Comparison

Shader vs Folder

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

Head to head
About

Shader

This photo editor offers intuitive tools to create unique images. It features RAW camera support, manual controls for focus and exposure, and a vast library of effects. Users can also modify rotation, order, and shade styles for a personalized touch.

Highlights
  • RAW camera support
  • Manual camera controls
  • Hundreds of effects
  • Modify rotation, order, and shade style
Features
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Be unique! With Shader, creating unique stand-out photos is reduced to the most simple and intuitive level. Features: • RAW camera support • Manual camera controls including Focus, Exposure and White Balance adjustments • Hundreds of great effects • Modify Rotation, Order, and Shade Style

About

Folder

Features
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DESIGNED FOR CREATORS WHO SHOOT A LOT Are you drowning in hundreds of photos from your latest shoot? Spending hours scrolling through similar shots trying to find the perfect one? As a blogger, influencer, or photographer, you know that capturing the perfect content means taking dozens of photos - but managing them shouldn't be a nightmare. Bloga is the must-have tool for content creators who need to quickly sort through their shoots and find their best work. Say goodbye to storage warnings and endless duplicates from your photo sessions. Say hello to a streamlined workflow that lets you focus on what matters - creating amazing content. BUILT FOR HIGH-VOLUME CREATORS We get it - content creators need to take LOTS of photos. That's why we don't limit you with restrictive quotas or force expensive subscriptions. You'll always get 100 free swipes daily, with easy ways to earn more. No ads interrupting your creative flow. SWIPE THROUGH YOUR SHOOTS LIKE A PRO After every photo session, use Folder to quickly review your shots. Swipe left to archive the outtakes, blurry shots, and test photos. Swipe right to keep the winners. Perfect for when you've taken 50 shots to get that one perfect Instagram post. ORGANIZE WITH CUSTOM ALBUMS Sort your best shots directly into albums while you swipe. Whether it's separating client work, organizing by shoot location, or creating mood boards - your photos go exactly where you need them. Perfect for keeping your creative projects organized. YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS STAYS PRIVATE We know your content is your livelihood. That's why Bloga works 100% offline - your photos, including unreleased content and client work, never leave your device. No cloud uploads, no data collection, just pure organization. Privacy policy: https://bloga.app/privacy Terms of use: https://bloga.app/terms

Screenshots

Shader4 screens
Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Folder at weekly against Shader's every 6 months. Shader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Folder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shader ships an update every 6 months, Folder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shader versus Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShaderFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoodsignSviatoslav Ivanov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shader

One-time1
  • Shader All Filters$0.99
2 purchases

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Shader free?
Shader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shader or Folder have ads?
Neither Shader nor Folder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shader or Folder?
Shader ships an update every 6 months, and Folder weekly. Most recently, Shader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Folder on September 30, 2026.

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