Comparison

SlideShow with Titles vs Slideshow Classic

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

Head to head
About

SlideShow with Titles

This app displays photos from your Apple Photos library in a slideshow, overlaying titles you've added to the photo's metadata. It allows you to view your photos with their titles without permanently altering the images.

Highlights
  • Photo slideshow creation
  • Overlay photo titles from metadata
  • Access albums from Apple Photos
  • Navigate photo folders
  • Display photo dates
  • View unaltered photos
Features
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SlideShow will present your photos in a running slide show overlaying the titles you have entered using Apple's Photos app. SlideShow requires that you have at least one album set up in your Apple Photos library. You should use the Apple built-in Photos app in your Mac, iPad or iPhone to create your albums and to re-order the photos within each album. SlideShow only plays the albums you have already created. If you have also set up folders to organize your albums, SlideShow lets you navigate through the folders to select an album. SlideShow's sole reason for being is to display titles on each photo. The advantage is that you can set your title in the photo's metadata without permanently overlaying text on the photo itself. (Metadata is information about your photo that is embedded in each photo's file -- and includes information about when and where you took the photo as well as information, like the title, that you can add.) You then have access to the unaltered photo but can also display a slideshow with the titles you have set.   Unfortunately as of iOS 16 and MacOS 13 you can only view and edit the titles with the Photos app on your Mac or in iCloud Photos (i.e., your Photo Library accessed through a browser at icloud.com). The title field is accessible in the Info box for each photo (Command-I). iOS and iPadOS only allow you to view and edit photo captions, but these are not available to be read by any iOS app. Titles are available to be read by an app, but can only be edited on a Mac or in iCloud. Go figure. SlideShow will display the titles for each photo and optionally the date of the photo. SlideShow cannot display captions or keywords. SlideShow will request permission to access your Photos library. You should grant access to all photos. SlideShow will not make any changes to your photos or your library, but requires access so it can display the photos in a slide show.

About

Slideshow Classic

Relive a classic photo viewing experience with modern enhancements. Easily navigate your library, organize albums, and create beautiful slideshows with smooth transitions. Enjoy privacy-focused, offline functionality for seamless memory sharing.

Highlights
  • Classic photo library interface
  • Intuitive navigation
  • Organized albums
  • Cinematic slideshow transitions
  • Customizable timing
  • Offline functionality
  • Zero data collection
Features
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Relive the Classic Photo Viewing Experience – Now with Modern Enhancements! Slideshow Classic brings back the simple, elegant photo browsing and slideshow features you love—enhanced with powerful modern tools. Easily navigate your photo library, organize albums, and create stunning slideshows with just a few taps. Whether you’re reminiscing over old memories or turning your device into a digital photo frame, Slideshow Classic makes it effortless. Key Features Classic Photo Library Interface - Intuitive, easy-to-use navigation - Quick photo selection & seamless album browsing - Organized albums for a clutter-free experience Beautiful Slideshows - Smooth, cinematic transitions - Customizable timing & multiple viewing modes - Full-screen immersive slideshow playback Smart Album Organization - Pin favorite albums for quick access - Custom sorting options for better organization - Easy album creation & streamlined management Premium Features (Upgrade for even more!) - Advanced Transitions - Expanded Filter Library - Custom Intro & Outro Privacy-Focused & Offline-Friendly - Works completely offline – no internet required - Zero data collection – your photos stay on your device - No accounts, no logins – just pure photo enjoyment Perfect For: - Viewing family photos and old memories - Creating memorable presentations - Turning your device into a digital photo frame - Sharing vacation highlights with loved ones - Reliving special moments in a seamless way Bring back the classic photo experience you miss—download Slideshow Classic today!

Screenshots

SlideShow with Titles3 screens
Slideshow Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SlideShow with Titles at 5.0 against Slideshow Classic's 4.3. SlideShow with Titles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Slideshow Classic's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Slideshow Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SlideShow with Titles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SlideShow with Titles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Classic has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlideShow with Titles ships an update monthly, Slideshow Classic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SlideShow with Titles versus Slideshow Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideShow with TitlesSlideshow Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLarry PoleshuckChelsea Hannah

Customer experience

SlideShow with Titles

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

Slideshow Classic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SlideShow with Titles

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Slideshow Classic

One-time1
  • Unlock Pack$5.99

Questions

Is SlideShow with Titles free?
SlideShow with Titles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slideshow Classic free?
Slideshow Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlideShow with Titles or Slideshow Classic?
SlideShow with Titles is rated higher. SlideShow with Titles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Slideshow Classic averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do SlideShow with Titles or Slideshow Classic have ads?
Neither SlideShow with Titles nor Slideshow Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlideShow with Titles or Slideshow Classic?
SlideShow with Titles ships an update monthly, and Slideshow Classic every 3 months. Most recently, SlideShow with Titles was updated on September 14, 2026 and Slideshow Classic on July 8, 2026.

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