ownCloud Gallery Free vs SelfCloud Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ownCloud Gallery Free
View images from your ownCloud instance with generated previews. This free version allows testing your connection and thumbnail generation before upgrading. It optimizes bandwidth and loading times for a faster viewing experience.
- View ownCloud images
- Generates preview images
- Caches thumbnails on phone
- Optimized bandwidth usage
- Faster image loading
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This app shows you your images on your ownCloud instance with preview images. It makes use of the preview feature introduced in ownCloud version 6. This is the free version for testing the connection to your ownCloud 6 instance. If you are able to successfully connect to your ownCloud instance and can generate thumbnails, you are ready to go for the real version! If using https, make sure you have a valid SSL certificate or import the certificate before using this app. It generates thumbnails and caches them on your phone. This makes this app perfect for showing your latest holiday pictures. The bandwidth usage should be lower than transferring the original image and loads it faster. Make sure you have a ownCloud Version 6 (!) otherwise you will need to upgrade your ownCloud installation to get this app to work! This app ONLY previews your images as squares (limitation of the ownCloud API). Of course you can then show your original image as well anyways! If you have any feature request just drop me an email. I would love to implement it and improve the app. If you encounter a bug please send me as much details as possible that I will be able to fix it! This is the first version, so more features to come (suggest me some ...)! Have fun!
SelfCloud Drive
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SelfCloud Drive is a client for accessing and managing files stored on Seafile servers. It allows you to connect to your personal or organization’s Seafile instance and access your files securely from your iPhone. With SelfCloud Drive, you can easily browse your libraries, upload and download files, preview documents, and stay connected to your cloud storage wherever you are. Features • Connect to your Seafile server • Browse and manage your libraries and folders • Upload and download files • Preview images, videos, and documents • Share files and links • Secure access to your private cloud storage • Optimized for speed and performance SelfCloud Drive is designed for users who host their own Seafile server or use Seafile provided by their organization. Your data stays on your server — giving you full control over privacy and security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ownCloud Gallery Free at 6.0 against SelfCloud Drive's 26. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | ownCloud Gallery Free | SelfCloud Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wolfgang Steuer | Rendi Wijiatmoko |
In-app purchases
ownCloud Gallery Free
No in-app purchases
SelfCloud Drive
No in-app purchases
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