# CardRunner vs Oak Viewer

The clearest difference is monetization model: CardRunner at freemium against Oak Viewer's paid. CardRunner also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CardRunner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Oak Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CardRunner against 5.0 for Oak Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

CardRunner ships an update every 9 days, Oak Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardRunner | Oak Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardrunner-image-transfer/id6476503178/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-viewer/id6756910739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 37 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Platt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708838724) | [Jeremy Dunlap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863615802) |

## What reviewers say

### CardRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardrunner-image-transfer/id6476503178)

This app helps photographers quickly transfer selected images from memory cards. It identifies protected or star-rated photos for easy saving or sharing directly from the field, with options for full-size or optimized exports.

**Highlights:** Smart scanning by star rating or lock status, RAW file import/export (Pro), Full-size or optimized image export, Real-time photo streaming to editors, Geotagging for imported images (Pro), EXIF data viewer

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access | $49.99 | per year |


### Oak Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-viewer/id6756910739)

A private, on-device photo viewer for art collectors and photographers. Browse online galleries, import ZIP files, and organize your collection with custom folders and ratings. Enjoy distraction-free viewing with detailed image insights and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Private on-device library, Built-in private browser for discovery, Import ZIP galleries and batch collections, Unlimited folders and smart folders, 1-5 star rating system, Full EXIF metadata and histograms, Customizable themes and widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oak Viewer Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardRunner free?

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

### Is Oak Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CardRunner or Oak Viewer?

CardRunner and Oak Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CardRunner or Oak Viewer have ads?

Neither CardRunner nor Oak Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CardRunner or Oak Viewer?

CardRunner ships an update every 9 days, and Oak Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, CardRunner was updated on October 9, 2026 and Oak Viewer on September 28, 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.*