Slant community chat on Discourse| 12 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Google Photos· · · | 10 | 3 | – | Oct 3, 2017 |
| #2 Piktures· · · | 24 | 7 | – | Oct 8, 2017 |
| #3 QuickPic· · · | 6 | 4 | – | Aug 26, 2017 |
| #4 HTC Gallery· · · | 5 | 1 | – | Sep 25, 2017 |
| #5 A Photo Manager· · · | 3 | 3 | Free | Jul 29, 2017 |
| #6 ASUS Gallery· · · | 2 | 1 | – | Aug 15, 2017 |
Pro Free unlimited storage
Google Photos comes with free storage for images up to 16GB and videos up to 1080p which means that most users need no longer worry about storage space.
Pro Can automatically back up phone's photos
Any images taken with your phone can automatically be backed up to Google Photos. And the first time you run the mobile app it will also help you back up any existing images and videos you might have on your phone.
Pro Non-destructive built-in photo editor
Any photos that you edited can be undone to original copy.
Con Not a lot of free storage space for high-res content
While there's a free unlimited storage plan, it's limited to 16 megapixel images and 1080p videos. Uploading full-resolution content, if you opt out of free unlimited storage plan, is limited to 15GB that comes with a Google account which is shared across all Google services. Increasing th...
Con Files may be compressed if you're using the unlimited storage option
All images exceeding 16MP and videos exceeding 1080p will automatically be compressed to that size or lower. Meaning high-res images and videos won't work with the unlimited storage option.
Con Might be removed anytime
Google has a tendency to quickly shut down or abandon services that don't perform well. Google Photos might run the risk of being discontinued if the user base of the app doesn't meet certain criteria.
Con Very slow
When zoomed images gets blurred and take much time to load fully. Really annoying.
Pro Fast performance loading photos
QuickPic displays photos ultra fast and performs better than most stock gallery apps. Developed with speed in mind, QuickPic will make working with any library of photos lightning quick.
Pro Supports multiple online photo album services
QuickPic integrates with: Dropbox, Flickr, Picasa, 500px, and many more.
Con Bland
QuickPic is an app with very few features and an interface that is simple to the point of being flat boring.
Pro Built-in image filters
HTC Gallery comes bundled with image filters that allow the user to add image effects to their images. Functions similar to Instagram filters.
Pro Offers interesting image effects
The app allows creating blended, kaleidoscopic or masked images.
Pro Can handle big image collections
15000+ images in 1000+ folders.
Pro It is free
Open-source, no ads, no user tracking.
Con It is not available on the Google Play Store
You have to download it via f-droid.org store.
Pro Decent image modiffication tools
ASUS Gallery app comes with an integrated image modification tool with decent preset filters, as well as the capability to make your own.
Pro Trash
If you are a constant clutz, and keep hitting the trash can unwillingly, this app has a solution, the gallery trash can. Although it often comes in handy, of course it's worth noting it will require you to empty the trash can every once and a while if you do not want it to get so full it is un-...
Con Large thumbnails
If your savy on storage, you may want to get another gallery, or get a thumbnail compression tool. Or if you think you can deal with it, make sure you have at least 1gb of free space.
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Pro Free, no ads & open source
You can find the source code here.
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Pro Variety of features for categorizing the gallery
In addition to folders and albums the app allows images to be tagged, rated and favorited. It also offers the option to create smart galleries (automatically sort photos into galleries) and browse images based on location.
Con Lacks cloud storage support
Cloud storage support is planned for in the future.
Pro Free and open source
Aperture is licensed under GPLv3 with source code available on GitHub.
Pro Good looking Material Design UI
Makes for a pretty UI. Also, makes the app consistent with UI guidelines laid out by Google, and as a result consistent with many other apps.
Con May be abandoned
According to homepage the app is no longer supported or updated. What has been available is often buggy, laggy and missing features, as it never got out of beta.
Pro Aims to surface the most important images
The app analyzes all images that are stored in the app looking to determine which are the most important to you. It then puts those images in collections called Moments that are then prominently displayed within the app.
Con Asks for permission to access the calendar
The behavioural engine pulls information from the calendar to figure out which images are important to you.
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