Comparison

Albums vs AlbenPlus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Albums

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This is a simple, free app that makes it easy to edit the contents of your Photo Library albums. How to Edit Albums: Select an album from the list on the left. Tap thumbnails to toggle check marks. That’s it! Features: You can also select an album from the left list while long-pressing a photo thumbnail. Adjust thumbnail sizes with a pinch-in or pinch-out gesture. In full-screen mode, swipe down to view the albums that the image belongs to, along with its contents. Find images using logical operations across multiple albums.

About

AlbenPlus

Features
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The "AlbenPlus" app, the pro version of the standard AlbenApp, offers an outstanding way to manage and present your imported photo library images on your iPhone or iPad. Its seamless integration into the classic iOS design ensures that every iOS user can navigate it immediately. Here are the app's key features in detail: Exclusive features in AlbenPlus: Password-protected area for pictures: Gain access to a password-protected area that allows you to securely manage images and hide sensitive content outside the app on your iOS device. This exclusive area provides an additional layer of security for your private photos. Disabling power-saving mode in slideshow: Enjoy an uninterrupted and immersive slideshow experience by automatically disabling the power-saving mode as soon as the slideshow starts. With AlbenPlus, you can set the pace of your slideshow to your preferences without the screen switching to power-saving mode. Dive deeper into your memories and design your slideshows without interruptions. These exclusive features make AlbenPlus the ultimate choice for users looking for advanced functions and additional privacy. Discover the premium benefits of AlbenPlus and experience a new dimension of image management on your iOS device. Image import and optimization: With "AlbenPlus," you can effortlessly select images from your iOS photo library and import them into the app. You can even adjust the resolution of the images to save storage space. Note that with an average of 6000 images, the storage space on your iOS device will only be about 4.5 GB. The images are reduced by up to 70% in file size compared to the original image file, depending on the resolution setting. This allows you to store more images on your device without significantly affecting image quality. Backup and restoration: The app creates backup copies of your imported images in a specially protected area of your device, similar to a secure locker. This backup is stored in a special folder called "Backup" ("BackupPlus" for the protected area). To find the backup folder, follow these steps: Open the "Files" app on your device. Tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Choose "On My iPhone" or "On My iPad," depending on which device you are using. Look for the "AlbenPlus" folder and open it. In this folder, you will find the "Backup" and "BackupPlus" subfolders where your backed-up images are stored. Note, however, that this folder must be additionally secured elsewhere, either in iCloud or on an external data storage. If you want to restore your imported images later, simply copy the backup folder from the additional backup back to its original place. Customizable slideshow: The app offers a slideshow feature with a customizable timer interval. You can display your imported images in an automatic slideshow and set the pace according to your preferences. This allows for a pleasant and immersive presentation of your memories. Save and share: After importing your images, you can conveniently save and share them from the "Alben" app. You have the option to save the images in your photo library and share them across various platforms such as social media, emails, or messages. This makes sharing your creative works with others easier.

Screenshots

Albums3 screens
AlbenPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlbenPlus at none against Albums's shown. AlbenPlus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Albums's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Albums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AlbenPlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Albums ships an update every 5 weeks, AlbenPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Albums versus AlbenPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlbumsAlbenPlus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro YamashitaNicolai Kummer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Albums

One-time1
  • RemoveAd$5.99
1 purchases

AlbenPlus

One-time1
  • Activation after trial period$1.99

Questions

Is Albums free?
Albums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlbenPlus free?
AlbenPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Albums or AlbenPlus have ads?
Albums shows ads; AlbenPlus does not.
Which is updated more often, Albums or AlbenPlus?
Albums ships an update every 5 weeks, and AlbenPlus fortnightly. Most recently, Albums was updated on September 19, 2026 and AlbenPlus on October 10, 2026.

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