# Image Compare

> View and compare images

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vjc.imagecompare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vjc.imagecompare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vjc.imagecompare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vijay Chandran J
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 29,979
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (115 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-06
- **First published:** 2018-05-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vjc.imagecompare)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec409c88-f195-40a6-ae5b-4732fe936483](https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec409c88-f195-40a6-ae5b-4732fe936483)

## Description

Image Compare is a powerful Chrome extension designed for photographers, imaging experts, and anyone needing to inspect images in detail. It enables side-by-side image viewing, making it easy to compare visual differences between photos.

Additionally, Image Compare displays comprehensive metadata of images, including aperture, exposure, and geographical data, helping users analyze and compare critical details effectively. Use it to observe changes in facial features over time, contrast satellite images, or assess pre-and post-disaster photo variations. This essential tool enhances image analysis and comparison with convenience and precision.

## Rankings

- #370,822 — Overall
- #6 — compare

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.vjc.imagecompare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the app useful and easy to use for comparing images side by side, with appreciated features like zoom level and support for different file locations. However, many report issues with zoom and gesture controls being hypersensitive or malfunctioning, inability to move and zoom both images simultaneously, and problems opening images from the gallery. The absence of a save or export feature is also noted as a drawback, impacting overall user experience.

### Pros

- Allows comparison of two images side by side effectively
- Supports different file locations for images
- Good zoom-in level for image detail
- Easy to use for its intended purpose

### Cons

- Zooming and gesture controls are problematic and hypersensitive
- Cannot move and scale both images simultaneously
- Pinch zoom gestures often don't work properly, requiring double tap instead
- App sometimes doesn't open pictures from the gallery
- Lacks a save/export option for compared images

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vjc.imagecompare)