Simple Photo Folder vs Kuro Gallery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Photo Folder
Organize your photos with a searchable folder system. Add notes to images for keyword searching and sort them by filename or creation date. Supports various file types and displays image metadata.
- Search photos by keyword
- Add notes to images
- Sort by filename or creation date
- Supports movie and PDF files
- Display image metadata (Exif, GPS)
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"Search photo by keyword", "Photo folder except for CameraRoll". I want such an application, and create it. Features ・Add note to image files, and search by keyword ・Sord by a filename or a creation date ・Set an image which is shown when this application turns to background ・Some movie or PDF files are supported ・Show image metadata (e.g Exif, GPS) Subscription ・Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・Privacy policy:https://no-reason.jp
Kuro Gallery
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Are you effectively using text information and location information in photos and videos? A step further into your own private space. This is an app that allows you to safely manage your important photos and videos one step further. ●Basic functions -You can organize by dividing into folders.(Hierarchical management is possible) -A variety of settings can be made when importing, such as "image quality settings" and "automatic text extraction" -By setting a passcode and FaceID/TouchID, you can make it so that only you can see it. -You can display the list according to your preference as large or small. -You can sort and display by name, size, etc. -You can select multiple items and perform actions (move/delete) -Supports dark mode -Supports multiple languages ●Useful functions -Local compressed backup and restore possible You can freely transfer to various clouds by yourself. -Password can be set for each folder -You can edit photos by enlarging, reducing, flipping, rotating, zooming, etc. -You can apply various filters to photos by specifying numerical values. -You can extract and manage text information from photos. -You can trim the video -You can extract and manage text information from video audio. -Can be tagged (currently under development) -You can set thumbnails that can be displayed in folders -In addition to the basic functions, you can also repeat when playing a video -Linked sharing function to SNS etc -Supports picture-in-picture -If you turn your device face down, it will automatically return to the top screen (or lock screen) -Size adjustment function for Instagram (1:1, 4:5, 9:16) ●About tracking There are no features currently being tracked. Please rest assured. ●About membership (subscription) This app can be used for free, but "Thank you advertisements" will be displayed periodically. If you want to hide this advertisement, you will need to register for membership. To register for membership, you can go to the purchase screen from the membership section of the settings screen. -price There are monthly and annual prices. Please check the price displayed on the screen. -Subscription restoration when changing models When changing models, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (via the Restore Purchases button in the Membership section of the Settings screen) Please log in to your iPhone/iPad device using the same Apple ID you used at the time of purchase. -Confirm and cancel your subscription On the Settings app->Account->Subscription screen, You can check the next automatic update timing and cancel/set automatic updates. -About automatic recurring billing If automatic renewal is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, The contract period will be automatically renewed. Automatic renewal charges are This will take place within 24 hours after the end of the contract period. -important point Cancellation by any method other than the above is not possible. We do not accept cancellations for the current month. You will be charged via your Apple ID account. -Terms of Service https://kuro123.com/gallery/termsconditions/ -privacy policy https://kuro123.com/gallery/privacy_policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kuro Gallery at none against Simple Photo Folder's shown. Kuro Gallery also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Simple Photo Folder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Kuro Gallery sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Photo Folder ships an update every 3 weeks, Kuro Gallery every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Photo Folder | Kuro Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ken Mayumi | Norihiro Yoshida |
In-app purchases
Simple Photo Folder
- Hide Ads$0.991 Month
Kuro Gallery
- Membership$0.991 Month
- Membership$12.991 Year
Questions
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