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Apple Photos vs Microsoft Photos: catalog facts
Apple Photos	Microsoft Photos
Free Included with Apple devices; extra iCloud storage is a separate purchase.	Free Free and included with Windows.
macOS, iOS	Windows
Built into every Mac, iPhone and iPad Search by people, places, objects and events	Preinstalled and updated through the Microsoft Store Combines local photos and OneDrive in one gallery
Only available on Apple platforms Cross-device sync depends on iCloud	Windows only iCloud Photos integration requires Windows 11
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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