexels account is needed to save your work on both mobile and desktop. The listing does not say whether an account is required to browse or download.
Can I use the photos commercially?
The listing says photos are shared for everyone to use freely and mentions wallpapers, presentations, and social media. Specific license terms are not stated on the App Store.
Is Pexels free?
Yes. Pexels is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Pexels good for?
Pexels is built for finding free stock photos for presentations or social media posts, sourcing wallpapers from a large library of high-resolution images, photographers who want to upload work and track views and downloads. It sits in the photography community list on AppTierList.
Is Pexels worth it?
Pexels is A tier, ranked #4 of 9 photography community apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 36,621 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Pexels compare to 500px-Photo Sharing Community?
Pexels is A tier at 87; 500px-Photo Sharing Community is A tier at 90. 500px-Photo Sharing Community ranks higher. Pexels is free, with no in-app purchases, 500px-Photo Sharing Community is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Pexels updated?
Pexels was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Photography Community (A tier, #4)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 9
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 36,621
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Good for
- Finding free stock photos for presentations or social media posts, Sourcing wallpapers from a large library of high-resolution images, Photographers who want to upload work and track views and downloads
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Size
- 78 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed