Irys

Name: Irys
Rating: 4.2 (28 reviews)
Author: Silvertone Media Ltd

Photography at its best

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

28 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Social Networking
Developer

Silvertone Media Ltd
Language

EN
+ 9 More
Size

109.3
MB

iPhone

Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft. Features include: • Upload images up to 50MB • No visible follower counts : build a following for the right reasons! • Get inspired with great photography and curated highlights from our team • Share any aspect ratio with no forced cropping • Join and curate groups around what you love • Organise your work by themes and portfolios • Enter Spotlight competitions (exclusively on Irys!) for a chance to win prizes from top industry partners • Optional EXIF details like camera and lens information Whether you're a working photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or simply someone who loves great images, Irys was built for you!

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

28 Ratings

Great for photographers!
Mar 4

Don’t try it!!!!!!
It took a little getting used to, like any new platform. But I am LOVING it now! A lot of people complain about the optional $5/month subscription for premium membership… but I feel like it’s a steal to be able to participate in the photo competitions with amazing prizes! I also love that it’s not locked for any time period. But to be able to post images at full resolution and no crop is amazing! Also, super fun to join groups with similar interests. I feel my work is seen better here in the few months I’ve been on it than the years I’ve spent on Instagram or Facebook. Great job Irys team!

Developer Response
Hi, thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad you’re enjoying Irys! It means a lot to hear that the full-resolution uploads, groups, and competitions are helping your work get seen. We appreciate you being part of the community. 📷
Great for photographers!
Mar 4

Don’t try it!!!!!!

It took a little getting used to, like any new platform. But I am LOVING it now! A lot of people complain about the optional $5/month subscription for premium membership… but I feel like it’s a steal to be able to participate in the photo competitions with amazing prizes! I also love that it’s not locked for any time period. But to be able to post images at full resolution and no crop is amazing! Also, super fun to join groups with similar interests. I feel my work is seen better here in the few months I’ve been on it than the years I’ve spent on Instagram or Facebook. Great job Irys team!
Developer Response Mar 10
Hi, thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad you’re enjoying Irys! It means a lot to hear that the full-resolution uploads, groups, and competitions are helping your work get seen. We appreciate you being part of the community. 📷
Very promising
11/06/2025

Innalax
I rarely pay for apps, but I love that I’m not limited in the number of groups I can join, full size photo uploads and the multiple portfolios. So it’s worth it for me. It’s a much better system than the Instagram hashtags, and allows me to connect with photographers who shoot similar themes. Uploading photos is a breeze, and people are interacting and commenting. I look forward to the group challenges that are just starting. The only con for me: I’m not loving the app visual design. As an app for visual people, it could have a better color scheme.

Developer Response
Hi! Thank you for your incredibly kind words! We're glad you love the app and everything we're trying to do here! I'll pass your feedback on around the colour scheme internally, too!
Very promising
11/06/2025

Innalax

I rarely pay for apps, but I love that I’m not limited in the number of groups I can join, full size photo uploads and the multiple portfolios. So it’s worth it for me. It’s a much better system than the Instagram hashtags, and allows me to connect with photographers who shoot similar themes. Uploading photos is a breeze, and people are interacting and commenting. I look forward to the group challenges that are just starting. The only con for me: I’m not loving the app visual design. As an app for visual people, it could have a better color scheme.
Developer Response 11/10/2025
Hi! Thank you for your incredibly kind words! We're glad you love the app and everything we're trying to do here! I'll pass your feedback on around the colour scheme internally, too!
"Not Ready For Prime Time…"
Feb 17

Bcr8tiv888
When I heard that Alan Schaller was starting up a Photography app I jumped on it with a paid subscription. Unfortunately, they only have an app which is severely limited, time consuming to enter details to post with images and is badly challenged in terms of tutorials and user support. I reached out to see if there was a web-based site which could make using the service more efficient and user-friendly. Unfortunately, that is a "possibility" somewhere off in an undefined future…which in 2026 is simply unacceptable. I’m a dedicated BNW film photographer who wanted to support a fellow BNW photographer (Alan S.)…but my annual subscription and the app was a complete waste of my time and money. Come back in a year or two…it "might" be ready by then.

Developer Response
Hi, thank you for supporting Irys and sharing your honest feedback. We’re still early in our journey (launched in September) and are continuously improving the platform based on user feedback. We have lots planned in the future, and we hope we can meet your expectations as our plans materialise. We truly appreciate you giving the app a try and I'll ensure your feedback is passed back to the relevant teams within Irys.
"Not Ready For Prime Time…"
Feb 17

Bcr8tiv888

When I heard that Alan Schaller was starting up a Photography app I jumped on it with a paid subscription. Unfortunately, they only have an app which is severely limited, time consuming to enter details to post with images and is badly challenged in terms of tutorials and user support. I reached out to see if there was a web-based site which could make using the service more efficient and user-friendly. Unfortunately, that is a "possibility" somewhere off in an undefined future…which in 2026 is simply unacceptable. I’m a dedicated BNW film photographer who wanted to support a fellow BNW photographer (Alan S.)…but my annual subscription and the app was a complete waste of my time and money. Come back in a year or two…it "might" be ready by then.
Developer Response Feb 20
Hi, thank you for supporting Irys and sharing your honest feedback. We’re still early in our journey (launched in September) and are continuously improving the platform based on user feedback. We have lots planned in the future, and we hope we can meet your expectations as our plans materialise. We truly appreciate you giving the app a try and I'll ensure your feedback is passed back to the relevant teams within Irys.
It’s like what IG used to be!
08/21/2025

CSM1224adsgfas
I’m really enjoying this app. Most social media has not just turned away from photos but actually demotes photographic posts in favor of video content. Irys is a throwback to what made IG such a success: good photography and a sense of community. It is targeted more at enthusiast and professional photographers to share their work and be a part of the community rather than a general “here’s what I had for dinner” social media so you’ll see a lot of inspiring photos and the vibe is positive.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your kind words! You're right, we want to create a community of talented photographers and hobbyists who can all share and appreciate each others work! We appreciate your feedback!
It’s like what IG used to be!
08/21/2025

CSM1224adsgfas

I’m really enjoying this app. Most social media has not just turned away from photos but actually demotes photographic posts in favor of video content. Irys is a throwback to what made IG such a success: good photography and a sense of community. It is targeted more at enthusiast and professional photographers to share their work and be a part of the community rather than a general “here’s what I had for dinner” social media so you’ll see a lot of inspiring photos and the vibe is positive.
Developer Response 10/07/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! You're right, we want to create a community of talented photographers and hobbyists who can all share and appreciate each others work! We appreciate your feedback!

• A smoother onboarding experience to help you get started faster • Improved plan management and account controls • General improvements and bug fixes to keep things running smoothly

Version 1.1.4 Apr 9

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
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Accessibility

Information

Seller: Silvertone Media Ltd
Size: 109.3 MB
Category: Social Networking
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages: English and 9 more

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Age Rating: 13+

13+

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Infrequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Sexual Content or Nudity

Contains
User-Generated Content
In-App Purchases: Yes

Monthly Premium $5.99

Annual Premium $59.99

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Irys

Ratings & Reviews

Great for photographers!

Very promising

"Not Ready For Prime Time…"

It’s like what IG used to be!

What’s New

App Privacy

Data Linked to You

Data Not Linked to You

Accessibility

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