HashPhotos vs Folder Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Folder Camera
Organize photos as you take them by selecting a destination folder before snapping. Features include hidden folders, password encryption, live filters, and easy file management. Ideal for travelers, students, and privacy-conscious users.
- Organize photos while shooting
- Select destination folder before snapping
- Hide and unhide private folders
- Password encryption for secure folders
- 17 live aesthetic filters
- Easy file management and gallery control
- Intuitive UI with Dark Mode support
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* The Magic of Instant Organization, Folders Camera! Say goodbye to a messy camera roll. Stop wasting time organizing photos after you take them. With Folders Camera, you organize while you shoot. Simply select a folder, snap your photo, and it’s automatically saved exactly where it belongs. From travel memories to work documents, keep everything perfectly sorted instantly. [Key Features] - Select & Shoot: Choose your folder before you snap. Photos are saved directly to the destination—no sorting needed later. - Hide & Seek Folders: Have private folders? You can completely hide specific folders from the list and unhide them whenever you need. - Secure Protection: Keep your private moments safe with SHA-256 password encryption. - 17 Live Filters: Capture the perfect mood with 17 real-time aesthetic filters. - Easy Management: Move files and manage your gallery with total freedom. - Intuitive UI & Dark Mode: Designed for ease of use, fully supporting Dark Mode for comfortable viewing. [Recommended For] - Travelers: Sort photos by city or day instantly while traveling. - Students & Pros: Keep whiteboard notes, receipts, and work documents separate from your personal selfies. - Privacy Seekers: Anyone who wants to keep specific photos hidden and secure. Download Folders Camera now and experience the smartest way to organize your gallery!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HashPhotos at 79% against Folder Camera's 0%. HashPhotos also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). Folder Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Folder Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
HashPhotos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashPhotos has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Folder Camera's.
HashPhotos ships an update weekly, Folder Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HashPhotos | Folder Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | beyondf | jongku han |
Customer experience
HashPhotos
Folder Camera
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
Folder Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HashPhotos
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- 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
Folder Camera
No in-app purchases









