Deleting
Deleting and moving on since this App will soon be obsolete in an effort to move everyone to version 4 with a subscription.
I don’t do subscriptions to most apps, and certainly not for a photo portfolio app. Best Wishes on your new endeavors.
I don’t do subscriptions to most apps, and certainly not for a photo portfolio app. Best Wishes on your new endeavors.
Response from developer
You are incorrect about this app being obsolete. This app will continue to work, just as it has in the past on iOS 13. Some issues may arise beyond 2020 with updates to iOS 14 and I have no intention to update the app for iOS 14 other than minor bug fixes that are common to the new Foliobook 4 app. Anyone wishing to use this app for years to come need only perform the appropriate backups and housekeeping. Thank you for your custom.
Difficult setup. Too many technical barriers to get up and running. I gave up.
I spent a good bit of time trying to get this going. I gave it more time than I should have and even watched the tutorial videos hoping to get passed the technical barriers. There are certain things, like adding a logo, that appear to be easy but just never worked for me. I regret the time I put into the app but I since I spent the money I figure I better try.
Eventually I just gave up.
Eventually I just gave up.
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Response from developer
I'm very sorry to hear this. We'll always try to help quickly if we receive a support message when people hit a problem, but I understand if you decided not to take up the option of our direct assistance. Thousands of people use the app every day but we recognise that the app doesn't mesh with some workflows. Our new version of the app Foliobook 4 has made it easier to add and modify the Logo image and the drag and drop import of files makes it intuitive to add still and video content from a variety of sources and continues to be improved in terms of intuitive usability.
Good, but needs work
I love this app for displaying my art work but the navigation is very unintuitive. Pinching to go back doesn’t really make any sense. It’s fine that it’s there but there should be a more obvious way to transition between the different screens.
Response from developer
Thanks for your review. There is a way to navigate without the gestures. If you tap gently either on a page/category or in a gallery you will see a small set of buttons on the right that includes a back arrow for navigating back. Sometimes it can be hard to see depending on the background image or video, for this reason if you double tap to get the toolbar you can select the styling (pencil) and select the 'side controls' menu item to change the colour and appearance of the side menu to make it easier to see and use.
Fix The Slide Chicklets
You are suppose to be able to swipe to bring up a row of slides that allows you to quickly navigate to a particular image. This has largely stopped working. Sometimes swiping closes the app, other times it returns you to the hone screen, and often nothing happens. I suspect the problem is due to Apple’s increased use of swiping in the base interface. There seems to be a conflict. I would suggest finding a new motion or tap to invoke this functionality.
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Response from developer
I've just re-tested this to make absolutely certain (as I tested before release) and I cannot replicate this problem and it has not been reported by anybody else. Can you post a support ticket at support dot rocketgardenlabs.com so we can look into this a what may be specific to your situation? A single vertical swipe should work as normal. In addition there is also a button on the sidebar (three squares) which will also display and hide the thumbnails (chiclets)
Increase number of images that can be added.
Great program, however, it would be extremely useful if the number of images that can be added be increased. Currently the limit is 250 images.
Response from developer
We'll look into the option of doing this for the next major version of the app.
Doesn’t seem to be updated
Huge trouble loading and/or playing video. Can’t upload from iTunes or Dropbox. I paid for the video extra, so not updating it to work is messed up.
Response from developer
I'm sorry to hear about your problems, we have updated the app and replaced video import so that it can now be used easily from any video added to the photo library.
Glitchy unfortunately
I’ve searched forever and purchased many portfolio apps over the last few years. There is a Huge need for a professional portfolio viewer that is 1) high resolution capable and 2) a simple clean interface.
I believe many professionals use their iPad to showcase their work to prospective clients and for professional critiquing.
I thought this would be that app. When working it is exactly what a needed, note I said when it’s working. The app has just to many glitches, it’s pretty basic so I can’t understand why the developers can’t solve the issues. No matter is you stroll slowly or quick it will display images twice or skip over others. It’s completely hit or miss.
When you hand your iPod over for the client to review you have one chance at a first impression, I’m tired of making excuses for the app.
Like I said there is a need for an app like this, please guys update and make it what it could be.
I believe many professionals use their iPad to showcase their work to prospective clients and for professional critiquing.
I thought this would be that app. When working it is exactly what a needed, note I said when it’s working. The app has just to many glitches, it’s pretty basic so I can’t understand why the developers can’t solve the issues. No matter is you stroll slowly or quick it will display images twice or skip over others. It’s completely hit or miss.
When you hand your iPod over for the client to review you have one chance at a first impression, I’m tired of making excuses for the app.
Like I said there is a need for an app like this, please guys update and make it what it could be.
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Response from developer
I'm sorry you have had problems, we are working on an update that specifically addresses the issue you have mentioned.
Dropbox sync feature is missing
Be careful.... you may need to look elsewhere for a portfolio.
I specifically wanted to use the sync feature and it is not available in this current release. None of the documentation mentions this when in fact this is considered a "Key Feature".
The other feature I wanted to use was "Web Publish". However after discovering that this required hosting the page on their web service I will not use this feature. I expected to be able to upload the created pages to my own site. I do not want to lose control of my images and there is no easy way to delete the pages from the service except uploading a blank gallery.
