CardShuttle vs FolderCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CardShuttle
Securely back up your memory cards directly to an external SSD using your iPhone or iPad. Verify every file with checksums for complete data integrity, even when offline.
- Direct backup to external SSD
- File verification with checksums
- Resume interrupted backups
- Field Mode for easy viewing
- Backup verification without original card
- Backup history and export
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CardShuttle backs up your memory card straight to an external SSD with your iPhone. No laptop, no compromises on safety. WHY CARDSHUTTLE When you shoot photos or video in the field, the card fills up sooner or later. CardShuttle copies it to an external SSD and then verifies every single file against the original by checksum. Not just whether the file is there, but whether it matches exactly. Only then do you format the card with peace of mind. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect a card reader and an SSD to your iPhone, for example via a USB-C hub 2. Pick the card folder and a destination folder on the SSD 3. Start the backup: CardShuttle copies, verifies and tells you clearly whether everything matches FEATURES • Copy with real verification (xxHash3-128 or SHA-256) • Automatically detect and resume interrupted backups, already verified files are not copied again • Field Mode: a reduced, easy-to-read view while copying, the screen stays on • Preview of card size and free destination space before the transfer starts • Check a backup later, even without the original card • History of all previous backups • Export as CSV or TXT • RAW, JPG and video: files are copied unchanged WHO IT'S FOR Photographers and videographers who need to empty cards on the go before they can keep shooting: weddings, events, documentaries, drone flights or travel. TRY IT FREE Up to 10 GB per backup and three complete test backups for free. CardShuttle Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited backup size, unlimited history, destination checking without the original card, and export. PRIVACY CardShuttle collects no data. Everything stays on your device: no cloud upload, no account, no tracking. Help and guide: tk-craft.de/cardshuttle/en
FolderCam
Organize work-related photos and videos into dedicated folders, keeping them separate from your personal library. Capture, add details, and manage your media efficiently with features like bulk deletion and customizable retention periods. Start with basic functionality for free or upgrade for advanced organization and cloud saving.
- Save photos directly to chosen folders
- Bulk select photos for deletion or sharing
- Keep personal photos separate
- Add titles, notes, dates, and places to photos
- Set custom photo retention periods by folder
- Scan documents and use camera timer/grid
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Work photos belong in work folders. Choose a folder and take a photo. FolderCam saves it straight to that folder. When the job is done, select several photos and delete them together. Your personal Photos library stays separate. New photos and videos are not automatically added to your device’s Photos library. For all kinds of work Product checks, shop displays, meetings, receipts, deliveries and equipment records: keep each task in its own folder. Find, record and organize • Search by photo title, note or place. • Add a title, note, date and place to each photo. Find and choose places with Apple Maps. • Select multiple photos to move, share or delete together. • Capture photos and videos, scan documents, and use a timer or grid. Set photo retention by folder Photos stay until you delete them by default. If you enable automatic deletion for a folder, its chosen retention period applies to new captures made afterward. Expired photos are removed when you open the app. Switch a photo to Keep before it expires if you still need it. Start free. Do more with Premium. Basic capture, app storage, date selection, standard folder retention, Photos export and direct sharing are free. FolderCam Premium adds unlimited folders, custom retention and deletion schedules, Cloud or Files saving, time and location stamps, ZIP sharing and markup undo. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a lifetime purchase. The current price is shown before purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Your photos and data Photos stay on your device with no automatic upload. Optional Apple or Google sign-in uses Firebase Authentication; it does not back up photos or change Apple purchases. Firebase stores your account ID and provider profile, such as name and email. Delete the account in Settings. Files providers receive copies only when you choose Save to Cloud or Files. RevenueCat receives an anonymous customer identifier and purchase history for Premium verification, subscription management and purchase analytics. Free users may see ads in the library and after some exports; Premium removes ads. Google AdMob may process device identifiers, app interactions and approximate location for ad delivery and measurement. Location permission is requested for Use Current Location or Premium location stamps. Deleting the app deletes its library; export important photos first. Device backups follow iOS settings. Usage analytics is on by default. A previous choice to turn it off remains respected. Firebase receives app interaction events; photos, folder names and precise location are not sent. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CardShuttle at none against FolderCam's shown. FolderCam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CardShuttle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FolderCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CardShuttle against 5.0 for FolderCam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
CardShuttle ships an update every 6 weeks, FolderCam every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | CardShuttle | FolderCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Jens Kramarczyk | Zrindy LLC |
Customer experience
CardShuttle
FolderCam
In-app purchases
CardShuttle
- CardShuttle Pro$12.99
FolderCam
- FolderCam Premium Monthly$1.901 Month
- FolderCam Premium Annual7 Days trial$5.901 Year
- FolderCam Premium Lifetime$9.90








