# Birch vs Walling

Birch and Walling both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Birch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Walling's. Walling's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Walling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Birch against 4.7 for Walling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 325 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Birch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Walling's.

Birch ships an update every 3 weeks, Walling every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birch | Walling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birch-organized-photo-notes/id1435221449/reviews) | **[4.7 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693343) | [Walling Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530030209) |

## What reviewers say

### Birch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birch-organized-photo-notes/id1435221449)

This app helps you organize your life using photos as notes. Simply snap a picture, add hashtags, and find it quickly later. It's ideal for visual individuals who use their photo album for reminders and references.

**Highlights:** Organized photo notes, Hashtag-based organization, Quick photo capture, Fast search functionality, Multiple hashtag support, Light and Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |


### Walling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207)

Capture and organize all your daily ideas, notes, and discoveries in one visual space. Save anything from text and links to images and files, and easily find them later with powerful search and pinning features.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, links, images, files, Organize with visual boards, Pin important ideas, Instant search functionality, Dark mode support, Save online and offline discoveries

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walling Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💡 Unique concept of bricks and walls
- 👍 Great for visual learners and creatives
- 🚀 Simplifies project management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔒 Automatic renewal concerns
- 👎 Limited functionality on mobile
- 👎 Lack of integration with other apps
- 👎 Inconsistent formatting between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Disappearing or jumbled list items
- Slow loading and crashes on certain devices
- Inability to edit folder/section titles

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/move content in bulk
- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with calendars and task management
- Expanded template and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birch free?

Birch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Walling free?

Walling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Birch or Walling?

Walling is rated higher. Birch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Walling averages 4.7 from 325 ratings.

### Do Birch or Walling have ads?

Neither Birch nor Walling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birch or Walling?

Birch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walling every 6 days. Most recently, Birch was updated on October 22, 2026 and Walling on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*