Comparison

PortraitMode.io vs SF Photo Guide

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

Head to head
About

PortraitMode.io

A photo-sharing platform for street photographers to showcase their work, connect with peers, and receive feedback. It features a chronological timeline and lossless compression to preserve image quality without cropping.

Highlights
  • Photo-sharing platform
  • Street photography focus
  • Chronological timeline
  • Lossless compression
  • Community feedback
  • No video content
Features
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PortraitMode is a photo-sharing platform specifically designed for street photographers. No videos, no algorithms, just photos. With PortraitMode, we created a space for you to share your work, connect with other like-minded photographers from the community and collect feedback. In short, PortraitMode is the space your photos deserve. All photos on PortraitMode are displayed in a chronological timeline, and will never crop your images. We use lossless compression to keep your photos look exactly as you had intended. With its focus on high-quality, high-resolution street photography, PortraitMode is a must-have for street-photographers of all levels. Join us and be a part of an amazing community of artists who share their passion for capturing the world around them. Thank you for publishing on PortraitMode. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://portraitmode.io/privacy-policy/

About

SF Photo Guide

Discover San Francisco's best photo spots with this guide. It provides exact locations, optimal shooting times, directions, and what gear to bring. Live weather and public cameras help you check conditions before you go.

Highlights
  • 38 hand-picked photo locations
  • Exact vantage point directions
  • Optimal shooting times (sunrise/sunset)
  • Live weather and public camera feeds
  • Gear recommendations
  • Explore by area or map
  • Access and parking notes
Features
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SF Photo Guide is the field companion for photographing San Francisco — built by a photographer to answer the questions a map can't: where exactly do you stand, when is the light right, and is the fog about to ruin your shot? 38 hand-picked locations, from the classic Golden Gate overlooks to quiet corners most guides miss — each with the exact spot, the best time to shoot it, how to get there, and what to bring. WHERE TO STAND Every location is scouted and pinned. Get directions straight to the exact vantage point — no more circling the block hoping you're in the right place. WHEN TO GO See today's sunrise, sunset, and golden-hour windows for each spot, so you show up when the light is doing the work for you. CHECK THE SKY FIRST San Francisco lives and dies by the fog. Live weather plus a dedicated Cams tab — public cameras around the Bay, from Sutro Tower to the coast — let you see current conditions before you leave home, so you don't drive across town for a wall of gray. BROWSE YOUR WAY • Explore by area — six regions, from the Marin Headlands to the East Bay • Scan the full map of every location • Sort the list by what's closest to you, or filter by the best light • Check every live camera in one place EVERY SPOT INCLUDES • The exact location and directions • Best time of day and light • What to bring — lens, tripod, filters • Notes on access, parking, and what to expect One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account required. Made by Derick Daily, a San Francisco photographer and creative director. Half of photography is knowing where to stand — this guide saves you the scouting so you can focus on the shot. Grab your camera. The City's waiting.

Screenshots

PortraitMode.io3 screens
SF Photo Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PortraitMode.io at Free against SF Photo Guide's $6.99. SF Photo Guide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, 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

PortraitMode.io is free to download; SF Photo Guide costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SF Photo Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PortraitMode.io versus SF Photo Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortraitMode.ioSF Photo Guide
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMapSteps UGDerick Daily

In-app purchases

None

PortraitMode.io

No in-app purchases

None

SF Photo Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortraitMode.io free?
PortraitMode.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SF Photo Guide free?
SF Photo Guide costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PortraitMode.io or SF Photo Guide?
SF Photo Guide is rated higher. PortraitMode.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SF Photo Guide averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PortraitMode.io or SF Photo Guide have ads?
Neither PortraitMode.io nor SF Photo Guide shows ads.

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