Self Photos vs Timich
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Self Photos
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Running out of phone storage? Worried about the privacy and cost of cloud services? SelfPhotos is your solution. It allows you to wirelessly back up the photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad directly to your desktop computer, creating a secure and private photo library that you control. Key Features: - Wireless Backup: Effortlessly transfer your entire photo library to your Mac or PC over your local Wi-Fi network. - Private & Secure: Your photos and videos are stored on your own hardware, not on a third-party server. You have complete ownership and privacy. - Save Original Quality: Back up your memories in full, original resolution without any compression. - Free Up Space: Once backed up, you can safely remove photos from your device to free up valuable storage space. - Simple & Fast: A clean interface makes the backup process quick and straightforward. Download SelfPhotos now and take control of your digital memories!
Timich
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Timich is a simple and elegant app for browsing your personal self-hosted Immich server from iPhone and iPad. Immich is a free and open-source photo management solution that runs on hardware you control. Timich connects to your own server, or to a paired Timich Agent, and gives you a smooth, responsive interface for exploring photos and videos without distraction. Use Timich at home with your local Immich server, or pair Timich Agent for a private connection path to your library. Timich Reach is an optional auto-renewable subscription that adds Remote Browsing through your paired Timich Agent when you are away from your home network. Timich Reach Family adds Family Sharing and supports Remote Browsing for up to five active app devices. Timich does not replace Immich and does not host your photo library. Your media stays on the Immich server and Timich Agent you run or control. Features: - Browse photos and videos from your self-hosted Immich server - Connect directly to Immich or pair with Timich Agent - Search your library - Jump quickly through large timelines by date - Open photos and videos in a focused full-screen viewer - Share media with the iOS share sheet - Save photos and videos to your device photo library - Use Timich Reach for optional Remote Browsing through your paired Agent Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Timich Terms of Use: https://timich.runo.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://timich.runo.jp/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Photos at none against Timich's 2. Self Photos also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Timich's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Timich sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Self Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.
Self Photos ships an update every 4 months, Timich every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Self Photos | Timich |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζΊζ § ι | Runo Sahara |
In-app purchases
Self Photos
No in-app purchases
Timich
- Timich Reach Personal$1.991 Month
- Timich Reach Family$3.991 Month
