Comparison

Immich vs Eagle Pocket

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

Head to head
About

Immich

This client app enables self-hosted backup of your photos and videos. It requires you to run and manage your own server to function. Enjoy a private and efficient way to store your media.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted media backup
  • Private data storage
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Efficient photo and video backup
  • Constant updates and improvements
Features
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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

About

Eagle Pocket

Access your Eagle asset library from your iPhone or iPad. Browse folders, search metadata, and view saved assets on the go. Connect to Google Drive or use local storage for offline viewing.

Highlights
  • Browse Eagle libraries on mobile
  • Google Drive integration (read-only)
  • Access via iOS Files app
  • Offline viewing of downloaded assets
  • Search by metadata, tags, and notes
  • View thumbnails and original files
Features
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Browse your existing Eagle library on iPhone and iPad. Explore folders, search imported metadata, and view your saved assets on the go. GOOGLE DRIVE — READ-ONLY Connect your Google account and choose an existing .library folder under My Drive. Browse nested folders, thumbnails, tags, ratings and notes. Original files download when you need them for viewing. After the first successful library sync, Eagle Pocket checks for updates about once per minute while the app is active and when you return to it, provided you are signed in. Changes made on your computer appear after the storage service finishes uploading them and the next sync succeeds. Continuous background updates are not guaranteed. The direct Google Drive integration does not upload, edit, move or delete Drive files. LIBRARIES THROUGH FILES Open libraries from local storage, iCloud Drive, or supported network and storage providers through iOS Files. Editing and photo import are available where the storage provider permits writing. OFFLINE VIEWING Browse previously downloaded content offline. Original files that have not been downloaded require a connection. PRIVACY Library synchronization connects your device directly to your storage provider. Eagle Pocket does not operate a library-sync backend. Google Sign-In processes account and security information to authenticate your Google account; see our privacy policy for details. REQUIREMENTS An existing Eagle library created with Eagle for Mac or Windows. Google Drive is optional; successful Google authorization and access to the selected folder are required for a Drive connection.

Screenshots

Immich4 screens
Eagle Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Immich at 4.8 against Eagle Pocket's 3.5. Immich also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (804 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Immich holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Immich has 804 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Immich ships an update every 5 days, Eagle Pocket every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Immich versus Eagle Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImmichEagle Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (804 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings804 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUTO ComputingAn Kai Cheng

Customer experience

Immich

All ratings804 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.5%

Eagle Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Eagle Pocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Immich

No in-app purchases

None

Eagle Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Immich free?
Immich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Pocket free?
Eagle Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Immich or Eagle Pocket?
Immich is rated higher. Immich averages 4.8 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while Eagle Pocket averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Immich or Eagle Pocket have ads?
Neither Immich nor Eagle Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Immich or Eagle Pocket?
Immich ships an update every 5 days, and Eagle Pocket every 7 months. Most recently, Immich was updated on November 13, 2026 and Eagle Pocket on October 31, 2026.

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