# PhotoPills vs Snap & Release

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoPills at 4.7 against Snap & Release's 3.2. PhotoPills also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 17). Snap & Release's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $10.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PhotoPills costs $10.99 and Snap & Release $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 50% of Snap & Release's.

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, Snap & Release every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | Snap & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-and-release/id1504299486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #198 |
| Size | 41 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [David Willmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501721799) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #92 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Snap & Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-and-release/id1504299486)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create, manage, and share legally binding model and property release forms. Capture signatures, add photos, and select from various templates. Sync across devices and export as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Record model and property release forms, Capture digital signatures, Add model photos and ID, Utilize various release templates, Sync releases across devices, Export releases as PDFs, Print releases directly

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snap & Release free?

Snap & Release costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or Snap & Release?

PhotoPills is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Snap & Release averages 3.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or Snap & Release have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor Snap & Release shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoPills or Snap & Release?

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and Snap & Release every 2 weeks. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on November 6, 2026 and Snap & Release on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PhotoPills or Snap & Release?

PhotoPills currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Snap & Release at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*