Comparison

OpenPhotos vs Timich

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

Head to head
About

OpenPhotos

Features
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This is an ios client for OpenPhotos server. Download server at https://openphotos.ca/download/index.html or GitHub: https://github.com/openphotos-ca/openphotos

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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/

Screenshots

OpenPhotos4 screens
Timich3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenPhotos at none against Timich's 2. 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. Timich sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenPhotos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenPhotos ships an update every 2 weeks, Timich every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OpenPhotos versus Timich: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenPhotosTimich
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDeskCentric IncRuno Sahara

In-app purchases

None

OpenPhotos

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Timich

Subscriptions2
  • Timich Reach Personal$1.991 Month
  • Timich Reach Family$3.991 Month

Questions

Is OpenPhotos free?
OpenPhotos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timich free?
Timich is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenPhotos or Timich have ads?
Neither OpenPhotos nor Timich shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenPhotos or Timich?
OpenPhotos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timich every 10 days. Most recently, OpenPhotos was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timich on October 24, 2026.

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