Comparison

Eagle Viewer vs File Gallery

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

Head to head
About

Eagle Viewer

Browse your Eagle image library on your iPhone and iPad. Access images from local storage, iCloud Drive, or network shares. Sync new assets and enjoy offline viewing with optional caching.

Highlights
  • Access Eagle libraries remotely
  • Supports local, iCloud, and network shares
  • Simple sync for new assets
  • Optional offline caching
  • Browse on iPhone and iPad
Features
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This app is a dedicated viewer that allows you to browse your library from the popular image management software "Eagle" on your iPhone and iPad. Access your vast collection of images anytime, anywhere, without needing your computer. ・Access From Anywhere: Directly open your Eagle library located in your iPhone's local storage, iCloud Drive, or even on a network share (e.g., SMB) at your home or office. ・Simple Sync: Keep your library up-to-date with a simple and intuitive sync process. Instantly check new ideas and assets added on the go. ・Offline Access: An optional caching feature allows you to save images from your library to your iPhone. Enjoy seamless browsing even when you're offline, such as on a plane or in areas with poor connectivity.

About

File Gallery

Easily view and manage only your photos and videos from the Files app. Organize images and movies from USB drives, iCloud Drive, or local storage with intuitive file operations like deletion, moving, and renaming.

Highlights
  • View photos and videos only
  • File operations (delete, move, rename)
  • Organize files from USB drives
  • Batch file selection
  • Clean list view without filenames
  • Offline use for local files
Features
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This app displays only photos and videos (images and movies) from the "Files" app. For example, you can comfortably view only photos and videos from a USB drive using this app. File operations such as deletion, moving, and copying can be easily performed. 【Recommended for】 * Those who frequently use the Files app and manage photos and videos with it * Those who manage photos on USB drives or external SSDs * Those who are dissatisfied with the usability of the Files app * Those who have photos stored in iCloud Drive * Those who want to easily and freely organize photos saved in Files 【Key Features】 * Clean list view without filename clutter! * Smooth and responsive operation! Easy to organize! * Clean display showing only images and videos! 【Available Functions】 * List view of photo and video files only * Move files * Delete files * Rename files * Share files * Batch select for deletion and folder movement 【Privacy & Security】 For local files, the app can be used completely offline, making it suitable for both personal and professional use. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about privacy and security. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/file-gallery/term-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/file-gallery/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Eagle Viewer3 screens
File Gallery3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eagle Viewer at 100% against File Gallery's 63%. Eagle Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). File Gallery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. File Gallery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Eagle Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eagle Viewer's written reviews are positive against 63% of File Gallery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eagle Viewer ships an update every 3 days, File Gallery monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eagle Viewer versus File Gallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEagle ViewerFile Gallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer太輔 草野Ryusuke Uchida

Customer experience

Eagle Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

File Gallery

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eagle Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

File Gallery

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Version1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$39.99

Questions

Is Eagle Viewer free?
Eagle Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Gallery free?
File Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eagle Viewer or File Gallery?
Eagle Viewer is rated higher. Eagle Viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while File Gallery averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Eagle Viewer or File Gallery have ads?
Neither Eagle Viewer nor File Gallery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eagle Viewer or File Gallery?
Eagle Viewer ships an update every 3 days, and File Gallery monthly. Most recently, Eagle Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and File Gallery on October 28, 2026.

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