# Shuffle Photos vs Visuals Media Browser

The clearest difference is ads: Visuals Media Browser at none against Shuffle Photos's shown. Visuals Media Browser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Shuffle Photos's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffle Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Visuals Media Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, Visuals Media Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffle Photos | Visuals Media Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **348** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [Ludwig Fun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890179175) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffle Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Good alternative to iOS Photos slideshow
- 👍 Great for shuffling photos
- 👍 Easy to use for non-tech users

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads are too frequent and annoying
- 🐛 Freezes regularly
- 🐛 Upgraded version shows no change
- 🐛 Stopped working after some use
- 🐛 Ads prevent usage

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Playback speed feature
- Shuffle photos from Files app
- Run multiple instances for multiple displays
- Pick music for each slideshow
- Shuffle photos from iCloud Drive


### Visuals Media Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visuals-media-browser/id6771516249)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Visuals Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffle Photos free?

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

### Is Visuals Media Browser free?

Visuals Media Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shuffle Photos or Visuals Media Browser have ads?

Shuffle Photos shows ads; Visuals Media Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shuffle Photos or Visuals Media Browser?

Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visuals Media Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Shuffle Photos was updated on November 6, 2026 and Visuals Media Browser on October 25, 2026.

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