Comparison

HashPhotos vs MaxCurve

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

Head to head
About

HashPhotos

Take full control of your photo and video library with advanced organization, cleanup, and editing tools. Securely manage memories with a local library option and robust privacy features. Enhance your visual content with a comprehensive suite of editing and conversion utilities.

Highlights
  • Keyword tagging and smart albums
  • Duplicate and similar photo finder
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Metadata viewer and editor
  • Photo and video editing tools
  • Local private library
  • Import/export and Wi-Fi transfer
Features
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Tired of the Photos app falling short? HashPhotos gives you real control over your photo library — the way it should have always worked. Organize your memories the way you want. Find any photo in seconds. Clean up your library with ease. All with a rich set of tools for photos and videos, built right in. HashPhotos works seamlessly with your iOS photo library, and also includes a Local Library for photos you want to keep completely private. Your privacy is our priority. HashPhotos never transmits your photos or personal data to external servers. Everything stays on your device. ◆ Organize · Keywords (tags), searchable in Apple Photos as well · Smart Album · Uncategorized Album (See photos not in an album) · Tray, Album Bar, Album Picker · Add To Album (with quick access to Pinned and Recents) · 5-Star Rating ◆ Clean Up · Find Duplicates · Find Similar Photos · Compare and Pick ◆ Navigate & Search · Search by keywords, built-in filters (format, size, title, filename, caption, location, and more), date/period, and dimensions · Timeline and Events · Map View · Calendar · Customizable sidebar with pin album support · Album picker with grid view ◆ Viewer · Photo and Video Information · Metadata Viewer · Histogram · Animated Image (GIF, PNG, WebP, HEICS, AVIF) · Live Text and Cut-out Object · Memo ◆ Customization · Thumbnails: sort (by date, size, filename, duration, rating, shuffle), grouping, layout styles (grid, mosaic, natural, waterfall), size, spacing, badges, additional info · Viewer: UI visibility controls, video/Live Photo playback options, customizable gesture actions, and more · Per-album view options, sidebar, and more ◆ Import & Export · Import files and folders · Export albums or folders · Send to / receive from Mac or PC via Wi-Fi · Save to Files (including Live Photos) · System share integration ◆ Security & Privacy · Local Library (Local / Private Album) · Passcode and Face ID · Fake Passcode for unlocking Private Album · Privacy Options ◆ Photo Editor · Crop, Rotate, Flip, Angle · Adjustments and Filters (60+) · Image / Text Overlay, Drawing, Stickers · Blur, Tilt Shift, Shape Mask · Eraser (Remove Background) · Frame ◆ Video Editor · Trim, Flip, Rotate · Filter and Adjustments ◆ Tools · Convert: image format, video/Live Photo to animated image (GIF, PNG, WebP), Live Photo to video or still image · Batch Edit: apply filter, resize, rotate, flip, invert color · Properties: adjust date/time, location, title, memo, favorite · Metadata: edit, remove, import IPTC Keywords · Utilities: combine photos, create animated GIF, slideshow, extract video frame, hide faces, show photos nearby ◆ Embedded Camera · Save photos directly into an album · Take photos with a filter See more at https://hashphotos.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MaxCurve

This professional photo editor offers advanced curve editing with 28 unique curve types, surpassing even desktop software. It includes a manual camera, HDR, layers, masks, and blend modes for detailed image reconstruction and artistic expression.

