Comparison

LoopSlide vs GalleryShow

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

Head to head
About

LoopSlide

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. LoopSlide plays your photos and videos in a stunning continuous slideshow with smooth transitions and smart features. Connect to your NAS, browse your photo library, or pick files — LoopSlide handles it all. KEY FEATURES: Smooth Transitions Beautiful slide transitions between photos and videos, randomly varied for a dynamic viewing experience. Multiple Media Sources Play photos from your local library, Files app, WebDAV servers, or SMB/CIFS network shares. Bonjour auto-discovery finds your NAS devices automatically. Ken Burns Effect Elegant slow zoom and pan animation brings your photos to life — just like a professional documentary. Photo Filters Apply B&W, sepia, vintage, warm, or cool filters to create the perfect mood for your slideshow. Clock & Weather Display Show a beautiful large clock and current weather conditions right on your photo frame. Weather data from Open-Meteo — no API key or account needed. Photo Collage Display 2, 4, or 6 photos at once in a stylish grid layout. EXIF Info Overlay See camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for each photo — perfect for photography enthusiasts. Date Stamp Retro camera-style date overlay in multiple formats (YYYY/MM/DD, localized) and 6 languages. Background Music Play music from your library while enjoying your slideshow. Exhibition Mode Schedule automatic start and stop times — perfect for galleries, museums, and commercial displays. AirPlay Support Cast your slideshow to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV in one tap, photos and videos alike. Screen Mirroring fills the TV at its own resolution, and playback keeps going when you switch apps. Always-On Display Keep your device screen awake for continuous, uninterrupted display. Smart Caching Preloads adjacent photos for seamless, buffer-free transitions. PERFECT FOR: - Repurposing an old iPhone or iPad as a digital photo frame - Displaying family memories at home - Art galleries and museum exhibitions - Restaurant and retail digital signage - Office lobby and reception displays - Photography portfolio showcase LoopSlide works entirely offline for local photos. NAS features require a local WiFi connection. No account required, no ads, no tracking.

About

GalleryShow

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Turn the photos and videos already on your iPhone or iPad into a cinematic show. GalleryShow plays your library as a beautiful, full-screen slideshow with film-grade transitions and the classic Ken Burns slow zoom — then casts it to your TV or turns an iPhone or iPad into an always-on digital photo frame. No account. No upload. Your memories stay on your device. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOWS • 20 transitions — fades, Neon, Aurora, Cinematic, Galaxy, Glitch, Prism, Liquid, Heart Reveal, Cyberpunk • Ken Burns slow zoom and pan for a living, breathing look • Color filters to set the mood • Choose slide duration, shuffle, and how images fill the screen • Plays photos and videos, with audio CAST TO YOUR TV • Cast any album to AirPlay or your Smart TV in a couple of taps • Full controls: play, pause, skip, scrub the whole show, mute • Videos and Live Photos play on the big screen with motion DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME • Turn an old iPhone or iPad into a gorgeous living frame • Optional overlay with clock, date, greetings and photo details • Auto orientation, shuffle, and Live Photo motion • Perfect for a desk, shelf, or bedside table BUILT FOR BIG LIBRARIES • Browse by day or month with an instant, smooth timeline • Handles libraries from a few hundred to 100,000+ items • Group favourites into Collections and play or cast them instantly PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-in required • Your photos are never uploaded to our servers • 12 color themes • Available in 24+ languages • Tuned for iPhone and iPad, light and dark GalleryShow is free. Premium unlocks an ad-free experience, Digital Frame mode, all premium transitions and filters, custom color themes, and a lighter, faster, battery-friendly experience. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://woxyn.com/galleryshow/privacy Terms of Use: https://woxyn.com/galleryshow/terms

Screenshots

LoopSlide4 screens
GalleryShow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoopSlide at none against GalleryShow's 2. LoopSlide also leads on ads (none vs shown). GalleryShow's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GalleryShow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LoopSlide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopSlide ships an update every 3 weeks, GalleryShow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LoopSlide versus GalleryShow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSlideGalleryShow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJING JIE LINAline Figueira da Silva

In-app purchases

None

LoopSlide

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GalleryShow

Subscriptions2
  • Premium — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium — Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is LoopSlide free?
LoopSlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GalleryShow free?
GalleryShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopSlide or GalleryShow have ads?
GalleryShow shows ads; LoopSlide does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopSlide or GalleryShow?
LoopSlide ships an update every 3 weeks, and GalleryShow every 9 days. Most recently, LoopSlide was updated on October 28, 2026 and GalleryShow on October 18, 2026.

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