WiFiPhoto vs Upupu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WiFiPhoto
Transfer and process photos in batches using custom templates. Resize, convert formats, add watermarks, and share via Wi-Fi or other services. Receive photos from any browser, with privacy-focused local network operation.
- Batch image processing
- Custom export templates
- Resize and format conversion
- Watermark and timestamp overlays
- Wi-Fi transfer
- Web gallery for downloads
- Two-way photo transfer
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WiFiPhoto is more than a photo transfer app — it's a complete image processing and batch export toolkit. Build custom templates to resize, convert formats, add timestamps or watermarks, then process hundreds of photos at once. Share the results via Wi-Fi to any browser, AirDrop, Files, Mail, or save directly to your Photo Library. IMAGE PROCESSING WORKFLOW Create export templates with format conversion (JPEG/PNG), resize, timestamp and watermark overlays — then batch-process your entire selection. Preview the result with overlays applied before committing. Pick your destination: Share via AirDrop or Mail, Save to Library as a named album, or Transfer over Wi-Fi. WI-FI TRANSFER & WEB GALLERY Scan the QR code or type the URL on any computer. Download instantly as a zip or browse a beautiful web gallery where the receiver picks exactly which photos to download. TWO-WAY TRANSFER Not only can you send photos — you can receive them too. Open the upload page on any browser and drag files directly into your Camera Roll. FREE FEATURES — NO LIMITS - Unlimited photo & video transfers and exports - Export to Files, AirDrop, Mail, Messages, and more - Save processed photos to Library with named albums - Web Gallery with selective download or Zip download - Receive photos from any browser - QR code for instant connection - Metadata viewer (long-press any photo for EXIF, GPS, camera info) - Background processing for large batches - iPad drag & drop with haptic feedback - 1 export template included - Available in 11 languages WIFIPHOTO PRO — $2.99 ONE-TIME UPGRADE Unlock powerful export tools for professionals and enthusiasts: - Unlimited export templates (create, edit, duplicate) - Image format conversion (JPEG/PNG with quality control) - Image resize (Size to Fit / Size to Fill, custom dimensions) - Custom filename patterns with placeholders ({date}, {counter}, {original}) - Timestamp overlay (choose font, color, and position) - Watermark overlay (text or image, adjustable opacity, tiled mode) - H.264 video conversion for universal compatibility - Live Photo export (Still + Video or Video only) - Strip metadata to protect your privacy (EXIF, GPS, camera info) - Template picker and preview before batch processing YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS WiFiPhoto works entirely on your local network. No files are uploaded to any server. No account needed. No tracking. Your photos stay yours.
Upupu
This app allows for quick and easy uploading of photos to WebDAV servers or Dropbox. Users can select photo size and quality for their uploads. It is an open-source application.
- Fast photo uploading
- WebDAV and Dropbox support
- Selectable photo size and quality
- Open source
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Upupu is a simple camera application that can upload pictures to a WebDAV server or Dropbox quickly. • Easy and fast uploading. Only two taps! • Now WebDAV and Dropbox supported. • Photo size and quality are selectable. Upupu is an open source software. Also available on Github https://github.com/xcoo/upupu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Upupu at 5.0 against WiFiPhoto's 3.6. Upupu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). WiFiPhoto's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1). On price, ads 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. WiFiPhoto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Upupu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Upupu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiFiPhoto has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of WiFiPhoto's written reviews are positive against 100% of Upupu's.
WiFiPhoto ships an update every 24 months, Upupu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiFiPhoto | Upupu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (116 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 116 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo Rossi | Xcoo |
Customer experience
WiFiPhoto
Upupu
Bugs and requests
WiFiPhoto
Reported bugs
7 issues- Connection timed out
- Server not responding
- Cannot connect to server
- Does not connect every time
- Strips metadata
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- File naming duplicates
- Max size 640x480 (contradictory)
Requested features
11 requests- Select all photos option
- Ability to transfer videos
- Preserve metadata for photos
- Auto-sync like Eye-Fi
- Option to select all and then process
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- Improve icon
- Ability to move videos as well
- Convert PNG screenshots to JPG
- Ability to select multiple photos and then download
- Maintain metadata
- Allow transfer of high-res photos
Upupu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WiFiPhoto
- WiFiPhoto Pro$2.99
Upupu
No in-app purchases
