Comparison

PhotoCull vs cullstudio

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

Head to head
About

PhotoCull

Features
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PhotoCull helps photographers quickly sort large photo collections from local folders, external drives, SD cards, or iCloud. Swipe right to keep, left to discard, or up to favorite. Resume exactly where you left off, even if storage is temporarily disconnected. When you're done, export your selected photos with full-quality originals — PhotoCull reconnects to your original storage automatically for the best results. HOW IT WORKS: • Swipe right to keep photos • Swipe left to discard photos • Visual feedback with color-coded backgrounds • Continue sessions where you left off KEY FEATURES (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED AFTER TRIAL): • Unlimited photo culling and exporting • External storage support (SD cards, drives) • RAW file support • Session persistence across app launches • Memory-optimized handling of large collections • Export function for selected photos • Status toggle from thumbnail view FREE TRIAL: • 30-day free trial included • Experience all features before subscribing SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: • Monthly: [price] • Annual: [price] (best value) • 5-Day Pass: [price] (one-time option) Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled 24 hours before period ends.

About

cullstudio

Quickly identify your best photos from large batches without distraction. This tool offers fast RAW handling, side-by-side comparisons, and offline functionality. Enhance your workflow with advanced filtering and AI-driven organization options.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast RAW handling
  • Side-by-side photo comparison
  • Offline functionality
  • AI-driven grouping and sorting
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Accept/Reject workflow
Features
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Every photo session produces hundreds of images – but only a few are worth keeping. Cullstudio helps you find your best shots quickly and without distraction. Whether you’re reviewing portraits, travel series, or entire event shoots, you stay focused on what matters: your photography. Import images directly from external devices or Finder on iPad and start reviewing instantly. Once imported, you can cull freely – the source drive doesn’t need to stay connected. Our ultra-fast & optimised RAW handling makes browsing and zooming through high-resolution files smooth and immediate - even on less powerful devices. With the comparison view, you can display multiple photos side by side and zoom into details simultaneously – reviewing your work feels fast and natural. You always get powerful tools for free to sort, filter, group, and review your photos efficiently — all completely offline. For those who want to go further, the **Pro features** offer advanced filtering, enhanced grouping options, and deeper control over your culling workflow. Spend less time sorting and more time shooting. **Free Key Features** * Ultra-fast RAW handling for smooth navigation and zoom * Import from external devices or Finder (iPad) * Work completely offline – no cloud and no device connection required after import * Automatic grouping by capture time * Compare multiple photos side by side with synchronized zoom * Sort, filter, and organize photos for efficient review * Accept/Reject workflow with “Rejected” folder management * Batch import and export for large photo sets **Pro Features** * Advanced filtering options * Advanced AI grouping options * Advanced AI sorting options * Multi-photo comparison and enhanced culling tools * Innovative ZoomPad for fast & precise detail view * Customizations for a personalized culling workflow **Access to Pro features requires a subscription or one-time lifetime purchase.** **Subscription Information** Access to all features requires a subscription or lifetime purchase. **Terms of Use:** [Apple EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) **Privacy Policy:** [https://cullstudio.com/privacy-policy/](https://cullstudio.com/privacy-policy/)

Screenshots

PhotoCull4 screens
cullstudio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PhotoCull at 17.6 against cullstudio's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhotoCull sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and cullstudio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PhotoCull versus cullstudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoCullcullstudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia CompagnucciNILS NEUHAUS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PhotoCull

Subscriptions2
  • PhotoCull Pro (Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • PhotoCull Pro (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 5 Days Pass$8.99
4 purchases

cullstudio

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • cullstudio 2025$89.99

Questions

Is PhotoCull free?
PhotoCull is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is cullstudio free?
cullstudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhotoCull or cullstudio have ads?
Neither PhotoCull nor cullstudio shows ads.

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