Immich vs Snap Bye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Immich
This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.
- Mobile client for Immich Server
- Photo and video backup
- Self-hosted solution
- Private cloud storage
- Customizable server management
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This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
Snap Bye
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Clean your photo library quickly and effortlessly. This app helps you delete unwanted photos using simple swipe gestures. Swipe left to delete and swipe right to keep — no menus, no clutter. Photos are organised by month, making it easy to review and clean your gallery in a structured way. Features: • Swipe left to delete, swipe right to keep • Photos grouped by month • Fast and distraction-free interface • Fully on-device processing • No login, no ads, no tracking Your photos stay private. Everything is processed locally on your device.
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Verdict
Immich and Snap Bye are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Immich | Snap Bye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (788 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 788 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUTO Computing | sivy antony vellara vinson |
Bugs and requests
Immich
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to log in on latest update
- Frequent timeline rebuilds
- Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
- Scrolling issues in the app
- Unreliable background sync
Requested features
5 requests- Option to remove photos from device after backup
- Support for 360-degree photos and videos
- Improved family/user sharing capabilities
- Better integration with third-party tools
- Clearer cache management
Snap Bye
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Immich
No in-app purchases
Snap Bye
No in-app purchases
