Comparison

Only the Best Photos vs PoLab

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

Head to head
About

Only the Best Photos

Features
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Only the Best Photos helps you quickly clean up your iPhone photo library. Mark the photos and videos you love as Favorites in Apple Photos. Only the Best Photos finds everything else and lets you remove it in one simple action. HOW IT WORKS 1. Mark your favorite photos and videos with the heart in Apple Photos. 2. Open Only the Best Photos and follow the guided preview. 3. Tap Delete the Rest and confirm the iOS deletion request. 4. Your favorites stay in your library. Removed items go to Recently Deleted, where you can recover them during Apple's recovery period. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photo library stays on your device. The app does not upload your photos or videos, does not require an account, and does not use ads or tracking. Only the Best Photos is made for anyone who takes lots of photos โ€” from everyday memories to content creators who need a clear, organized library. Important: before deleting, make sure every photo or video you want to keep is marked as a Favorite.

About

PoLab

Features
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Every instant photo holds a moment worth keeping. PoLAB helps you bring your instant film collection into the digital world. Turn physical photos into a digital library, organize your frames, and revisit the memories behind every shot. **SCAN YOUR INSTANT PHOTOS** Digitize your physical instant photographs and build a collection you can keep close. **ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION** Keep your photos and frames organized in one place, making it easier to browse and rediscover your favorite moments. **RECOGNIZE PHOTO DETAILS** Use supported recognition features to help identify photo information and make your collection easier to manage. **YOUR PERSONAL PHOTO LIBRARY** Build a digital home for your instant photography collection and enjoy a more organized way to preserve your memories. **MADE FOR INSTANT PHOTO LOVERS** From individual prints to a growing collection, PoLAB brings a thoughtful digital experience to the photos you love. Start building your instant photo collection with PoLAB. --- PoLAB is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Polaroid.

Screenshots

Only the Best Photos4 screens
PoLab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PoLab at every 2 days against Only the Best Photos's every 14 months. Only the Best Photos's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only the Best Photos ships an update every 14 months, PoLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Only the Best Photos versus PoLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly the Best PhotosPoLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size41 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTime LordShenzhen Julab Cultural Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Only the Best Photos

No in-app purchases

None

PoLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Only the Best Photos free?
Only the Best Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoLab free?
PoLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Only the Best Photos or PoLab have ads?
Neither Only the Best Photos nor PoLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Only the Best Photos or PoLab?
Only the Best Photos ships an update every 14 months, and PoLab every 2 days. Most recently, Only the Best Photos was updated on November 8, 2026 and PoLab on November 6, 2026.

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