Comparison

Camera to Files vs Folder Camera

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

Head to head
About

Camera to Files

Organize work photos and videos with smart naming and automatic sorting into cloud storage. Capture, scan, and rename files efficiently with customizable camera controls and bulk renaming options.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video sorting
  • Smart naming with 21 tokens
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • Multi-page PDF scanning
  • On-device OCR (Pro feature)
  • Customizable camera controls
  • Bulk renaming of existing files (Pro feature)
Features
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Take photos straight into the right folder, with filenames that keep every job organized. Choose a folder once, then capture photos, videos and scans that land exactly where you want them. Save to Files, iCloud Drive, OneDrive or Google Drive, so you stop digging through your camera roll later. Made for work photos - Pin favorite folders and switch jobs in one tap. Free includes 1 Favorite. Pro unlocks unlimited Favorites. - Smart Naming with 21 tokens: date, time, weekday, place, device, image size, ISO, GPS, sequence numbers and more, with a live preview while you type - Optional Auto-Sort into Year / Month / Day folders - Quick Rename and Quick Tag right after you shoot - Photo, Video and Scan in one simple camera - Quick Reveal in Files and easy sharing - Volume buttons as shutter (optional) Cloud folders Upload to OneDrive Personal or Business, or to Google Drive. If your network drops mid-upload to OneDrive, Camera to Files queues the file and finishes it when connectivity returns. Powerful scanning Create multi-page PDFs with color, grayscale or black-and-white modes, plus DPI and margin controls. Pro unlocks on-device OCR with multi-language detection, so the text inside scanned pages is searchable in Files, Preview and Spotlight. Camera control Tap to focus and meter. Long-press to lock AE/AF and drag the reticle handle to bias exposure. Labeled lens chips (Ultra-Wide, Wide, Tele), self-timer (3s / 10s), and grids including rule of thirds, square, golden spiral and diagonals. Choose JPEG or HEIC and quality. Record video with stabilization. Pro unlocks up to 4K/60 video. Bulk Rename (Pro) Rename existing photos, videos and PDFs in any folder using your current naming template, with one-tap undo. Made for frequent use Use Siri or the Action Button to launch straight into the camera or scanner. Spotlight indexes each capture action, so you can search "take a photo" and shoot. Try Pro Get a 15-minute Pro preview. Extra Favorites and Pro features need the one-time Pro purchase.

About

Folder Camera

Organize photos as you take them by selecting a destination folder before snapping. Features include hidden folders, password encryption, live filters, and easy file management. Ideal for travelers, students, and privacy-conscious users.

Highlights
  • Organize photos while shooting
  • Select destination folder before snapping
  • Hide and unhide private folders
  • Password encryption for secure folders
  • 17 live aesthetic filters
  • Easy file management and gallery control
  • Intuitive UI with Dark Mode support
Features
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* The Magic of Instant Organization, Folders Camera! Say goodbye to a messy camera roll. Stop wasting time organizing photos after you take them. With Folders Camera, you organize while you shoot. Simply select a folder, snap your photo, and it’s automatically saved exactly where it belongs. From travel memories to work documents, keep everything perfectly sorted instantly. [Key Features] - Select & Shoot: Choose your folder before you snap. Photos are saved directly to the destination—no sorting needed later. - Hide & Seek Folders: Have private folders? You can completely hide specific folders from the list and unhide them whenever you need. - Secure Protection: Keep your private moments safe with SHA-256 password encryption. - 17 Live Filters: Capture the perfect mood with 17 real-time aesthetic filters. - Easy Management: Move files and manage your gallery with total freedom. - Intuitive UI & Dark Mode: Designed for ease of use, fully supporting Dark Mode for comfortable viewing. [Recommended For] - Travelers: Sort photos by city or day instantly while traveling. - Students & Pros: Keep whiteboard notes, receipts, and work documents separate from your personal selfies. - Privacy Seekers: Anyone who wants to keep specific photos hidden and secure. Download Folders Camera now and experience the smartest way to organize your gallery!

Screenshots

Camera to Files4 screens
Folder Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera to Files at 3.9 against Folder Camera's 2.0. Camera to Files also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Folder Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, 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. Camera to Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folder Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera to Files holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera to Files has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Camera to Files's written reviews are positive against 0% of Folder Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera to Files ships an update fortnightly, Folder Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camera to Files versus Folder Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera to FilesFolder Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad Pickardjongku han

Customer experience

Camera to Files

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Folder Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Camera to Files

One-time1
  • Pro (One-Time Unlock)$7.99
None

Folder Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera to Files free?
Camera to Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folder Camera free?
Folder Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera to Files or Folder Camera?
Camera to Files is rated higher. Camera to Files averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Folder Camera averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Camera to Files or Folder Camera have ads?
Neither Camera to Files nor Folder Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera to Files or Folder Camera?
Camera to Files ships an update fortnightly, and Folder Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Camera to Files was updated on November 5, 2026 and Folder Camera on October 31, 2026.

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