# Photo Collector Free - by Photofile

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id535013241](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id535013241)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id535013241`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lithe Solutions
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-01-19
- **First published:** 2012-06-20
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-collector-free-by-photofile/id535013241)
- **Website:** [http://lithe.net](http://lithe.net/)

## Description

**Picked as the APP OF THE WEEK in the popular podcast "This Week In Photo."**

Photofile is a high quality, feature rich private browser that downloads full resolution images from thumbnails.  

Not simply another app that hides your photos behind a password, Photofile contains the magic that allows for bulk downloading a page of thumbnails with a single click!

Change the way you browse for pictures forever! 

Tag, organize, bulk image download, and keep your photos and browsing secure. 

◆◆◆◆◆ "A must have for picture lovers."
J. G. C.

◆◆◆◆◆ "Solid app that does what it purports."
E. H.

◆◆◆◆◆ "Looking for this type of app for so long. Simply download, store, and organize photos from web pages"
J. R.

The FREE version of Photofile has some restrictions and is supported by Ads.  If you enjoy using Photofile, why not upgrade!

◆ Photofile features: 
√ Single click download 
√ Track where images came from 
√ Secure password protection 
√ Retina support for higher resolution images 
√ Quicker downloads through gestures 

◆ Browser features: 
√ A full featured private browser that's separate from the built-in Safari 
√ Built-in search 
√ Full featured Bookmarks

◆ Photo Features: 
√ Remembers where photos were downloaded from 
√ Dropbox support 
√ Organize through tagging 
√ Automatic grouping by source site 
√ AirPlay support 
√ Slideshow your images 

◆ Download Features: 
√ Built-in support for many popular image sites and forums 
√ Single click to download all images on a page 
√ View images while other images are being downloaded 

◆ Tumblr Features: 
√ Post photos you find directly to your tumblr blog
√ Optionally include where the photo was found
√ Support for multiple Tumblr blogs
√ Add Tags and comments to every post

◆ Security Features: 
√ Password protect your data 
√ Erase all your data on too many failed intrusions 
√ Only allows a certain number of wrong guesses per hour to prevent intrusion 

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## Rankings

- #331,269 — Overall

## Review summary

Summary: Reviewers praise Photo Collector Free for fast bulk image saving, a convenient grid/view gallery, and strong organization features such as duplicate detection, keyword tagging, and preserving the original image source. The app exports easily to the Photo Library and other apps, and works well on iPhone and iPad. However, multiple users report stability issues, including freezes and hangs during saves and exports, particularly with large batches or certain iOS sharing flows. There are concerns about the app’s maintenance status and updates. Overall, it offers powerful functionality but stability and support may be inconsistent.

### Pros

- Fast bulk image saving with a grid/thumbnail gallery for easy browsing and previews.
- Saves full-size images from thumbnails with duplicate detection to avoid duplicates.
- Keyword tagging and preservation of the original image source link to aid organization.
- Easy export or sharing to Photo Library or other apps.
- User-friendly across iPhone and iPad with intuitive controls.

### Cons

- Frequent freezes/hangs during saves or exports, especially with large batches or sharing flows.
- Perceived lack of ongoing updates/maintenance, with concerns about the developer's activity.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id535013241)