Comparison

ShadowCat Album vs ScopeKit

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

Head to head
About

ShadowCat Album

Manage your photo library locally without uploading to the cloud. Organize with albums and tags, automatically sort new photos, and create collages. Offers cleanup tools and a trash feature for easy recovery.

Highlights
  • Organize with albums and tags
  • Auto-organize new photos
  • Home screen widgets
  • Photo cleanup tools
  • Collage creation
  • Trash for recovery
Features
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ShadowCat Album is a local photo management app built to keep your library clean and easy to browse. No account required. We do **not** upload your photos to our own servers—you stay in control. 1) Photo Organizing (Core) - Organize with albums and tags, mark favorites - Faster browsing with a cleaner structure 2) Auto-organize After Taking Photos - Automatically organize new photos into selected albums/tags - Great for staying tidy with minimal effort 3) Home Screen Widgets - Multiple widget sizes to showcase your photos - Multiple sources supported (Random/Tag/Fixed; Album source is Pro-only) More Features - Cleanup: quickly find items to clean (videos, Live Photos, screenshots, large files, etc.) - Trash: restore mistakes anytime; items are removed from Apple Photos only after you confirm in Trash - Collage tools: long stitch, wide stitch, grid crop - Photo diary & stats: memories and trends at a glance Free Limits (Current Version) - Photo organizing: 30 starter items + 20/day - Auto-organize duration: 10 minutes starter + 5 minutes/day Pro (Optional: subscription / lifetime) - Unlock higher limits (up to unlimited), longer auto-organize duration (up to unlimited), faster widget refresh, album source for widgets, and more - Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled; manage/cancel in Apple ID Subscriptions Terms: https://shadowcats.netlify.app/terms Privacy: https://shadowcats.netlify.app/privacy Contact: 3d.slipbox@gmail.com

About

ScopeKit

Features
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ScopeKit turns iPhone into a professional field toolkit for imaging and measurement. Whether you need to check distance before a shot, visualize depth information, or save ProRAW files directly to Photos or external storage, ScopeKit brings these capabilities together in a clear, focused interface that is ready when you are. Key Features Apple ProRAW Capture Manually control ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance. Save ProRAW DNG files to Photos or external storage for smoother field capture and post-production workflows. LiDAR Center Measurement Read distance from the center point of the frame, with modes for distance, height, and speed to make on-site judgment faster and more intuitive. Depth Preview and Color Mapping Convert depth data into a readable color image. Customize near, mid, and far colors, and save the current depth frame for review and reference. Simultaneous Front and Back Recording Use the front and back cameras in the same session, and manage preview layout, codec settings, and file-saving behavior. Photos and external storage are both supported. Quick Launch with Camera Control Supports Camera Control for faster access to the mode you use most. Designed for Field Work Reduce switching and repeated steps while shooting, measuring, scouting, and documenting. ScopeKit organizes multiple system-level capabilities into a more efficient workflow. Please note: Some features require supported iPhone models, camera hardware, or system capabilities, including Apple ProRAW, LiDAR, depth data, and Camera Control. Feature availability varies by device.

Screenshots

ShadowCat Album4 screens
ScopeKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShadowCat Album at Free against ScopeKit's $1.99. ScopeKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ShadowCat Album is free to download; ScopeKit costs $1.99 up front. ShadowCat Album sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ScopeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShadowCat Album versus ScopeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowCat AlbumScopeKit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer斌 胡实隆 杨

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShadowCat Album

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$9.99
None

ScopeKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShadowCat Album free?
ShadowCat Album is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScopeKit free?
ScopeKit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShadowCat Album or ScopeKit have ads?
Neither ShadowCat Album nor ScopeKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShadowCat Album or ScopeKit?
ShadowCat Album ships an update every 11 days, and ScopeKit every 11 days. Most recently, ShadowCat Album was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScopeKit on October 31, 2026.

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