Comparison

CataImage 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

CataImage

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Cataimage is the professional app for photographers that combines a powerful catalog with a true RAW editor, on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Organize thousands of photos, develop your RAW files without compromise, and manage IPTC metadata like a pro — all in a single app. PROFESSIONAL RAW EDITOR • Non-destructive RAW development with real-time preview • Exposure, contrast, highlights/shadows, whites/blacks, temperature, and tint • Curves, HSL, color grading, and Point Color for total color control • Local masks with automatic subject selection (AI) • Healing and cloning to remove imperfections • Over 60 film simulations with realistic grain • Automatic lens and perspective correction (distortion, vignetting) • Cropping, straightening, and perspective correction • Negative to positive: scan and convert your negatives • Soft proofing and single or batch export (JPEG, TIFF, HEIF, PNG) IPTC CATALOG AND METADATA • Unlimited photo management, organized with ease • Complete IPTC editor: title, caption, author, keywords, copyright, location • Find and replace across the metadata of all your images at once • Reusable IPTC templates with batch application • Star ratings and color labels • Batch rename and move ALL YOUR FORMATS • RAW: Canon CR3/CR2, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF, Fujifilm RAF, Leica/Adobe DNG, Pentax PEF, and more • Plus JPEG, HEIF, TIFF, and PNG, with format filtering in the grid ON ALL YOUR DEVICES • Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with an interface optimized for each • Access your photos via iCloud too Whether you need to catalog an archive, develop a RAW shot, or give your files the look of film, Cataimage has everything you need. Cataimage PRO is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.cataimage.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

CataImage4 screens
PhotoCuller Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PhotoCuller Mobile at every 5 days against CataImage's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CataImage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PhotoCuller Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CataImage ships an update every 5 weeks, PhotoCuller Mobile every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CataImage versus PhotoCuller Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCataImagePhotoCuller Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco OtticoJeffrey Kehler

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CataImage

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months1 Month trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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 CataImage free?
CataImage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoCuller Mobile free?
PhotoCuller Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CataImage or PhotoCuller Mobile have ads?
Neither CataImage nor PhotoCuller Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CataImage or PhotoCuller Mobile?
CataImage ships an update every 5 weeks, and PhotoCuller Mobile every 5 days. Most recently, CataImage was updated on October 24, 2026 and PhotoCuller Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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