Immich vs Phase dot Photos
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
Phase dot Photos
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Phase is a quiet place to share your photos & short video clips, to follow your friends, and to discover by tag. It all lasts just 30 days—a phase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Immich at every 5 days against Phase dot Photos's every 3 weeks. Immich also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Immich ships an update every 5 days, Phase dot Photos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Immich | Phase dot Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (793 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 793 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FUTO Computing | XK72 Limited |
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
Phase dot Photos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Immich
No in-app purchases
Phase dot Photos
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Immich free?
Is Phase dot Photos free?
Do Immich or Phase dot Photos have ads?
Which is updated more often, Immich or Phase dot Photos?
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