Highlights
  • 28 comprehensive curve editing tools
  • Pro manual camera controls
  • Layer management with blend modes
  • Masking and channel adjustments
  • HDR and vignette tools
  • Sync with Photoshop via Wi-Fi
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Best Apps of 2016, as Chosen by Apple. MaxCurve is a professional photo editor, which has the most comprehensive curve editing function and pro manual camera. MaxCurve achieves great innovation with 28 curves, most of which users have never seen on other apps. Even Photoshop can't achieve such an exquisite adjustment performance. Furthermore, manual camera, HDR, layer, channel, mask, preset, blend mode, opacity, crop and vignette are available. MaxCurve is able to edit every detail of your photos to its maximum design and also help to perfectly reconstruct your photography works. It's an indispensable app for photographers, and an essential tool serving as great assistant for artists. "MaxCurve should satisfy even the most perfectionist image editors." -- DPReview "Take your iPhone photography to new levels with MaxCurve." -- App Advice "MaxCurve brings professional image editing that even goes beyond some of the Photoshop curve functions. Recommended." -- Life in LoFi "Even more powerful desktop applications like Photoshop don’t offer the same level of control over some of their adjustments as MaxCurve does through its diverse range of curves tools." -- iPhone Photography School RGB KIT - RGB, Red, Green and Blue curves CMYK KIT - CMYK, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black curves LIGHTNESS KIT - Contrast/Lightness curve - Exposure/Lightness curve, like shadow/highlight in Photoshop - Gamma/Lightness curve - Temperature/Lightness curve - Lightness/Hue curve, like hue/saturation in Photoshop - Black & White/Hue curve, best BW tool ever HSL KIT - Hue curve, like hue/saturation in Photoshop - Hue/Saturation curve - Hue/Lightness curve, like color balance in Photoshop - Saturation curve - Saturation/Hue curve - Saturation/Lightness curve LAB KIT - a curve - a/Luminosity curve - Copy a to b curve - b curve - b/Luminosity curve - Copy b to a curve - Luminosity curve LAYER KIT - Manage curves using maximum 40 layers - Add color layer, texture layer or self-blending layer; then set blend modes like in Photoshop - Adjust blending opacity using curves - Add mask for every layer CHANNEL KIT - RGB, CMYK, HSL and LAB channels - Check and adjust channels separately MORE KITS - HDR brings a stunning look to your image by using one image - Crop, rotation, mirror and ratio tools - Sharpness, blur, grain, structure and vignette tools - Powerful history function with snapshot - Pixelate and border tools MANUAL CAMERA - Adjust the exposure, ISO, shutter speed, temperature and focus by manual - Use the presets to be the filters while taking photos - Use it as a standalone camera SYNC TO PHOTOSHOP - MaxCurve can be linked to your Mac or PC's Photoshop using Wi-Fi, import images from Photoshop and export them back again after processing - Output presets as the format of 3D LUT, and use them in the function named 'Color Lookup' of Photoshop - You can perform collaborative work with Photoshop like a plugin, first of its kind ever created PROFESSIONAL EDIT - Process and save images as FULL size without downscaling resolution - Support for JPEG, TIFF, PNG and RAW (CRW, CR2, DNG, ARW, RAF, ORF, NEF, MRW, PEF, and others) - Reserve EXIF and GPS information as original picture - Add copyright info into EXIF, or add watermark for protecting your copyright - Choice of export quality - Analyze pictures by professional histogram and gradient map - Open MaxCurve in system's Photos app, and have it serve as a filter extension - Support is available for split view on iPad and 3D touch SHARE CURVES - Save curves into presets for subsequent and future use - We set up an online curve sharing platform for users to share photography artworks and curves without registration - Find inspiration on a publication highlighting creativity from around the globe - Save curves of other photographers to local presets Have suggestions or problems? Contact us via email: support@ maxcurve. net

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
MaxCurve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HashPhotos at Free against MaxCurve's $0.99. HashPhotos also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). MaxCurve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

HashPhotos is free to download; MaxCurve costs $0.99 up front. HashPhotos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MaxCurve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HashPhotos against 4.7 for MaxCurve. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 924 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 81% of MaxCurve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, MaxCurve every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HashPhotos versus MaxCurve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosMaxCurve
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings)4.7 (924 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better924
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbeyondf晓东 王

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,497 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews806 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.6%

MaxCurve

All ratings921 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

HashPhotos

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo management
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Excellent search and filtering capabilities
  • 📂 Effective album organization
  • 🏷️ Versatile tagging and metadata features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering behavior
  • 📂 Difficulty managing albums and folders
  • 🔗 Lack of seamless integration with other platforms
  • 🔒 Frustration with password-protected features

MaxCurve

From 924 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo editing capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Excellent color correction and curve tools
  • 💻 Great for desktop and mobile editing
  • 🖌️ Versatile layering and blending options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔁 Lack of updates and bug fixes
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices/OS
  • 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases and subscription model
  • 🤔 Steep learning curve for some advanced features

Bugs and requests

HashPhotos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when zooming in on videos
  • Issues with importing photos from external sources
  • Inconsistent behavior when moving photos between albums

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort photos by file name or size
  • Enhanced batch editing and processing tools
  • Improved syncing and backup options
  • Better integration with Apple Photos and other photo apps
  • More customization options for the user interface

MaxCurve

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lower interface elements being cut off
  • Filter masks appearing misaligned
  • Photos disappearing after editing
  • Frequent, unpredictable crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Local masking and selective editing tools
  • Levels and histogram adjustments
  • Skin smoothing and portrait enhancement
  • Improved undo/redo functionality
  • Expanded RAW file support

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HashPhotos

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Tip - Nice One$1.99
  • Tip - Awesome$4.99
  • Tip - You Rock$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Tip - Legend$19.99
  • All in One Pack$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • All in One (Legacy)$34.99
None

MaxCurve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MaxCurve free?
MaxCurve costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or MaxCurve?
MaxCurve is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while MaxCurve averages 4.7 from 924 ratings.
Do HashPhotos or MaxCurve have ads?
Neither HashPhotos nor MaxCurve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or MaxCurve?
HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, and MaxCurve every 4 weeks. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on November 6, 2026 and MaxCurve on November 6, 2026.

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