Comparison

Viewlet vs GalleryShow

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

Head to head
About

Viewlet

Features
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Viewlet transforms your photo and video library into immersive slideshows. Browse albums, photos, videos, and GIFs in a smooth viewer built for instant playback from your existing media library — no importing, editing, or project setup required. Viewlet works directly with the albums and folders already organized on your device. Open an album, choose a style, and start watching. Features: • Turn albums, folders, and media collections into polished slideshows • Watch photos, videos, and GIFs in one app • Start slideshows instantly from your existing media library • Choose from multiple slideshow presets, from calm to dynamic • Explore different transition and motion styles • Use multi-image scenes for more visual variety • Adjust slide timing, playback order, and viewing behavior • Customize backgrounds and color mood • Filter content by media type and file format • Easy to use, with advanced customization options when you want more control • Enjoy your slideshows on the big screen using screen mirroring Whether you want a calm ambient slideshow or a more engaging way to browse memories, Viewlet gives your gallery a fresh viewing experience. Viewlet includes a free 7-day trial. After that, Pro features such as Custom Presets, additional transitions, and more are available through a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Viewlet4 screens
GalleryShow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Viewlet at none against GalleryShow's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Viewlet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GalleryShow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Viewlet versus GalleryShow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewletGalleryShow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander FischerAline Figueira da Silva

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Viewlet

One-time1
  • Viewlet Pro Lifetime$3.99
2 purchases

GalleryShow

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

Questions

Is Viewlet free?
Viewlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GalleryShow free?
GalleryShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Viewlet or GalleryShow have ads?
GalleryShow shows ads; Viewlet does not.

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