# Minimal Folio vs Tidy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tidy at 100% against Minimal Folio's 60%. Tidy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Minimal Folio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (201 vs 23). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Minimal Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tidy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimal Folio has 201 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Minimal Folio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tidy's.

Minimal Folio ships an update every 7 months, Tidy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimal Folio | Tidy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-folio/id385429744/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-a-cleaner-camera-roll/id6763976274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Heys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/338480183) | [Jordan O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895582780) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimal Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-folio/id385429744)

Create and showcase your professional portfolio of images, videos, and PDFs on your mobile devices. This unbranded app allows for easy presentation with intuitive controls and external display support. Organize multiple projects and sync them across devices.

**Highlights:** Image, video, and PDF support, Minimal user interface, Pinch and zoom gestures, External display support, Multiple portfolio management, Cloud sync via Dropbox, File transfer via iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for showcasing work
- 👍 Great for client presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Syncing and file management issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy options

**Reported bugs**

- Images disappearing or rearranging unexpectedly
- Crashes when importing/loading images
- Dropbox sync issues causing data loss
- Video playback problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to add captions or titles to images
- Improved video playback controls
- Support for more file formats (e.g. RAW, GIFs)
- Sync options beyond just Dropbox
- Kiosk mode to disable home button


### Tidy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-a-cleaner-camera-roll/id6763976274)

Effortlessly organize your photo library with daily, manageable suggestions. This app helps you declutter by presenting a small selection of photos to keep or delete, preventing overwhelming bulk cleanups and freeing up storage space.

**Highlights:** Daily photo suggestions, Swipe to keep or delete, No bulk deletions, Smart duplicate & screenshot detection, Free up storage space, User-controlled deletions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tidy Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Tidy Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tidy Unlimited  Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Tidy Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minimal Folio free?

Minimal Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tidy free?

Tidy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minimal Folio or Tidy?

Tidy is rated higher. Minimal Folio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Tidy averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Minimal Folio or Tidy have ads?

Neither Minimal Folio nor Tidy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minimal Folio or Tidy?

Minimal Folio ships an update every 7 months, and Tidy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minimal Folio was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tidy on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*