I attempted to reply to the support email and it was rejected due to a miss configured server. So I have replied here instead.
Here is the answer to my support case:
Hi Hank,
I'm sorry for this but because we had to completely rebuild our Dropbox integration prior to them turning off their version 1.0 API in June.
In the process we did not add in the sync function because of effort and complexity involved.
However we understand that a lot of people found this specific feature very useful when creating a new gallery, so we are currently reviewing a different way to add back the functionality for an update in the near future.
Paul Freeman
Chief Designer
Foliobook
I specifically wanted to use the sync feature and it is not available in this current release. None of the documentation mentions this when in fact this is considered a "Key Feature".
The other feature I wanted to use was "Web Publish". However after discovering that this required hosting the page on their web service I will not use this feature. I expected to be able to upload the created pages to my own site. I do not want to lose control of my images and there is no easy way to delete the pages from the service except uploading a blank gallery.
I attempted to reply to the support email and it was rejected due to a miss configured server. So I have replied here instead.
Here is the answer to my support case:
Hi Hank,
I'm sorry for this but because we had to completely rebuild our Dropbox integration prior to them turning off their version 1.0 API in June.
In the process we did not add in the sync function because of effort and complexity involved.
However we understand that a lot of people found this specific feature very useful when creating a new gallery, so we are currently reviewing a different way to add back the functionality for an update in the near future.
Paul Freeman
Chief Designer
Foliobook
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Response from developer
I'd like to point out that Dropbox integration is still available in our app. The comment title and quote is a little out of context because what is under discussion here is not our main Dropbox integration which we have recently completely rewritten to keep up with Dropbox latest version, rather it is a specialised feature that only a small number of users were using. Also we received more support calls from people who found the advanced feature confusing than we did from complaints of its removal. I'm sorry that this caused you a problem and I'll modify our documentation to make the current Dropbox capability more clearly described.
Build your own portfolio in Keynote. Avoid this App
Purchased this app based on all the glowing pro reviews out there.
Not satisfied overall and wish I could get my money back.
What I Like:
Custom Branded Home Page
Ability to match my brand throughout the presentation.
What I Don't Like:
Poorly Designed & Clunky UI ... this needs a major overhaul in UX/UI design.
Pinch to Zoom is wonky - does not zoom into the area I am pinching (like expected) but instead zooms into the lower corner. Regardless of where I am zooming.
NOT easy to return to home using the pinch method.
Customization isn't as simple as it could be. Again, this is a UX issue.
Side buttons are ugly (as are most of the stock gfx).
Needs a modern and simple UI to stay competitive
Overall, this app has potential and I know plenty of pros using it. But I found it much easier to simply create my own Keynote presentation and export that as an interactive pdf. Benefit of the Keynote/PDF was the ability to email the final pdf to my potential clients after my presentation.
I do not recommend this app.
Not satisfied overall and wish I could get my money back.
What I Like:
Custom Branded Home Page
Ability to match my brand throughout the presentation.
What I Don't Like:
Poorly Designed & Clunky UI ... this needs a major overhaul in UX/UI design.
Pinch to Zoom is wonky - does not zoom into the area I am pinching (like expected) but instead zooms into the lower corner. Regardless of where I am zooming.
NOT easy to return to home using the pinch method.
Customization isn't as simple as it could be. Again, this is a UX issue.
Side buttons are ugly (as are most of the stock gfx).
Needs a modern and simple UI to stay competitive
Overall, this app has potential and I know plenty of pros using it. But I found it much easier to simply create my own Keynote presentation and export that as an interactive pdf. Benefit of the Keynote/PDF was the ability to email the final pdf to my potential clients after my presentation.
I do not recommend this app.
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Nice portfolio with one caveat
I just recently got my first iPad, and the portfolio program I was using on my iPhone was no longer in the app store, so I started looking for a replacement. The customization available allows you to create a portfolio that looks unique. Foliobook does everything I need to do with one exception. Currently it allows Categories and Galleriers. Categories can hold further Categories or Galleries, and Galleries hold images. It would be nice to add a feature for Collections, similar to what Photoshop and Zenfolio have. That way you can collect images from several galleries to display them together, without having to duplicate the images being stored.
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SO close. Please update
I love the idea of this app. It looks like I have a custom app made just for my portfolio. It looks great, but as others have said the navigation is poor. My clients are initially impressed by Foliobook but it's soon dampened by them getting stuck somewhere struggling how to get in or out of parts of the portfolio. I'm constantly leaning over to help them figure things out. PLEASE update the navigation. If you fix that to be more intuitive, this app will be fantastic.
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Beautiful, efficient, fantastic.
As a professional photographer with design experience, I use this to customize 3-4 categories of images to show art buyers. This was great before the update and now it is just fantastic! The new built-in connection to Photoshelter allowed me easily download images directly from my site. No more uploading and sizing for each location and I can easily update my site and Foliobook with new work and be consistent.
