Features & Capabilities

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!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Silvertone Media Ltd
Rating:
4.10
(30)
Version:
1.1.4 Last updated: 2026-04-09
Version code:
881565263
Creation date:
2025-07-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
104.20MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Silvertone Media Ltd
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/irys/id6744528226
Website:
https://www.irysphotos.com

User Reviews

Irys is praised for its photographer-focused, group-driven community and high-quality image sharing, with full-resolution uploads and a clean, ad-light feed. Reviewers value the platform’s emphasis on groups, galleries, and collaboration, plus its design by and for photographers. However, users note concerns about monetization (premium features and higher-res/group fees) and the lack of a web interface. Overall, Irys offers a compelling niche for photographers but potential users should weigh costs and current web accessibility before committing.
Pros
  • Strong group-based interface and active photography community (groups, galleries, collections).
  • Full-resolution, uncropped image uploads for high-quality sharing.
  • Photographer-built platform designed for photographers—enthusiasts and pros alike.
  • Ad-light, photography-first feed with fewer distractions than typical social apps.
  • Unlimited groups (no hard cap on joining groups) for broader collaboration and discovery.
Cons
  • Pricing and monetization concerns: optional premium membership and higher-resolution/group access fees, seen by some as a money grab.
  • Limited or no web interface yet, with core features focused on mobile; developers indicate a future web version.
Recent reviews
A smart interface (love the use of groups), a beautiful design, a creative and supportive community and clever features throughout. So much better than many other photography communities. Highly recommended.
by ej*****, 2026-03-11

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!
by Do*****, 2026-03-04

A space for lovers of photography… gallery, groups, collections are offered… the work of both world class photographers and inspiring amateurs is awesome!
by Mc*****, 2026-02-21
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