Comparison

NIKON IMAGE SPACE vs PhotoPills

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

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About

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

This app enhances your photo experience by providing tools to review, organize, and share your pictures. It allows seamless viewing of photos stored on your device and uploaded to a cloud service, with flexible sorting and album management options. Easily share your favorite moments via email or social media.

Highlights
  • View photos from device and cloud
  • Organize photos with albums
  • Sort photos by date and camera model
  • Share photos via URL, email, or SNS
  • Drag-and-drop thumbnail arrangement
  • Background upload/download processing
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This is an application for Nikon's photo sharing service, NIKON IMAGE SPACE. This service brings your photos even closer to you and increases your enjoyment of the pictures you've taken. The app is the result of persistent sophistication of three simple functions--reviewing, organizing and sharing. It delivers greater convenience, more comfort and enhanced smartness to the photo lives of all photo lovers. [Main Features] View - Both photos uploaded to NIKON IMAGE SPACE and those stored on the device may be viewed. - Switch between the two views (Grid/Flow) to enjoy viewing photos in a form suited to your preferences. - Photos can be viewed by sorting them by shooting date, camera model, and more. Management - Photos can be rearranged into an easy-to-understand organization with the use of albums and album cases. - Photos can be rearranged simply by performing drag-and-drop operations of their thumbnails. - The background processing feature allows the app to be operated while the upload or download process is underway. Sharing - The photos you want shared can be shared with the intended people by sending a URL. - The app allows you to easily share photos by email or through an SNS. [Other] - Access to all functions requires a signup with NIKON IMAGE SPACE. - Some features may not be available if you restrict the app’s access to contacts, pictures on the device, or other device features after installation. Remarks: - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. - App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - Other names of products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About

PhotoPills

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way)
  • 3D Augmented Reality Views
  • Celestial Event Finder
  • Photo Plans Manager
  • Location Scouting Tool
  • Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)
Features
Currently charting
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Unlock your creative potential! Discover how to easily turn any Sun, Moon and Milky Way scene you imagine into a real picture… and start shooting truly legendary photos every time you pick up the camera! Whether your passion is to capture beautiful landscapes, immortalize the infinite night sky, surprise the bride and the groom in their happiest day... or to travel the world, PhotoPills will make you love exploring new artistic possibilities to tell visual stories in a way it wasn’t possible before. * All in one app PhotoPills is your iPhone and iPad personal assistant in all photographic matters. It provides tasty remedies to answer most of the questions when planning and shooting your creative ideas: - The First 2D Map-Centric Planner: Sun, Moon, Milky Way - Sun, Moon Alignments Fast Finder - 3D Augmented Reality: Sun, Moon, Milky Way, Celestial Equator, Polaris, DoF, FoV - Photo Plans Manager - Location Scouting Tool - Key information: Sunrise/set, Twilights, Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Moonrise/set, Supermoon dates, Moon Calendar - Calculators: Long Exposure, Timelapse, Spot Stars, Star Trails, Hyperfocal Table, DoF, FoV - Widgets: Sun, Moon, Milky Way - PhotoPills Awards… and much more! * Endorsed by Masters “PhotoPills is an invaluable tool which I use every time I plan a shoot.” – Mark Gee, Astronomy Photographer of the Year. “A tool every photographer should have.” – Kevin Raber, Luminous-landscape.com. “It pays off! Using such a tool ensures that we are repeatedly capable of quickly planning powerful shots; leaving maximum opportunity for more creative ruminations.” – José B. Ruiz, Innovation Award, Wildlife Photographer of the Year. * How it works Have you ever walked around a place and thought: "What a pity the Moon isn't EXACTLY right there... I would have captured a great photo!"? What about the Sun? And the Milky Way? Well, now you can let your imagination fly and calculate when this specific magic moment happens in just a few seconds: - IMAGINE: the Milky Way arching over a powerful landscape, a giant full Moon appearing from behind a nearby hill or a sunset between two rocks on a magic beach... The only limit is your imagination! - PLAN: easily calculate the exact date and time the scene you’ve imagined happens. Work smarter, not harder! - SHOOT: just get out there, immerse yourself in the great outdoors, and enjoy living and capturing unique moments. * Become a Legend Because we know the huge amount of time, energy and love you put in your photos. We want to HONOR them, SHOW them to the World, and REWARD you with up to $6,600 in cash prizes. It's easy and FREE! Just submit your creative photos from PhotoPills and join the Legacy! * Never waste an unmissable scene again Create a To-Do list of planned photos and get to the location on time. * Get it right Adjust your frame for the best composition before you shoot. Use the 3D Augmented Reality Views to see whether Sun, Moon and Milky Way will be at the desired position when pressing the shutter. * Explore, discover great places and create your own database of locations If you come across a location you’d like to remember, save it as a Point of Interest. * Enjoy all daily information in just one swipe with the Widgets Just swipe down from the top of the screen to get all the Sun, Moon and Milky Way events for your current location and date, in addition to your upcoming photo plans. * Get more than an app Our goal is not only to help you plan your shots, but also to help you nail them. Whenever you need help, take a look at our How-To articles and videos, join our free online courses or just contact us! “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take PhotoPills – you stay in Wonderland and we show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Remember: all we’re offering are Legendary Photos and Goosebumps in your skin, nothing more.”

Screenshots

NIKON IMAGE SPACE4 screens
PhotoPills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoPills at 85% against NIKON IMAGE SPACE's 22%. PhotoPills also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). NIKON IMAGE SPACE's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NIKON IMAGE SPACE is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of NIKON IMAGE SPACE's written reviews are positive against 85% of PhotoPills's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, PhotoPills every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NIKON IMAGE SPACE versus PhotoPills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIKON IMAGE SPACEPhotoPills
PriceFree — better$10.99
Rating2.8 (242 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2421.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNikon CorporationPhotoPills S.L.

Customer experience

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

All ratings242 ratings
Positive38.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative67.4%

PhotoPills

All ratings1,525 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 📤 Easy photo sharing
  • 🌐 Seamless cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable uploads
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🔒 Login issues

PhotoPills

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
  • 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
  • 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
  • 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
  • ⭐ Incredible value for money

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Steep learning curve
  • 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
  • 🤖 Confusing user interface
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

Bugs and requests

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • Deleted user photos
  • Sync issues between app and website
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Download option for videos
  • Batch photo upload
  • Improved photo management tools
  • Compatibility with latest iOS versions

PhotoPills

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when using depth of field calculator
  • Location settings not persisting between sessions
  • Milky Way position not aligning correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • User guide in multiple languages
  • Improved integration with other apps
  • More customization options
  • Weather forecast integration
  • Apple Watch companion app

In-app purchases

None

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

No in-app purchases

None

PhotoPills

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIKON IMAGE SPACE free?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoPills free?
PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or PhotoPills?
PhotoPills is rated higher. NIKON IMAGE SPACE averages 2.8 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while PhotoPills averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do NIKON IMAGE SPACE or PhotoPills have ads?
Neither NIKON IMAGE SPACE nor PhotoPills shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or PhotoPills?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, and PhotoPills every 2 months. Most recently, NIKON IMAGE SPACE was updated on September 2, 2026 and PhotoPills on September 23, 2026.

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