Displayable vs AirPhoto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Displayable
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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 storedβit'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 dustβturn it into a living display of your family's favorite moments, beautifully integrated with the powerful, open-source Immich photo management platform.
AirPhoto
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Displayable ships an update every 4 months, AirPhoto every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Displayable | AirPhoto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ιͺ θ‘ | Noriaki Misawa |
In-app purchases
Displayable
No in-app purchases
AirPhoto
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Displayable free?
Is AirPhoto free?
Do Displayable or AirPhoto have ads?
Which is updated more often, Displayable or AirPhoto?
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