Comparison

PhotoCull vs SDCull

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

SDCull

Streamline your photo workflow by quickly sorting images directly from an SD card or device folder. Flag rejects for deletion and select keepers to be moved to your desired location, all without importing.

Highlights
  • Dual cull and select workflows
  • Direct SD card and folder access
  • RAW file support
  • Safe file copying and verification
  • Undo functionality and session memory
  • Detailed photo information overlay
Features
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SDCull helps you sort photos directly on an SD card, external drive, or folder in the Files app. You do not need to import the photos first. Review photos one at a time or select several from the grid. Mark unwanted photos as culls and mark keepers as selects. Culls move to a _Culls folder. You can review them there before you delete them. Selects move to a subfolder on the card or to another drive or folder. SDCull copies each file and confirms the copy before it removes the original. SDCull supports common photo formats and RAW files, including ARW, CR2, NEF, DNG, and RAF. It can group matching RAW and Non-RAW files so that you can review and move them together. Other features include: • Sort by filename, EXIF capture time, or modification date. • Filter by file type or flag. • Zoom in to inspect detail. • View the camera, lens, exposure, and file information. • Undo flag changes. • Keep flags after you close the app. • Use keyboard shortcuts on an iPad. SDCull works offline and does not require an account.

Screenshots

PhotoCull4 screens
SDCull4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDCull at none against PhotoCull's 3. PhotoCull's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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. SDCull asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PhotoCull versus SDCull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoCullSDCull
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia CompagnucciOne Rad Studio LLC

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
None

SDCull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoCull free?
PhotoCull is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SDCull free?
SDCull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoCull or SDCull have ads?
Neither PhotoCull nor SDCull shows ads.

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