# Google Photos: Backup & Edit — Smart Photo and Video Storage

> Cloud photo storage, AI editing, organization, and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-photos-backup-and-edit/id962194608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,522,287 App Store ratings · 4,533 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 422 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bangla, Bulgarian, Hindi, Kazakh, Persian, Slovenian, Vietnamese, British English, Arabic and 29 more
- Released: 2015-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-photos-backup-and-edit/id962194608/reviews.md

## What is Google Photos?

Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily store, edit, organize, and search your memories with the help of Google AI.


• 15 GB OF CLOUD STORAGE: Every Google account gets up to 15 GB of storage*, 3X more than many other cloud storage services. So you can back up and keep your memories safe automatically on all of your devices.


• AI-POWERED EDITING TOOLS: Make complex edits in just a few taps. Remove unwanted distractions with Magic Eraser. Improve out-of-focus blurry photos with Unblur. Enhance lighting and brightness with Portrait Light.


• SEARCH MADE SIMPLE: Your photos are easily searchable in a natural, descriptive way, like “Alice and me laughing,” “Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains” or “Emma painting in the backyard.”


• EASY ORGANIZATION: Google Photos helps declutter your gallery by automatically organizing duplicates and similar photos into photo stacks. It also offers smart, intuitive folders for screenshots, documents, custom albums and daily camera roll organization, making your gallery feel orderly and personalized. You can even save sensitive photos and videos to a locked folder protected by your device screen lock.


• RELIVE AND SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES: Stroll down memory lane right in Google Photos. Share photos, videos, and albums with any of your contacts — even if they don't use Google Photos.


• YOUR MEMORIES ARE SAFE: Your photos and videos are safe and secure from the instant you store them, protected by our advanced security infrastructure while in storage or when you share them.


• ALL YOUR MEMORIES IN ONE PLACE:  With backup on, you can easily transfer your photos from other apps, galleries and devices, so all of your content is in one place.


• FREE UP SPACE: Never worry about running out of space on your phone again. Photos that are backed up in Google Photos can be removed from your device’s storage in just a tap.


• PRINT YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS:
From your phone, to your home. Turn your favorite memories into photo books, photo prints, canvas wall art and more. Price varies by product. Printing services available in the US, EU, UK, and CA only.


• GOOGLE LENS: Search what you see. This preview enables you to identify text and objects in your photos to learn more and take action.


Google Privacy Policy: https://google.com/intl/en_US/policies/privacy


*  Google Account storage is shared across Google Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive. In some countries, every account gets 5 GB of storage with the option to unlock an additional 10 GB by adding a phone number.

## Key features

- 15 GB cloud storage
- AI-powered editing tools
- Natural language search
- Automatic organization
- Secure backup
- Free up device space
- Print photo products

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB of Storage (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #6 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)
- #103 in Top Free (US App Store)
- #18 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Google Photos?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Unlimited storage
- 👍 Seamless backup and organization
- 🎨 Excellent photo editing features
- 💡 Automatic photo enhancements
- 🤖 Powerful search and facial recognition
- 🔗 Easy sharing and collaboration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches with scrolling and loading
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security options
- 🔍 Difficulty managing and deleting photos
- 💰 Transition to paid storage model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing from library
- Syncing issues between devices
- Slow upload speeds for large libraries

**Most requested features**

- Selective photo/video backup and deletion
- Duplicate photo detection and removal
- Offline access and editing capabilities
- More granular album and folder organization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,533)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-photos-backup-and-edit/id962194608/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Recuerdos

*2026-08-23, version 7.89.0*

Bellas fotos y videos

### 4/5 — AI

*2026-08-23, version 7.89.0*

I am enjoying Google photos but there needs to be more AI functionality to create slide shows for specific dates, people or locations

### 5/5 — JULIO

*2026-08-23, version 7.89.0*

CHÁVEZ

### 3/5 — Used to be Better

*2026-08-23, version 7.89.0*

I use Google Photos to store my edited images. It has always been reliable. Recently, they have changed quite a bit and it has negatively affected the experience for me. The overall look of things has decreased. They used to have my images organized by month, but they took that away. Additionally, the advent of AI has WRECKED the ability to edit. The magic eraser tool used to be great, but it is rubbish now.

### 1/5 — Bad privacy

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

Forces you to give permission to access all your photos.

### 5/5 — Kool

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

Kool

### 5/5 — Love love love these videos!!!

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

Such very pleasant surprise when these videos pop up on my phone!

### 5/5 — Star

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

Good

### 5/5 — Me gusta

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

Bonitos recuerdos

### 1/5 — No functionality without giving access to my phone.

*2026-08-22, version 7.89.0*

You can’t use this app to view photos that you have backed up to Google without giving it full access to your phones photos. Poor service from Google.

## Frequently asked questions about Google Photos

### What does Google Photos do?

Google Photos is a platform for storing, editing, organizing, and searching all your photos and videos. It utilizes Google AI to enhance your memories, offering features like automatic backup, smart editing tools, and easy sharing.

### What are the key features of Google Photos?

Key features include 15 GB of free cloud storage, AI-powered editing tools like Magic Eraser and Unblur, natural language search for photos, automatic organization of your gallery, and secure backup of your memories.

### Is Google Photos free to use?

The core features of Google Photos, including storage and editing, are free. However, there are in-app purchases available for printing photo products like photo books and canvas wall art.

### What devices is Google Photos compatible with?

Google Photos is available on Android and iOS devices, allowing you to back up and access your memories across your phone, tablet, and computer. Your photos are also accessible via the web.

### What are common use cases for Google Photos?

Common use cases include automatically backing up your phone's camera roll to prevent data loss, editing photos to improve their quality, organizing your vast photo library into albums, and easily sharing memories with friends and family.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.90.0 — 2026-08-27

Thanks for using Google Photos. This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

We fixed user-reported issues and added new features to provide a better sharing experience.

### 7.89.0 — 2026-08-21

Thanks for using Google Photos. This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

We fixed user-reported issues to provide a more reliable storage experience.

### 7.88.0 — 2026-08-13

Thanks for using Google Photos. This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

We fixed user-reported issues and added new features to provide an enhanced editing experience.

### 7.87.0 — 2026-08-06

Thanks for using Google Photos. This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

We fixed user-reported issues and added new features so you can find the right photos faster.

### 7.86.0 — 2026-07-31

Thanks for using Google Photos. This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

We fixed user-reported issues and added new features to provide a more powerful search experience.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*
