Comparison

SmartAlbum Pro vs PDFBeam

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

Head to head
About

SmartAlbum Pro

Organize your photo library automatically with intelligent rules. Quickly find any image using advanced filters and deep metadata search. Effortlessly manage large collections and rediscover memories with precision date filtering.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo organization
  • Intelligent rule-based albums
  • Advanced photo filtering
  • Deep metadata search
  • Precision date filtering
  • Customizable smart rules
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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SmartAlbum Pro – Intelligent Photo Albums Bring the power of Mac-style Smart Albums to your iPhone and iPad. SmartAlbum Pro automatically organizes your photos using intelligent rules—so you spend less time scrolling and more time enjoying your memories. #####Your Photos, Automatically Organized##### Stop manually sorting thousands of images. Create smart albums that instantly collect exactly the photos you want based on type, metadata, and custom conditions. As your library grows, your smart albums update themselves—automatically including new photos and videos that match your rules. #####Find Anything in Seconds##### Advanced filters help you pinpoint photos instantly: • Favorites, Edited, Live Photos, Portrait, Panorama, and HDR • Screenshots, standard photos, RAW files, and Videos • Combine conditions for laser-focused results #####Search Deep Metadata##### Go beyond basic search with professional-grade metadata filtering: • File Name, Caption, Title, and Keywords • Perfect for photographers, content creators, and power users managing extensive libraries #####Precision Date Filtering##### Rediscover memories from any moment with custom date range searches. Whether it's last weekend or a vacation from five years ago, find the exact time period you're looking for. #####Smart Rules, Your Way##### Build powerful multi-condition filters: • Filter within existing albums • Stack multiple criteria for precise results • Create custom rules that organize photos automatically #####Edit Rules Anytime##### Your needs change—and your smart albums should too. Easily modify the rules and conditions of any existing smart album at any time. Update a filter, add new criteria, or refine your search, and the album instantly refreshes to match your latest photos and videos. No need to start over. #####Power Meets Simplicity##### SmartAlbum Pro pairs professional-grade organization with an intuitive, clean interface. No complicated setup—just powerful tools that work the moment you open the app. Built For: • Large photo libraries that feel unmanageable • Photographers working with RAW and professional formats • Content creators who need to find specific assets fast • Anyone who wants a cleaner, smarter photo library #####Privacy First##### Your photos stay on your device. SmartAlbum Pro works directly with your local photo library—no uploading, no cloud processing, and no compromise on privacy. Stop searching. Start organizing smarter. Download SmartAlbum Pro today and transform the way you manage your photos. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDFBeam

Features
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PDFBeam makes it easy to convert PDF documents into shareable QR codes. Upload your PDF, generate a unique link, and instantly create a QR code that can be scanned from any device. Whether you're sharing manuals, brochures, presentations, menus, catalogs, or documents, PDFBeam provides a simple and fast workflow. FEATURES • Upload PDF files securely • Generate QR codes for uploaded documents • Access and manage your uploaded files • Sign in with Email or Apple ID • Simple and clean user interface • View and manage your account profile • Fast cloud-based processing PDFBeam Premium is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription. Subscription pricing may vary by region and is displayed within the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://pdfbeam.onrender.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

SmartAlbum Pro4 screens
PDFBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDFBeam at every 2 weeks against SmartAlbum Pro's every 3 months. SmartAlbum Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). 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. SmartAlbum Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDFBeam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartAlbum Pro ships an update every 3 months, PDFBeam every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartAlbum Pro versus PDFBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartAlbum ProPDFBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer栋 陈AHMET SEZER FIDANCI

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SmartAlbum Pro

Subscriptions5
  • SmartAlbum Month Subscription$2.991 Month
  • SmartAlbum Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • SmartAlbum 3-Month Subscription$7.993 Months
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  • SmartAlbum Year Subscription$12.991 Year
  • SmartAlbum Yearly Subscription$16.991 Year
1 purchases

PDFBeam

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SmartAlbum Pro free?
SmartAlbum Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFBeam free?
PDFBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartAlbum Pro or PDFBeam have ads?
Neither SmartAlbum Pro nor PDFBeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartAlbum Pro or PDFBeam?
SmartAlbum Pro ships an update every 3 months, and PDFBeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartAlbum Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDFBeam on October 31, 2026.

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