Comparison

HashPhotos vs ImageMate

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

Head to head
About

HashPhotos

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing, editing, and organizing your photos and videos. It provides advanced tools for cleaning up your library, searching for specific images, and enhancing your media with a robust editor. Enjoy a private and customizable photo experience.

Highlights
  • Organize photos with keywords and smart albums
  • Find and remove duplicate photos
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Built-in photo and video editor
  • Private local library with passcode protection
  • Import/export via Wi-Fi
  • Customizable viewer and thumbnail options
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

ImageMate

A fast and powerful app for viewing, organizing, and protecting your photos and videos. It offers a secure private vault, smart tagging, and easy file management for large collections. Keep your memories organized and private.

Highlights
  • Fast photo viewing
  • Built-in video player
  • Powerful photo manager
  • Smart tags and search
  • Private photo vault
  • Easy photo import
Features
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ImageMate – Photo Viewer, Private Photo Vault & Gallery Manager ImageMate is a fast and powerful photo viewer and photo manager designed for people who love photos. Browse high-resolution images smoothly, organize thousands of photos and videos effortlessly, and protect your private memories with a secure private photo vault. All your photos and videos — beautifully organized in one place. -------- Key Features Fast Photo Viewer Enjoy a smooth and powerful image viewing experience. • Browse high-resolution photos instantly • Support for large images and long screenshots • Ultra-fast loading for large photo libraries • Clean and distraction-free photo viewer Perfect for viewing photos, screenshots, wallpapers, and large images. -------- Built-in Video Player Watch videos directly inside the app. • Smooth video playback • Energy-efficient system player • Support for common video formats Your photos and videos stay together in one gallery. -------- Powerful Photo Manager Manage thousands of photos and videos easily. • Rename, move, copy, and delete files • Batch compress or extract archives • View file properties instantly • Organize files like a professional gallery manager Perfect for users who store many photos on their device. -------- Smart Tags & Search Quickly find the photos you want. • Add tags to important photos and videos • Sort photos in different ways • Fast fuzzy search and multi-keyword search Never lose track of your photos again. -------- Private Photo Vault Protect your private photos and videos with powerful privacy tools. • Hide photos and videos inside the app • Hidden files are invisible by default • Lock the app with a password • Super Hidden Mode conceals privacy features completely Your private memories stay private. -------- Import Photos Easily Add photos and videos in multiple ways: • Import from Photos • Import from Files • Transfer files from PC via WiFi • Transfer files from Mac via Finder or iTunes Your files remain local and under your control. -------- Why Users Love ImageMate • Fast photo viewer • Powerful photo manager • Secure private photo vault • Built-in video player • Designed for large photo collections ImageMate makes viewing, organizing, and protecting photos simple and enjoyable. -------- Contact & Feedback We love hearing from our users. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ Group: 736186456 -------- 【Auto-renewable subscription service description】 1. Service Name: All Access, No ads (3 Months) 2. Subscription period: 3 months 3. Subscription price: $2.49 / 3 Months 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be charged to the iTunes account 5. Renewal: Apple will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period 6. Cancel the renewal: Open the phone [Settings] -> [Apple ID] -> [Subscription], select "All Access, No ads (3 Months)" to cancel the subscription 7. Service Agreement: http://www.orangestall.com/photos/subscription.html 8. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service Name: All Access, No ads (1 Year) 2. Subscription period: 1 year 3. Subscription price: $8.99 / Year 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be charged to the iTunes account 5. Renewal: Apple will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period 6. Cancel the renewal: Open the phone [Settings] -> [Apple ID] -> [Subscription], select "All Access, No ads (1 Year)" to cancel the subscription 7. Service Agreement: http://www.orangestall.com/photos/subscription.html 8. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
ImageMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HashPhotos at none against ImageMate's shown. HashPhotos also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 15) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). ImageMate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ImageMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HashPhotos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashPhotos has 2.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 100% of ImageMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update weekly, ImageMate monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HashPhotos versus ImageMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosImageMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeyondfJUNBO JIA

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,490 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews804 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.4%

ImageMate

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ImageMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

HashPhotos

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time14
  • Transfer Pack$0.99
  • Photo Editor Pro$0.99
  • Album Pack$1.99
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  • Batch Tools$1.99
  • Tip - Nice One$1.99
  • Convert Tools$1.99
  • Photographer Pack$1.99
  • Tip - Awesome$4.99
  • Tip - You Rock$9.99
  • All in One (Discount2)$17.99
  • All in One Pack$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Tip - Legend$19.99
  • All in One (Legacy)$24.99
3 purchases

ImageMate

Subscriptions2
  • All Access, No ads$4.993 Months
  • All Access, No ads$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features & Removing Ad$44.99

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ImageMate free?
ImageMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or ImageMate?
HashPhotos is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while ImageMate averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.
Do HashPhotos or ImageMate have ads?
ImageMate shows ads; HashPhotos does not.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or ImageMate?
HashPhotos ships an update weekly, and ImageMate monthly. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on November 1, 2026 and ImageMate on October 6, 2026.

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