HamsterBase vs AntPhotos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamsterBase
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HamsterBase is a tool centered around privacy protection and offline friendliness for use in later reading. The well-designed HamsterBase features the following characteristics: Offline First: It can be used offline without relying on servers.Privacy First: It does not collect any data and prioritizes your privacy.Keyboard First: Almost all features can be easily accessed via keyboard shortcuts.No Data Hijacking: You can store data locally and enjoy seamless API integration with other software.No Subscription Required: It’s free to use during the beta period.Break Device Limitations: Through P2P synchronization, your database can break free from device limitations.Powerful Full-text Search: Unlock the power of comprehensive searches, accessing the full content of every saved webpage. HamsterBase works with all your favorite apps, such as Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, and Siyuan.
AntPhotos
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蚂蚁相册（AntPhotos），一个以整理为目标的相册工具。 开发者相信，相册只有像蚂蚁搬家一样一点一滴的整理，但是每次不要太累哦 通过一系列轻松的智能推荐，让相册逐渐变得整洁干净，每次进来都能找到真正的有用的照片。 为了帮您整理相册，产品需要： 1）读取相册权限 2）写入相册的权限（将整理信息写入相片）
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AntPhotos at every 5 days against HamsterBase's every 2 months. HamsterBase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, AntPhotos every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamsterBase | AntPhotos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 纯洁 林 | 娜 李 |
In-app purchases
HamsterBase
No in-app purchases
AntPhotos
No in-app purchases
