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Folio Refresh vs Pixph

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Folio Refresh compared with Pixph
DetailFolio Refresh logo Folio RefreshPixph logo Pixph
What it doesDuplicate photos, found and cleared safely, on a Mac The capture workspace for Mac
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree to try: scan, review and clean your first 100 photos. After that $14.99 once, no subscription. $9.99 USD one-time purchase, no subscription, updates included
Key features
  • Finds identical copies, even renamed ones
  • Detects edited and cropped versions
  • Organizes burst photos by best frame
  • Suggests best photo and explains why
  • Safe deletion with undo capability
  • Converts videos to HEVC and photos to HEIC
  • Scans multiple storage locations simultaneously
  • Touch-screen Mac support
  • On-device processing with no uploads
  • Double-Shift text capture from any Mac app
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for show, capture, add, and copy
  • Notes with file attachments and images
  • Freehand drawing, shapes, text, and colors
  • Markdown-aware copy formatting
  • Fast search across all sections
  • Copy as numbered, dashed, or plain list
  • Local JSON storage with no cloud sync required
  • Menu bar access for quick capture and complete actions
What makes it different
  • Works with catalogs like Lightroom Classic and Capture One, not just folders
  • Finds edited and cropped versions that byte-for-byte finders miss
  • Free for first 100 photos, then one-time payment with no subscription
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no account or tracking
  • All actions can be undone at any time
  • Keyboard-first workflow that never breaks focus—capture without leaving the app you're working in
  • Complete privacy and ownership—all data stays local on your Mac with no account or cloud lock-in
  • One-time $9.99 purchase with no subscription
  • Lightweight and intentional—not a full notes app, clipboard manager, or task list but borrows the best of each
  • Source-aware captures that preserve context from any app
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)21 +2 (up) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)1610
Referring domains (Majestic)54

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