Comparison

Oak Viewer vs SDCull

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

Head to head
About

Oak Viewer

A private, on-device photo viewer for art collectors and photographers. Browse online galleries, import ZIP files, and organize your collection with custom folders and ratings. Enjoy distraction-free viewing with detailed image insights and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Private on-device library
  • Built-in private browser for discovery
  • Import ZIP galleries and batch collections
  • Unlimited folders and smart folders
  • 1-5 star rating system
  • Full EXIF metadata and histograms
  • Customizable themes and widgets
Features
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Oak Viewer is a private, intentional photo viewer for art collectors, photographers, and anyone who loves images. Discover artwork online, download gallery ZIP files in the built-in browser, and explore your collection in a calm, distraction-free space. Swipe smoothly between images, inspect fine details, and rate your favorites, all while keeping your library fully on-device. Oak Viewer is designed to feel more like a personal gallery than a utility. FULL-SCREEN VIEWING Experience your images the way they were meant to be seen. Swipe fluidly between photos, zoom to pixel level, and explore every detail with intuitive gestures. A clean interface keeps the focus on your images, while still giving you quick access to ratings, metadata, and tools when you need them. Also supports videos, PDFs, and text files in the same library. PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE LIBRARY Your collection stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud uploads. Just your library. Optional biometric app lock adds an extra layer of protection. DISCOVER & IMPORT COLLECTIONS Browse art and photography sites with the built-in private browser. • Long-press to save images directly • Import entire ZIP galleries • Batch import collections Build your collection effortlessly. ORGANIZE YOUR GALLERY Create unlimited folders and nested folders. Use Smart Folders to automatically gather images by rating, keeping your best work always within reach. Pin favorites for instant access. RATE & CURATE Review your collection with a fluid 1–5 star rating system. Long-press and slide to rate instantly while browsing, perfect for large collections. IMAGE INSIGHTS Learn more about every image: • Full EXIF metadata • Filename and resolution details • Real-time RGB and luminance histograms • Highlight and shadow clipping indicators • Precise zoom and panning feedback WIDGETS & QUICK ACCESS Bring your collection to your Home Screen: • Picture Frame widget rotates favorite folders • Resume widget jumps back into your last session DESIGNED YOUR WAY Customize your experience: • Themes and custom app icons • Custom library backgrounds • Adjustable grid density and spacing • Slideshow viewing • Keyboard shortcuts on iPad • Configurable trash policies TRY IT FREE Oak Viewer includes a 7-day free trial with full access to every feature. After your trial, choose the plan that works for you: • Yearly — $2.99/year, auto-renewing • Lifetime — $9.99, one-time purchase Payment is processed by Apple. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. Whether you’re collecting digital art, studying photography, or simply enjoying images at your own pace, Oak Viewer gives your collection a private space to breathe. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oakviewer.com/privacy

About

SDCull

Streamline your photo workflow by quickly sorting images directly from an SD card or device folder. Flag rejects for deletion and select keepers to be moved to your desired location, all without importing.

Highlights
  • Dual cull and select workflows
  • Direct SD card and folder access
  • RAW file support
  • Safe file copying and verification
  • Undo functionality and session memory
  • Detailed photo information overlay
Features
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SDCull helps you sort photos directly on an SD card, external drive, or folder in the Files app. You do not need to import the photos first. Review photos one at a time or select several from the grid. Mark unwanted photos as culls and mark keepers as selects. Culls move to a _Culls folder. You can review them there before you delete them. Selects move to a subfolder on the card or to another drive or folder. SDCull copies each file and confirms the copy before it removes the original. SDCull supports common photo formats and RAW files, including ARW, CR2, NEF, DNG, and RAF. It can group matching RAW and Non-RAW files so that you can review and move them together. Other features include: • Sort by filename, EXIF capture time, or modification date. • Filter by file type or flag. • Zoom in to inspect detail. • View the camera, lens, exposure, and file information. • Undo flag changes. • Keep flags after you close the app. • Use keyboard shortcuts on an iPad. SDCull works offline and does not require an account.

Screenshots

Oak Viewer4 screens
SDCull4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDCull at none against Oak Viewer's 2. SDCull also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Oak Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. SDCull asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Oak Viewer against 4.9 for SDCull. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SDCull has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oak Viewer ships an update every 6 days, SDCull every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Oak Viewer versus SDCull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOak ViewerSDCull
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.126.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeremy DunlapOne Rad Studio LLC

Customer experience

Oak Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SDCull

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Oak Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Oak Viewer Pro$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$9.99
None

SDCull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oak Viewer free?
Oak Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SDCull free?
SDCull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oak Viewer or SDCull?
Oak Viewer is rated higher. Oak Viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SDCull averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Oak Viewer or SDCull have ads?
Neither Oak Viewer nor SDCull shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oak Viewer or SDCull?
Oak Viewer ships an update every 6 days, and SDCull every 2 weeks. Most recently, Oak Viewer was updated on September 28, 2026 and SDCull on October 14, 2026.

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