# Photos vs Lavia

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photos at every 2 weeks against Lavia's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lavia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, Lavia every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photos | Lavia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joerg Seebohm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084182842) | [Mustafa KUCUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314380068) |

## What reviewers say

### Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-cleaner/id1557973360)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comfort-Package | $0.99 | one-time |


### Lavia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavia-subscriptions-tracker/id6470717466)

Effortlessly manage all your subscriptions in one place. Track spending, preview future expenses, and avoid unexpected charges. Take control of your finances and save money with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Unlimited subscription tracking, Custom platform support, Flexible subscription cycles, Toggle active/inactive subscriptions, Total spending calculation, Future expense preview, Local currency setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photos free?

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

### Is Lavia free?

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

### Do Photos or Lavia have ads?

Neither Photos nor Lavia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photos or Lavia?

Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lavia every 6 weeks. Most recently, Photos was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lavia on November 3, 2026.

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