The interface works well and quickly when showing retina quality images. I also customize the home page with an image that includes custom typography for my categories. The Foliobook links are left blank and positioned over the type to avoid the limited selection of typefaces available for Foliobook. This keeps my typography consistent with my website and cards. It's a little extra work, but well worth it!
The interface works well and quickly when showing retina quality images. I also customize the home page with an image that includes custom typography for my categories. The Foliobook links are left blank and positioned over the type to avoid the limited selection of typefaces available for Foliobook. This keeps my typography consistent with my website and cards. It's a little extra work, but well worth it!
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Good, could be great
I like this app a lot. I would love it but it needs a few things. The text boxes extending instead of the putting three dots I'm the middle of the word would be nice. More layouts and/or more customization options would be nice.
Being able to see the file names is imperative! If a client really loves a photo being able to jot down the file name for ordering is a deal breaker. I paid $10 for this but I'm sticking with the less pretty but more functional $3 Photo Manager Pro until this feature exists.
Being able to see the file names is imperative! If a client really loves a photo being able to jot down the file name for ordering is a deal breaker. I paid $10 for this but I'm sticking with the less pretty but more functional $3 Photo Manager Pro until this feature exists.
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The Best App to use for Portfolio Work !!
I was in a constant never ending world of apps to build a portfolio until I started using this app. It is just wonderful to use! Sure it needs improvement but still it is the best. In order to improve the app further I would like to see ability to covert into pdf for easy email and viewing work on tablets or computers that do not have foliobook.
Also it would be great if a foliobook"viewer" were to made for the iphone for those times when one does not have the ipad around.
All in all a 5 star product.. !
Also it would be great if a foliobook"viewer" were to made for the iphone for those times when one does not have the ipad around.
All in all a 5 star product.. !
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Works, but not great
To be honest, I've tried several apps like this one and this is by far the best one. That said, it needs a lot of work to be truly customizable. 1. Main title and subtitles should have the ability to use different fonts and colors. 2. Subtitle scope box should be able to change size so that text can actually get larger and not be hyphen...ated like this. 3. Need the ability to add PDF files too portfolio or at least a link to the files. 3. Link to a directory or file by image and not just text would be great.
I understand the desire to keep the app simple and clean but it is too limiting as is and actually has the opposite effect at times and can look amateurish.
I understand the desire to keep the app simple and clean but it is too limiting as is and actually has the opposite effect at times and can look amateurish.
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Such a superb app
This app is excellent. When I bought an ipad it was with high hopes to display my artwork in a portfolio format. I realized quickly that the photo album app was garbage and started looking for other options, this was by far the best.
I am most impressed by how much you can customize your portfolio. I have mine set up to have multiple categories and sub-categories which on it's own sets this app apart from others I've seen. If you spend a little time to design your homepage image this app can function like a locally saved website.
I had one quarrel with it, which was the issue where zooming out of images returned you prematurely to the homepage. It was frustrating but the support staff was responsive to my frustrations and the problem has been corrected in the most recent update.
I give this app the highest marks possible because it has been instrumental in me showing potential clients my artwork at conventions.
I am most impressed by how much you can customize your portfolio. I have mine set up to have multiple categories and sub-categories which on it's own sets this app apart from others I've seen. If you spend a little time to design your homepage image this app can function like a locally saved website.
I had one quarrel with it, which was the issue where zooming out of images returned you prematurely to the homepage. It was frustrating but the support staff was responsive to my frustrations and the problem has been corrected in the most recent update.
I give this app the highest marks possible because it has been instrumental in me showing potential clients my artwork at conventions.
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Painfully slow and glitches
The design of this app is nice and I definitely did research before buying this. I bought it because I liked how you can customize it and how minimal it is. The freezing and glitching however is painful. I had back to back meetings with potential clients and the way it stalls and sometimes glitches was painful. The glitching is such that an image will be doubled or tripled even if it wasn't in the layout. I even restored my iPad and set up as new before installing and using this app. The program doesn't seem to be storing or running that much, that it should be this slow.
Definitely should have done a PDF in indesign like my gut instinct told me.
Definitely should have done a PDF in indesign like my gut instinct told me.
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Elegant and fluid
This app is simple to use and is responsive to all commands. I have a couple of portfolio apps but I end up using this one because it's intuitive. If you need info on how to do something in particular there are short but precise instructions a click away. Love the possibility to connect with Dropbox. Photographers and people needing show high quality images in a beautiful and customizable package will love this app.
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Elegant and functional
I've had this app for three years and it has evolved (along with the iPad) so that it is now a really smooth and elegant way to collect and present work. The original iPad could not keep up with it but the iPad Air is fast enough to let Foliobook work as designed, and it's a well-oiled machine. In fact the wipe function in Foliobook is much more fluid than the one in Apple's slide show. I'm very happy with the app.
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Great App for making portfolio of my artwork
Just purchased FolioBook and I'm really impressed. It is a great app for making an iPad portfolio of my artwork to show clients. Also, the online videos are really nice to learn the ins and outs of Foliobook, as well as tricks and advanced features. Extremely happy that newest version has a 'publish to web" feature. I hope this is enhanced in future versions to include multiple galleries, more images, and metadata. When this occurs, I will give 5 stars.
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