Comparison

Shuffle Photos vs Eagle Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Shuffle Photos

Create dynamic photo slideshows from your camera rolls and albums. Customize transition speeds, repeat options, and enjoy features like pause, zoom, and photo management. It can also serve as a digital photo frame or signage.

Highlights
  • Shuffled and unshuffled slideshows
  • Adjustable photo switching speed
  • Infinite repeat option
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Zoom and maintain zoom rate
  • Display remaining time
  • Selectable background options
Features
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Multi-functional slideshow app! You can enjoy shuffled Slideshow in units of iPhone and iPad camera rolls and albums. Of course, you can also unshuffled. You can change the photo switching speed from 1 second to 3600 seconds. You can also make it repeat infinitely. 【Available function in slideshow】 *Pause & Resume *Tap to go to the next & previous photo *Zoom *Maintain zoom rate *Display the remaining time until the next photo *Share photos *Add to favorite photos *Delete photos *Hide photos *Add and remove photos from albums *Check EXIF of the photo 【Other useful functions】 *Selectable background - black / white / blur (dark) / blur (light) *Shortcut key support for iPad and Mac -- Recommended uses -- When you want to look back on your memories or view your favorite photos. Use as a digital photo frame or digital signage. Reuse iOS devices that are no longer in use. Use the remaining time display function to practice drawing or sketching. It also has a photo deletion function and a favorites function, so you can organize your photos in a slideshow. and more… I hope you can use this app to have a good photo life! [copyright] pixabay Pakutaso

About

Eagle Viewer

Browse your Eagle image library on your iPhone and iPad. Access images from local storage, iCloud Drive, or network shares. Sync new assets and enjoy offline viewing with optional caching.

Highlights
  • Access Eagle libraries remotely
  • Supports local, iCloud, and network shares
  • Simple sync for new assets
  • Optional offline caching
  • Browse on iPhone and iPad
Features
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This app is a dedicated viewer that allows you to browse your library from the popular image management software "Eagle" on your iPhone and iPad. Access your vast collection of images anytime, anywhere, without needing your computer. ・Access From Anywhere: Directly open your Eagle library located in your iPhone's local storage, iCloud Drive, or even on a network share (e.g., SMB) at your home or office. ・Simple Sync: Keep your library up-to-date with a simple and intuitive sync process. Instantly check new ideas and assets added on the go. ・Offline Access: An optional caching feature allows you to save images from your library to your iPhone. Enjoy seamless browsing even when you're offline, such as on a plane or in areas with poor connectivity.

Screenshots

Shuffle Photos4 screens
Eagle Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eagle Viewer at none against Shuffle Photos's 1. Eagle Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Shuffle Photos's advantage is ratings volume (347 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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. Shuffle Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eagle Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffle Photos has 347 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Shuffle Photos's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eagle Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, Eagle Viewer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shuffle Photos versus Eagle Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShuffle PhotosEagle Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (347 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings347 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyusuke Uchida太輔 草野

Customer experience

Shuffle Photos

All ratings342 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative17.9%

Eagle Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Shuffle Photos

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • App freezes on photos even with paid version
  • Upgraded version shows no change
  • Stopped working after weeks of use
  • Ads prevent usage
  • GIFs cause the app to freeze and not transition
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  • Video sound does not work
  • Cannot zoom in to photos, resets to original size
  • No casting to Apple TV or Chromecast
  • App says 'No photos' despite having many
  • App crashes after a few photos
  • Slideshow quits regularly
  • Next and previous buttons freeze on videos/pictures
  • Cannot download slideshow to send
  • Date display issues
  • iPad share function not working
  • Share icon pauses slideshow
  • Share option under 3 dot menu does nothing
  • 1Tap control bar is buggy, action names always visible
  • Font size for action names is too large
  • Japanese text in album view
  • Sound doesn't work for videos
  • Endless loop showing adverts
  • Cannot adjust slideshow timer or transition settings without ending slideshow
  • No way to tell slideshow progress or remaining pictures
  • No way to open a particular photo in an editor or Photos app
  • Update 2.1.6 has bugs with 1Tap control bar and font size
  • Bugged GIFs, won't transition off of them

Requested features

23 requests
  • Playback speed feature
  • Shuffle photos from Files app
  • Run multiple instances for multiple displays
  • Pick music for each slideshow
  • Shuffle photos from iCloud Drive
Show 18 more
  • Beat matching feature
  • Configurable one-tap interface
  • Configurable 'more options' menu order
  • Add 'back' button to 1Tap control bar
  • Support for Files app and folders
  • Pan and zoom (Ken Burns) effect
  • Video playback with sound
  • Sync across devices
  • Export/share entire slideshow
  • Filter images by color palette
  • Fast forward/rewind during video playback
  • Configurable GIF playback (repeat/pause)
  • Configurable video playback (repeat/pause)
  • Display date created or date taken
  • Shuffle button independent of slideshow play
  • Toggle for 'gifs and videos continue playing when slideshow is paused'
  • Make beat match/sync setting free
  • Configure slideshow settings without restarting

Eagle Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shuffle Photos

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
None

Eagle Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shuffle Photos free?
Shuffle Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eagle Viewer free?
Eagle Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shuffle Photos or Eagle Viewer?
Eagle Viewer is rated higher. Shuffle Photos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while Eagle Viewer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Shuffle Photos or Eagle Viewer have ads?
Shuffle Photos shows ads; Eagle Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Shuffle Photos or Eagle Viewer?
Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eagle Viewer every 3 days. Most recently, Shuffle Photos was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eagle Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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