Comparison

Simple vs Auto Image Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Simple

Features
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Simple-Photo-Frame is a digital photo frame app designed to let you simply enjoy the photos stored on your device. Just select your favorite photos, and a beautiful slideshow will start instantly. Featuring a built-in clock and date display, this app is perfect for anyone looking to repurpose their unused tablets or smartphones into a digital clock and photo frame. Enjoy your favorite memories while easily checking the time and date at a glance. [Key Features] Browse and select multiple photos directly from your device Slideshow playback (Play / Pause) Clock and date overlay display Adjustable text size for the time and date Customizable display colors Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish) Quick access to Help, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service [Recommended For] People who want to relax and look back at family and travel memories. Those wanting to repurpose an unused tablet or smartphone into a digital photo frame with a clock. Anyone looking for a new way to give old devices a second life as a desk clock or wall-mounted display. Users who want a large, highly visible time and date display. Anyone who wants to enjoy their photos and a clock simultaneously with simple, intuitive controls. [About Privacy] This app requires access to your device's photo library solely for the purpose of displaying your photos. We NEVER upload your photo data to our servers. Your photos remain completely local to your device, ensuring your privacy is fully protected. Note: This app may use Google AdMob to deliver advertisements.

About

Auto Image Scroll

Features
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Open it, press play, and it scrolls. A hands-free image viewer that keeps moving at a steady speed without you touching the screen. Comic and doujinshi ZIP and CBZ files, photo books, illustration sets, long screenshots, reference images. When you want to read but your hands are busy, Auto Image Scroll turns the pages for you β€” while eating, while exercising, between tasks. WHO IT IS FOR - Anyone reading comic or doujinshi ZIP and CBZ files on a phone - Anyone who wants photo books and illustration sets to play by themselves - Anyone whose hands are busy β€” cooking, training, commuting - Anyone checking long screenshots or reference images at a steady pace MAIN FEATURES - Read ZIP and CBZ without unzipping, sorted in natural file order - JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF and BMP supported (animated GIFs play) - Three view modes: vertical scroll, horizontal scroll and page turn - Right-to-left reading for manga - Trim margins automatically, so blank borders do not eat the screen - Speed control from slow to fast, plus a custom speed - Loop playback and automatic position saving - Continue to the next volume in the same folder when one finishes - A library with folders and cover images - Jump to any page from the thumbnail grid - The screen stays awake while auto-scrolling - Everything runs on your device. No image is ever uploaded PLANS Free: browsing, auto-scroll, speed control and automatic margin trimming (up to 100 images at a time, up to 3 stored ZIP or CBZ files). Pro (monthly, yearly or one-time): unlimited images, unlimited stored archives, loop playback, resume from your last position, custom speed, dark mode and continuing to the next volume. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. ABOUT THE SUBSCRIPTION - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - A subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and is charged within 24 hours of renewal. - You can manage or cancel it in your account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple4 screens
Auto Image Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Auto Image Scroll's 3. Simple also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Auto Image Scroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Auto Image Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 2 days, Auto Image Scroll every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Simple versus Auto Image Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleAuto Image Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryasunori nishimuraSeiya.k

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Auto Image Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Image Scroll free?
Auto Image Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple or Auto Image Scroll have ads?
Simple shows ads; Auto Image Scroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Auto Image Scroll?
Simple ships an update every 2 days, and Auto Image Scroll every 6 days. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 14, 2026 and Auto Image Scroll on October 13, 2026.

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