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Firstfruits vs AlbumRescue

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Firstfruits compared with AlbumRescue
DetailFirstfruits logo FirstfruitsAlbumRescue logo AlbumRescue
What it doesBible time earns screen time Mac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given NO
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates.
Key features
  • Automatic Bible app time tracking across YouVersion, Logos, Olive Tree, Dwell and other apps
  • Credit-based app unlock system: 5 minutes reading earns 1 credit
  • Adjustable credit exchange rate: 15, 20 or 30 minutes per credit
  • 8-credit daily cap with progressive thresholds at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 minutes
  • Manual timer for paper Bible reading and prayer
  • Emergency unlock providing 30 minutes access without penalty
  • Complete privacy: no account, server, or network requests
  • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
  • Finds Photos libraries on external drives (APFS, encrypted APFS, HFS+, exFAT) and in Time Machine backups
  • Reads library database without modifying original library or backup
  • Shows which originals are on disk and which cannot be saved
  • Compares albums, folders and items between two libraries
  • Saves folders with original files, XMP sidecars and CSV report
  • Works offline with no account or cloud upload required
  • Reads change journals when database is damaged or missing
What makes it different
  • No data collection or server infrastructure—all data stays on your device
  • Works with your existing Bible app without requiring a switch
  • Genuinely free with no hidden tiers or business model
  • Exchange-based model encouraging discipline rather than hard restrictions
  • Includes manual timer for accountability without screen time
  • Reads Photos libraries from damaged backups and Time Machine copies that Photos itself cannot open
  • Shows exactly what photos are stored locally versus in iCloud before exporting
  • Exports as plain folders with XMP metadata that any app can use, not locked into Photos
  • Completely private and offline with no account, no upload, no AI
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last check36 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)1826
Referring domains (Majestic)716

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