Comparison

Displayable vs AirPhoto

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

Head to head
About

Displayable

Features
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Rediscover your cherished memories. Displayable transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful and highly customizable digital photo frame for your self-hosted Immich server. With Displayable, your photo collection is no longer just storedβ€”it's beautifully displayable, creating a dynamic backdrop for your home or office. Give your old devices a new purpose! Don't let that spare iPad gather dustβ€”turn it into a living display of your family's favorite moments, beautifully integrated with the powerful, open-source Immich photo management platform.

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AirPhoto

Features
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AirPhoto lets you send photos and videos from your iPhone to any device β€” no app needed on the receiving end. All the receiver needs is a web browser. Scan a QR code, and your photos arrive in original quality on any PC, Android phone, or tablet. β–  Two ways to share - Share on the same Wi-Fi Blazing-fast transfer to devices on the same network. Your iPhone becomes a tiny server; the receiver simply opens a page in their browser and downloads. - Share over the Internet (NEW) Send to someone far away. Photos travel directly from device to device with encryption β€” they are never stored on a server in between. β–  Three steps either way 1. Pick your photos and videos 2. Tap a share method 3. The receiver scans the QR code β€” transfer starts β–  Highlights - No app install for the receiver (any browser works) - Original quality β€” no recompression - Internet sharing is peer-to-peer: your photos are never stored on our servers - Add photos straight from the Photos app share menu (NEW) - No sign-up, no account Perfect for moving photos to your computer, sharing with family and friends on the spot, or migrating to Android. Note: Depending on network conditions (e.g., both devices on cellular), a direct internet connection may not be possible. In that case, please use local sharing on the same Wi-Fi.

Screenshots

Displayable4 screens
AirPhoto3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Displayable at none against AirPhoto's shown. Displayable also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). AirPhoto's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Displayable ships an update every 4 months, AirPhoto every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Displayable versus AirPhoto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplayableAirPhoto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerιͺ 胑Noriaki Misawa

In-app purchases

None

Displayable

No in-app purchases

None

AirPhoto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Displayable free?
Displayable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirPhoto free?
AirPhoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Displayable or AirPhoto have ads?
AirPhoto shows ads; Displayable does not.
Which is updated more often, Displayable or AirPhoto?
Displayable ships an update every 4 months, and AirPhoto every 5 weeks. Most recently, Displayable was updated on October 25, 2026 and AirPhoto on October 25, 2026.

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