Comparison

Atelier Albums vs PicMate

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

Head to head
About

Atelier Albums

Organize illustrations, reference images, or memes into flexible albums and multiple libraries. Import from Photos or Files, and access your collection from any device on your local network. Protect your images with Face ID/Touch ID app lock.

Highlights
  • Flexible album organization
  • Multiple independent libraries
  • Import from Photos and Files
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Face ID/Touch ID app lock
  • Web server for network access
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Save your favorite illustrations, reference images, or memes you want to keep organized away from your device's Photos library. Collection Albums can contain both albums and pics, allowing you to organize with even more flexibility. Sort by name or item count, and choose between grid, list, or carousel layouts to browse your collection exactly the way you want. Scan and quickly remove duplicated pics from your collection or within a specific album. Libraries Create and manage multiple libraries to keep your collections completely separate. Organize by distinct groups of pics, or by project. Import Bring images into Albums from other apps by sharing them. Need to bring in content from your Photos library? Use the importer to select individual photos, entire albums, or even folders all at once. You can also import images from the Files app. Picture in Picture Pop out a pic into a floating window and keep it on screen while you use other apps. Reference images while you draw, write, or browse. App Lock Lock Albums with Face ID or Touch ID. Your collections are automatically protected when you leave the app, so only you can access your pics. Backup & Restore Export your entire collection as a backup file and restore it on another device. You can choose to merge the data into your existing collection, or restore it to a specific album. Web Server Access your library from any device on your local network. Start the built-in web server and browse or download your pics from a computer, tablet, or another phone. iCloud Sync Sync your library across devices. Choose only the libraries you want to sync, and use Optimize Storage to keep originals in the cloud. Don't want to manage a separate library? Albums also works directly with your Photos library, letting you browse your existing albums and collections without importing anything.

About

PicMate

Features
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PicMate is a clean, fast photo editing tool for anyone who cares about how their photos look - on Instagram, in messages, or anywhere else. Frame your photos Add a border to any photo with full control over color, thickness, and aspect ratio. Preview your framing in real time, then export at full resolution or share directly. Split into a grid Turn any photo into a seamless Instagram grid. Pick a split pattern, pinch and drag to frame exactly what you want, then export all tiles in one tap - ready to post in order. Make collages Combine 2–9 photos into a polished collage. Choose from multiple layout templates, adjust spacing and margins, pick a background color, and export the final image instantly. Everything works offline. No account required. No watermarks. Privacy policy: https://picmateapp.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Atelier Albums4 screens
PicMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Atelier Albums at every 5 days against PicMate's every 6 weeks. Atelier Albums also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atelier Albums ships an update every 5 days, PicMate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Atelier Albums versus PicMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtelier AlbumsPicMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin XinYEVHENI PYLYPENKO

In-app purchases

None

Atelier Albums

No in-app purchases

None

PicMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atelier Albums free?
Atelier Albums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicMate free?
PicMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Atelier Albums or PicMate have ads?
Neither Atelier Albums nor PicMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atelier Albums or PicMate?
Atelier Albums ships an update every 5 days, and PicMate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Atelier Albums was updated on November 5, 2026 and PicMate on September 30, 2026.

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