Similars in Photos vs iSIMILAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Similars in Photos
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Similars in Photos app groups latest 500 photos of the Photo Gallery based on their visual similarity, and displays them as Similarity Groups. Visual similarity means that content is treated only mathematically, objects on the image aren't recognized and cannot be named. App requires access to Photo Gallery (Photos) to work, please grant access in mobile device Settings or tapping respective request in the app. The best use case for Similars in Photos is to use it after taking a lot of photos during several days, passing the same routes - then there could be similar photos of the same locations in random places of a Photo Gallery, that makes them harder to detect and compare. How to use Similars in Photos: "Config" (gear icon on the left of main Title) leads into Configuration View, where user defines the level of similarity using the "How Similar" slider.The bigger value is, the higher demand is for visual similarity:Β - 100 means photos are literally duplicates of each other, - 0 means all 500 photos can be found similar, - this is why it is recommended to use values 70-100, and go below 70 only for fun. Note: "How Similar" doesn't require recalculation of visual scenes of the photos, so pressing "Sync" just re-groups previously processed photos according to new "How Similar" level. "Meaning of Similarity" parameter on the "Config" screen can be "WIDER" or "PRECISE". "PRECISE" increases demand for visual similarity. "WIDER" is more tolerant to small changes of the visual scene. It means that when "WIDER" is selected, the wider range of deviations on visual scene still be treated as similar. Note: After user changes "Meaning of Similarity" - previous processing results will be ignored, and after pressing "Sync" all photos will be processed from the scratch. "Start" button starts photos processing: - Processing of 500 latest photos will start. - Please, do not close the application while it is processing. Processing of all 500 images in "Fast Process" mode (default) can take up to 10 minutes based on the parameters of your device. - Processing can be stopped by pressing the "Stop" button. Then user can press Sync and app will continue processing from photo where it stopped. "Sync" button on the right of the main Title starts the syncronisation process:Β - If nothing changed in "Config", and the previous run was interrupted by "Stop", then the app will continue processing photos from the photo where it was interrupted.Β - If "How Similar" was changed in "Config" then the app will re-group previously processed photos and, ifΒ the previous run was interrupted by "Stop", continue further from the photo if it was interrupted. - if "Meaning of Similarity" was changed in "Config" - the app will start processing 500 latest photos from scratch.Β Important note: If photos in Photo Gallery are added, changed and removed often then go to "Config" (gear icon on the left of main Title) and disable "Fast Process" checkbox. App will verify previously processed photos are available and not changed on "Sync". It is much longer, but better for correct representation of the result. Or user can go to Config view and press "Remove" for "Clear Processing Results" - old processing results will be deleted, and by clicking "Start" on the main view user starts fast processing from scratch for latest 500 photos. To have the ability to Delete photos while viewing them in the app - go to "Config" (gear icon on the left of main Title) and select "User can delete Photo" checkbox (default: disabled). Be careful when deleting photos - photos are deleted from Photo Gallery forever and cannot be restored. To remove the current result and start from scratch go to "Config" (gear icon on the left of main Title) and tap "Remove" for "Clear Processing Result" at the bottom. Current processing results will be removed and the app will be ready to start processing from scratch.
iSIMILAR
This app uses on-device AI to find visually similar images within your photo gallery. It works offline, ensuring your photos remain private. Organize screenshots, duplicates, or photos from specific events quickly and efficiently.
- On-device AI visual search
- Works completely offline
- Finds visually similar images
- Privacy-focused, no data upload
- Organize screenshots and duplicates
- Fast results under 50 ms
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iSIMILAR: The Private Visual Search Engine for Pros Tired of losing important reference photos in a messy gallery of 14,000+ images? Text search doesn't work for hardware, blueprints, or receipts. iSIMILAR fixes that. Point your camera at any object β or select a saved photo β and our on-device AI instantly digs up the visually similar images hiding in your phone. No internet required. 100% private. THE MAGIC (How it works): Open the camera inside iSIMILAR (or pick a photo from your gallery). Point it at a motherboard, a document, or a location. In under a second, the AI finds the photos that look like it β even ones you took months ago. On first launch, iSIMILAR indexes your gallery once (a quick one-time scan). After that, every search is instant β even with 15,000+ photos. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS: β’ Tech Repair: Photograph an open laptop to instantly find the teardown photos you took 4 months ago. β’ Architects/Builders: Snap a picture of a job site and group all related project photos. β’ Doctors/Engineers: Photograph X-rays or schematics and instantly locate past scans. β’ Everyday Users: Find receipts, specific memes, or similar photos without endless scrolling. KEY FEATURES: β’ Lightning Fast: Search results in ~50 ms, even with 15,000+ photos. β’ 100% Offline AI: Runs on your phone's hardware (GPU / Neural Engine). Your photos never leave your device. β’ Privacy First: No cloud, no uploads, no accounts needed. β’ Smart Cleanup: Batch delete, organize into albums, or export your results instantly. PRICING (No Hidden Fees): Searching by existing photos and deleting one-by-one is Free Forever. We give you 5 Free Camera Searches to test the magic. Need more? Upgrade to iSIMILAR PRO (one simple annual subscription, 7-day free trial) to unlock unlimited Camera Searches and unlimited Batch Actions. No annoying credit systems. Stop scrolling. Start finding. Terms & Conditions: https://polar-brian-b09.notion.site/Terms-and-Conditions-for-iSIMILAR-13d88278a02e80e4b5f8d790f9d388f1 Privacy Policy: https://polar-brian-b09.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-iSIMILAR-13d88278a02e804aa1a0cbf3b661a05d
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Similars in Photos at none against iSIMILAR's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iSIMILAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Similars in Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Similars in Photos | iSIMILAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nick Chaplahin | Anibal Castano |
In-app purchases
Similars in Photos
No in-app purchases
iSIMILAR
- iSimilar Annual Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year
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