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TileMyMac vs AlbumRescue

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TileMyMac compared with AlbumRescue
DetailTileMyMac logo TileMyMacAlbumRescue logo AlbumRescue
What it doesA calmer way to arrange windows on your Mac Mac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing1 Mac: $8.99 (flash sale, regular price $19.99); 3 Macs: $17.99 (regular price $29.99, $6.00 per Mac); 5 Macs: $24.99 (regular price $39.99, $5.00 per Mac). One-time purchase, no subscription. 7-day money-back guarantee. Free: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates.
Key features
  • Move between windows with Control + Option arrow key shortcuts
  • Automatically arrange new windows in a row
  • Trackpad swipe navigation with customizable fingers
  • Support for multiple displays
  • Customizable keyboard shortcut modifiers
  • Window stacking and grouping
  • Adjustable spacing between windows
  • 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 technical setup required, all changes made through clicking in settings
  • One permission only, works offline, no account required
  • Pause or disable anytime without losing or changing windows
  • Signed and notarized by Apple with 7-day money-back guarantee
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet −1 (down) since last check36 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)07
Citation Flow (Majestic)1126
Referring domains (Majestic)216

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