CaptainShot Screenshot Library vs SnapStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CaptainShot Screenshot Library
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We don’t take screenshots just to keep an image. We take them to remember something. A restaurant, a ticket, a purchase, an idea, a document, a conversation… then a few weeks later, the screenshot is buried among thousands of images. CaptainShot turns your screenshots and useful images into a private, organized, actionable library on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It analyzes new captures, organizes them, helps you find them again, and lets you take action. MAKE YOUR SCREENSHOTS USEFUL - AI-powered automatic collections: CaptainShot analyzes your screenshots and automatically groups them by topic. - Manual collections: create your own collections. CaptainShot also takes your organization into account to better classify relevant new images. - Custom Selections: build dynamic collections with your own rules by combining text, visual content, SmartData, dates, faces, favorites, stars, status, notes, summaries, and more. They update automatically. - Natural search: find a screenshot using your own words through OCR, visual content, collections, detected data, notes, and summaries. - SmartData: turn screenshots into actionable information. CaptainShot detects dates, amounts, links, contacts, addresses, flights, deliveries, QR codes, and useful references. - Quick actions: use detected information to open a link, contact someone, view an address, use a date, or launch the relevant action. - Reminders and suggestions: CaptainShot detects important dates and information and can suggest reminders with useful details already prepared and linked to the original image. - Summaries and translations: on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, generate summaries, translations, title suggestions, and reminder suggestions locally. - Super-fast Review: keep, delete, move, favorite, or mark screenshots as “To Review” in just a few gestures. - Timeline, statistics, and widgets: return to a specific period, track your library, and keep important content accessible from your Home Screen. - Image editor: add notes, text, shapes, arrows, annotations, or blur areas. Crop, rotate, compare edits, and use Apple Pencil on compatible devices. - Import and sharing: add screenshots, photos, and documents from Photos, the camera, the Share Sheet, or by drag and drop on Mac. Share collections with other users. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE CaptainShot helps you find your images, understand what they contain, and act when it matters. New screenshots are analyzed in the background so your library keeps organizing itself automatically. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Screenshots can contain personal information, so CaptainShot is built around a local, private approach. OCR, visual analysis, SmartData, classification, and search run directly on your device. Your screenshots are not sent to CaptainShot servers for analysis. No account. No ads. No tracking. No profiling. Apple Intelligence is not required for the core experience. Compatible devices unlock additional local features such as summaries, translations, title suggestions, and reminder suggestions. BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with one Pro access across all your devices. Photos integration, duplicate-free iCloud import, widgets, and Share Sheet support. Available in 9 languages: FR, EN, IT, DE, ES, ZH, JA, KO, PT-BR. Privacy Policy: https://captainshot.ai/en/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SnapStack
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RECLAIM YOUR CAMERA ROLL Your screenshots are full of valuable information—recipes, design inspiration, work feedback, and travel plans. But in your photo gallery, they just get lost. SnapStack is the professional workspace designed specifically for your screenshots. ORGANIZE LIKE A PRO Create custom collections for your projects. With our new draggable interface, you can rearrange your workspace to fit your workflow. Move your most important collections to the top and keep your research organized. INTELLIGENT INSIGHTS SnapStack doesn’t just store images; it understands them. Our analysis engine provides insights and titles for your shots, making it easier than ever to find exactly what you’re looking for. POWERFUL NOTES INTEGRATION Sometimes a picture isn't enough. Attach detailed notes directly to your screenshots or create standalone notes within your collections. It’s the perfect companion for students, researchers, and designers. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Collections: Group screenshots by project, topic, or priority. • Draggable Interface: Fully customizable layout with intuitive reordering. • Unified Search: Search through your collections, notes, and screenshots simultaneously. • AI-Driven Insights: Get smart summaries and titles for your saved content. • Premium Glassmorphism UI: A stunning, modern dark-mode interface that looks as good as your content. • Privacy First: Your data is yours. SnapStack works locally to keep your information secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SnapStack at 15.5 against CaptainShot Screenshot Library's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CaptainShot Screenshot Library sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SnapStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CaptainShot Screenshot Library | SnapStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Damien Clere | Emmanuel Mambwe |
In-app purchases
CaptainShot Screenshot Library
- CaptainShot Pro$0.991 Month
- CaptainShot Pro$2.996 Months
- CaptainShot Pro$6.991 Year
- Pro Access (lifetime)$14.99
SnapStack
- SnapStack Premium$4.99
Questions
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