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ImageX vs PicView

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ImageX

6.0
Media & Design

Visually explore and search an image collection

PicView

8.0
Media & Design

Picture viewer

Metric ImageX PicView
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 67
90-day Installs 20 182
365-day Installs 94 659
Version 0.1.2 4.2.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 33 3.1K
GitHub Forks 3 171
Open Issues - 51
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Swift C#
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 6, 2022 Aug 12, 2025

Reviews

ImageX

ImageX offers a visually appealing way to explore and search image collections with dynamic filters. It's ideal for users who want a modern, interactive image management experience.

ImageX allows users to visually explore and search their image collections with dynamic filters.

Pros

  • + Visually appealing interface for image exploration
  • + Dynamic image filters enhance navigation
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Limited community traction

PicView

PicView is a fast, free, and customizable picture viewer with a compact, minimalistic interface that can be hidden. It offers features like image viewing, zooming, and basic editing, making it ideal for users who prefer a lightweight image viewer with a clean design.

PicView displays and manipulates images with a focus on speed and a minimalistic user interface.

Pros

  • + Fast and efficient image viewing experience
  • + Customizable and minimalistic user interface
  • + Support for basic image manipulation and editing
  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - Lacks automatic updates
  • - Unclear licensing terms