# Mail Cam vs Tidy

Mail Cam and Tidy both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tidy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mail Cam's. Tidy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mail Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tidy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mail Cam against 5.0 for Tidy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mail Cam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tidy's.

Mail Cam ships an update every 9 months, Tidy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mail Cam | Tidy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-cam/id1610782013/reviews) | [5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-a-cleaner-camera-roll/id6763976274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) | [Jordan O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895582780) |

## What reviewers say

### Mail Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-cam/id1610782013)

Instantly email photos as you take them with a single tap. This app streamlines the process of sending images directly from the camera to your inbox, offering advanced camera controls and multiple email address support.

**Highlights:** Single-tap photo emailing, Advanced camera controls, Unlimited email addresses, Automatic photo saving, Email under 1 second, Adjustable photo resolution

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mail Cam Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Mail Cam Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Tidy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-a-cleaner-camera-roll/id6763976274)

Effortlessly organize your photo library with daily, manageable suggestions. This app helps you declutter by presenting a small selection of photos to keep or delete, preventing overwhelming bulk cleanups and freeing up storage space.

**Highlights:** Daily photo suggestions, Swipe to keep or delete, No bulk deletions, Smart duplicate & screenshot detection, Free up storage space, User-controlled deletions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tidy Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Tidy Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tidy Unlimited  Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Tidy Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mail Cam free?

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

### Is Tidy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mail Cam or Tidy?

Mail Cam and Tidy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do Mail Cam or Tidy have ads?

Neither Mail Cam nor Tidy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mail Cam or Tidy?

Mail Cam ships an update every 9 months, and Tidy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mail Cam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tidy on October 31, 2026.

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