# PhotoCollector vs Shutter Log.

The clearest difference is ads: PhotoCollector at none against Shutter Log.'s shown. Shutter Log.'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoCollector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shutter Log. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoCollector ships an update every 2 months, Shutter Log. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoCollector | Shutter Log. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saki Satoh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099516498) | [G-SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/368394644) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoCollector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocollector/id6453560049)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04 Folder Pearl | $0.29 | one-time |
| 03 Folder Purple | $0.49 | one-time |
| 02 Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| 01 Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


### Shutter Log.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-log/id6505085273)

This app helps film photographers organize their shots by recording shooting conditions, locations, and equipment. Saved records can be easily searched and managed, with options for smart organization. It syncs data across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Record shooting conditions and locations, Organize developed photos, Search records by word, tag, or equipment, Create Smart Film from saved searches, iCloud sync across devices, View current weather (premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show weather | $0.99 | per 2 months |
| Hide ads | $0.99 | per 2 months |
| Show weather | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hide ads (Unlimited) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Number of records | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoCollector free?

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

### Is Shutter Log. free?

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

### Do PhotoCollector or Shutter Log. have ads?

Shutter Log. shows ads; PhotoCollector does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoCollector or Shutter Log.?

PhotoCollector ships an update every 2 months, and Shutter Log. fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoCollector was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shutter Log. on October 30, 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.*