AlbumBook vs Nowmode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlbumBook
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AlbumBook is a Flutter-based mobile app designed for anyone using Nextcloud’s Memories app. It provides a convenient and intuitive way to view and upload photo albums to your personal Nextcloud server—perfect for preserving and revisiting life’s most meaningful moments. App Availability: AlbumBook is not restricted to a specific company, organization, or group of companies. It’s designed for general public use and is accessible to anyone who uses or hosts a Nextcloud instance with the Memories app enabled. Whether you’re an individual enthusiast, a family sharing memories, or part of a larger open community, AlbumBook adapts to your needs—no special affiliation or enterprise enrollment required. Access & Account Setup: AlbumBook does not create user accounts directly. Instead, users connect to their existing Nextcloud accounts by entering the credentials for their personal Nextcloud instance, where the free and open-source Memories app is already installed. This means any user with access to a compatible Nextcloud server can use AlbumBook immediately—there is no in-app registration process, account restriction, or company-based login system. General Public Features: Seamlessly browse albums and memories stored in your Nextcloud instance Upload new albums and photos directly from your mobile device Enjoy fast, private, and secure access to your media without third-party dependencies Cost & Hosting: AlbumBook is free to use and contains no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Users are expected to already have, or arrange, access to a Nextcloud server with the Memories app installed. Hosting costs (if any) depend on the provider chosen by the user and are not associated with AlbumBook. With AlbumBook, you hold the keys to your digital photo memories—completely under your control, totally private, and right in your pocket.
Nowmode
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Nowmode automatically sorts your photos and videos into custom modes based on different situations you set up, grouping related content together for easy access. When you no longer need certain photo groups, you can delete them all at once, including the originals, for more efficient storage management. KEY FEATURES - Create & Switch Your Custom Modes Set up modes for any situation – work, travel, family, events, or anything you need. Switch between modes instantly while taking photos. - Instant Album Sorting by Mode Photos and videos are automatically sorted into the selected mode's album as soon as you capture them. No manual organizing needed. - Delete Unwanted Albums in One Tap When a photo group is no longer needed, delete the entire album at once, including all original files. Reclaim your storage space effortlessly. - Quick Find & Quick Share Easily locate photos grouped by situation and share them quickly with others. - Private Mode Keep sensitive photos secure with password protection. HOW TO USE 1. Select a mode in the Modes tab 2. Take photos or videos with the camera 3. Check the Albums tab to see your content automatically sorted into the selected mode's album Download Nowmode now and experience effortless photo organization by situation!
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Verdict
AlbumBook and Nowmode are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AlbumBook | Nowmode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marshall Rawson | Jinsu Park |
In-app purchases
AlbumBook
No in-app purchases
Nowmode
No in-app purchases









