Comparison

PhotoFun vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

PhotoFun

Easily create stunning photo collages, personalized photo cards, and stylish photo walls. Powerful editing tools, trendy templates, and fun designs transform your photos into unique memories.

Highlights
  • Photo editing tools (crop, rotate, adjust)
  • Filter and effect application
  • Grid and freestyle collage layouts
  • Customizable photo cards
  • Photo booth templates
  • Stickers, fonts, and frames
  • High-resolution saving and social sharing
Features
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Create beautiful photo collages, stylish photo walls, and personalized photo cards with just one app. Our app boasts powerful editing tools, gorgeous templates, and fun designs inspired by social media trends, helping you transform everyday photos into creative and cherished memories. Features Photo Editor • Crop, rotate, and resize photos • Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. • Apply beautiful filters and effects • Instantly enhance image quality Collage Maker • Grid collage templates • Freestyle collage layouts • Easily combine multiple photos • Customize spacing, borders, and backgrounds Photo Cards • Create K-pop style photo cards • Design celebrity-style card layouts • Add names, stickers, decorations, and text • Collect and share your favorite creations Photo Booth • Classic photo bar templates • Retro aesthetic designs • Party and friendship photo layouts • Instantly create photo bars suitable for social media Creative Resources • Stylish stickers and frames • Beautiful fonts and text effects • Seasonal and themed templates • Regularly updated content Share Anytime, Anywhere • Save as high-resolution images • Share to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and more • It can be directly exported as a printable file. Whether you're creating wonderful memories with friends, designing beautiful photo cards, or making the perfect collage, we can make every photo unique. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://allmtmh.com/pt07/privacy Terms of User: https://allmtmh.com/pt07/terms

About

SmartFolder

Securely upload, transfer, and share files to the cloud. Access documents and media across devices, with offline viewing for over 175 formats. Offers high-speed distribution for large files and instant capture of documents via mobile.

Highlights
  • Cloud file upload and transfer
  • Cross-device file access
  • Offline file viewing
  • Support for 175+ file formats
  • Large file sharing
  • Mobile document capture
Features
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

PhotoFun4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartFolder at 4.6 against PhotoFun's 3.9. SmartFolder also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 34) and chart position (#28 vs #156). PhotoFun's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PhotoFun sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartFolder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFolder has 188 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PhotoFun versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoFunSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (34 ratings)4.6 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#156#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer弼凯 尹宽 宁

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PhotoFun

Subscriptions5
  • Continuous package week$9.997 Days
  • Continuous package week$19.997 Days
  • Continuous package week3 Days trial$19.997 Days
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  • Continuous package month$34.991 Month
  • Continuous package month$39.991 Month
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is PhotoFun free?
PhotoFun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoFun or SmartFolder?
SmartFolder is rated higher. PhotoFun averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.6 from 188 ratings.
Do PhotoFun or SmartFolder have ads?
SmartFolder shows ads; PhotoFun does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoFun or SmartFolder?
PhotoFun ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoFun was updated on November 15, 2026 and SmartFolder on November 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, PhotoFun or SmartFolder?
PhotoFun currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and SmartFolder at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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