Comparison

SDCull vs PhotoCuller Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

PhotoCuller Mobile

Streamline your photo editing workflow on the go. This app allows photographers to ingest, organize, and select their best shots from shoots directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports RAW files and offers advanced features like smart stacking and metadata application for efficient delivery.

Highlights
  • Ingest photos from SD cards and storage
  • Organize photos into stacks
  • Compare images side-by-side
  • Apply ratings, flags, and color labels
  • Support for RAW, JPEG, HEIC, PNG, TIFF
  • Remote FTP/FTPS access
  • Export selects with metadata
Features
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Go from a full card to your final selects, wherever you are. PhotoCuller brings a fast, focused photo-culling workflow to iPhone and iPad. Ingest a shoot, organize related frames into stacks, compare similar images, apply ratings and metadata, and deliver your selects without waiting to get back to your desk. Built for photographers who shoot more than they want to sort, PhotoCuller helps you find the best images quickly while keeping you in control of every decision. INGEST AND REVIEW Import photos from an SD card or connected storage, browse local or remote folders, or work directly with your Apple Photos library. Photos appear as they are copied, so you can begin reviewing before ingest finishes. PhotoCuller supports RAW files from major camera brands, along with JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and TIFF. RAW+JPEG pairs are handled together for a cleaner workflow. CULL WITH CONFIDENCE • Rate, flag, favorite, reject, and apply color labels • Filter and sort large shoots to narrow your choices • Review photos in a fast, customizable grid • Inspect images at full resolution with smooth pan and zoom • Compare two photos side by side with synchronized zoom • Check sharpness with focus peaking • Identify exposure problems with highlight and shadow warnings • View a live histogram while reviewing • Inspect detected faces in a dedicated Face Panel • Use touch controls or customizable hardware-keyboard shortcuts SMART STACKING Keep bursts and related frames together without cluttering your grid. • Create and organize stacks manually • Drag photos into existing stacks • Expand or collapse stacks while reviewing • Reorder photos and choose the stack’s hero image • Automatically group photos by capture-time proximity • Preview Auto Stack results before applying them REMOTE FTP AND FTPS ACCESS Connect PhotoCuller to saved FTP or encrypted FTPS servers from your iPhone or iPad. Browse remote folders, load an existing shoot, or watch a folder for new photos as they arrive. Remote images are downloaded as needed and can be cached locally, letting you start reviewing without first copying the entire folder. Create and manage remote folders, copy or move photos between locations, and use FTP or FTPS folders as workflow destinations. ORGANIZE AND DELIVER Build repeatable workflows that select photos by rating, flags, color labels, file type, and other criteria. Rename files, convert RAW images to JPEG, apply IPTC metadata, and route your selects to local folders, Apple Photos, or saved FTP and FTPS servers. Create reusable IPTC templates, filename and folder templates, filter presets, and code replacements to speed up recurring jobs. CONTINUE YOUR CULL WITH CULLSYNC Have the same shoot on more than one device? Create a named CullSync from selected photos, visible photos, or a filter preset. Ratings, labels, flags, favorites, stacks, crops, and IPTC metadata sync privately through iCloud, ready to compare or apply to matching photos on another PhotoCuller device. Original photos stay local. MADE FOR MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOWS PhotoCuller is designed for both iPhone and iPad, with an interface that adapts to portrait and landscape use. Local workflows work offline, processing happens on your device, and no PhotoCuller account is required. Download PhotoCuller and cull shoots of up to 50 photos at no cost. Unlock the Full Version to work without the photo limit. Spend less time sorting and more time working with your best images. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PhotoCuller Terms & Conditions: https://www.photoculler.com/terms

Screenshots

SDCull4 screens
PhotoCuller Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDCull at none against PhotoCuller Mobile's 3. SDCull also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4). PhotoCuller Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. PhotoCuller Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SDCull asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SDCull against 5.0 for PhotoCuller Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDCull ships an update every 2 weeks, PhotoCuller Mobile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SDCull versus PhotoCuller Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDCullPhotoCuller Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Rad Studio LLCJeffrey Kehler

Customer experience

SDCull

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

PhotoCuller Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SDCull

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PhotoCuller Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • PhotoCuller Full1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • PhotoCuller Full1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SDCull free?
SDCull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoCuller Mobile free?
PhotoCuller Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SDCull or PhotoCuller Mobile?
PhotoCuller Mobile is rated higher. SDCull averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PhotoCuller Mobile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SDCull or PhotoCuller Mobile have ads?
Neither SDCull nor PhotoCuller Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDCull or PhotoCuller Mobile?
SDCull ships an update every 2 weeks, and PhotoCuller Mobile every 5 days. Most recently, SDCull was updated on October 25, 2026 and PhotoCuller Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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