Google Photos: Backup & Edit
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Google Photos?
Google Photos is a photo and video app for storing, backing up, editing, and organizing media across devices. The listing describes AI editing tools such as Magic Eraser and Unblur, natural-language search, automatic grouping of duplicate and similar photos, and a locked folder protected by the device screen lock. It also covers sharing albums with contacts and ordering printed photo books and prints in listed regions.
Pricing. Google Photos: Backup & Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Backing up phone photos and videos automatically
- Freeing up space on a phone after backup
- Finding photos by describing what is in them
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Google Photos scores 99 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 100, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily store, edit, organize, and search your memories with the help of Google AI. • 15 GB OF CLOUD STORAGE: Every Google account gets up to 15 GB of storage*, 3X more than many other cloud storage services. So you can back up and keep your memories safe automatically on all of your devices. • AI-POWERED EDITING TOOLS: Make complex edits in just a few taps. Remove unwanted distractions with Magic Eraser. Improve out-of-focus blurry photos with Unblur. Enhance lighting and brightness with Portrait Light. • SEARCH MADE SIMPLE: Your photos are easily searchable in a natural, descriptive way, like “Alice and me laughing,” “Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains” or “Emma painting in the backyard.” • EASY ORGANIZATION: Google Photos helps declutter your gallery by automatically organizing duplicates and similar photos into photo stacks. It also offers smart, intuitive folders for screenshots, documents, custom albums and daily camera roll organization, making your gallery feel orderly and personalized. You can even save sensitive photos and videos to a locked folder protected by your device screen lock. • RELIVE AND
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 99 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.6M | 16.6K | 2.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 6d ago | 29d ago | 5d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about Google Photos
How much cloud storage is included?
The listing says every Google account gets up to 15 GB, shared across Google Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive. In some countries, accounts get 5 GB, with an option to unlock an extra 10 GB by adding a phone number.
Can I share photos with people who do not use Google Photos?
Yes. The listing says photos, videos, and albums can be shared with any contacts, even if they do not use Google Photos.
Where are printing services available?
The listing says printing services are available in the US, EU, UK, and CA only. Price varies by product.
Is Google Photos free?
Google Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Google Photos good for?
Google Photos is built for backing up phone photos and videos automatically, freeing up space on a phone after backup, finding photos by describing what is in them. It sits in the photo organization list on AppTierList.
Is Google Photos worth it?
Google Photos is S tier, ranked #1 of 19 photo organization apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 1,624,200 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Google Photos compare to Slidebox?
Google Photos is S tier at 99; Slidebox is S tier at 96. Google Photos ranks higher. Google Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases, Slidebox is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Google Photos updated?
Google Photos was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Photo Organization
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 99 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 19
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,624,200
- Recent reviews
- 3.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (6 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Good for
- Backing up phone photos and videos automatically, Freeing up space on a phone after backup, Finding photos by describing what is in them
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 423 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 39
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed