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ChronoFrame vs Photoview: catalog facts
ChronoFramePhotoview
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Supports Apple Live Photos and Google Motion Photos
  • Map view built from photo GPS data
  • Uses your existing folder structure as albums
  • Multiple users with separate photo directories
  • Geocoding relies on the Mapbox service
  • Aimed at showcasing a personal gallery rather than phone backup
  • Official iOS app is no longer maintained
  • Requires running your own server
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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