Comparison

HashPhotos vs File Camera

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

File Camera

This app allows you to save photos directly into the Files app, offering an alternative to the default Photos app. It's useful for organizing work-related images, freeing up device space, or managing photos with a computer-like file system approach.

Highlights
  • Save photos directly to Files app
  • Bulk save from Photo library
  • Save to iCloud Drive or iPhone
  • Filename management
  • Folder organization
  • Automatic file numbering
  • Preserve EXIF data
Features
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Let’s manage your photos with the Files app! While photos are typically stored in the " Photos app "  this app lets you save them directly to the " Files app " Managing photos in the "Files app" can be handy in these situations: *** When to use *** - Separate work-related photos - Create an alternative location to save photos outside the Photos app - Free up device space by moving photos to iCloud Drive - Need a photo viewer for the Files app - Prefer Computer-like file management on iPhone - Want to organize unwanted photos into folders during decluttering etc. *** Main features *** - Take a photo and save it directly to the Files app - Bulk save photos from your Photo library to the Files app - Save to either "iCloud Drive" or "On My iPhone" - Filename change - Manage folders and photos within the app (create, delete, rename, etc.) *** Additional handy features *** - Automatically number file names sequentially - Automatically delete imported photos - Choose whether to show the folder selection screen every time - Preserve EXIF data - Maintain photo file names and creation dates during import *** Privacy & Security *** For local files, the app can be used completely offline, making it suitable for both personal and professional use. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about privacy and security. This app is designed more for "Storing" photos than for viewing them later. We hope you like this app! Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/filecamera/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/filecamera/privacy-policy Sound effects provided by: OtoLogic(https://otologic.jp)

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
File Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HashPhotos at 79% against File Camera's 33%. HashPhotos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). 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 File Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashPhotos has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 33% of File Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, File Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HashPhotos versus File Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosFile Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeyondfRyusuke Uchida

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,488 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.3%

File Camera

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

File Camera

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
2 purchases

File Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version$0.991 Month
  • Pro Version$6.991 Year

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Camera free?
File Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or File Camera?
HashPhotos is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while File Camera averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do HashPhotos or File Camera have ads?
File Camera shows ads; HashPhotos does not.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or File Camera?
HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, and File Camera every 6 months. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on October 18, 2026 and File Camera on October 9, 2026.

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