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VES - Image and Photo Compare

Compare photos by side-by-side, overlay, slider, transparent, differences, zoom
New in version 2.3.4
* Fix MainActivity navigation bar issue on Android 15
Stop squinting at your gallery. Find the perfect shot with professional-grade comparison tools.

Struggling to decide between two nearly identical selfies? Need to track your fitness progress or home renovation? VES Image Compare is the cleanest, fastest way to spot the subtlest differences between two images, right on your device.

We don't track you or clutter your screen with ads. It’s a lightweight tool designed for photographers, designers, and anyone who loves perfection.


Powerful Comparison Modes

* Side by Side: The classic view for a quick visual check.

* Overlay Tap: Stack images and toggle between them with a tap—perfect for spotting "ghosting" or movement.

* Overlay Slide: Use a draggable slider to reveal the "before" and "after" in real-time.

* Slide Transparent: Blend two images to check alignment or color shifts.

* Overlay Cut: A precision line-cut tool for detailed side-by-side analysis.

* Touch Transparent: Paint away the front image with your finger to reveal the image underneath. Pause the brush to zoom and pan both images together, then resume erasing exactly where you left off.

* Differences: Let the app do the work. Both images are compared pixel-by-pixel and the biggest difference regions are automatically highlighted with coloured circles — no squinting required.


Key Features for Better Results

* Synchronized Zoom: Zoom into one image, and the other follows perfectly. Ideal for checking focus and sharpness.

* Privacy First: No internet permission required. Your photos never leave your phone.

* Zero Ads: A clean, distraction-free interface.

* Flexible Loading: Pick from your gallery, use the camera, or "Share to App" directly from your photo browser.

* Pre-Comparison Tools: Rotate and resize images to ensure a fair comparison.


Perfect For:

* Before & After: Fitness transformations, makeup looks, or DIY projects.

* Quality Control: Comparing compressed vs. original images.

* Designers: Checking iterations of logos or UI mockups.

Completely Private & Local. Your data belongs to you. VES Image Compare works entirely offline. All data is stored in your local cache and can be cleared at any time via your device settings.


You can contact me using this E-Mail address: vincentengelsoftware@gmail.com

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 2.3.4 (49) suggested Added on Mar 29, 2026

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 2.3.3
    * Update App description
    * Add new compare mode: Touch Transparent
    * Add new compare mode: Differences
    * New user settings: max number of differences shown and circle colour (red, blue, green)
    * Refactor Code
  • Version 2.3.3 (48) - Added on Mar 27, 2026

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 2.3.2
    * Add toggle Navigation Bar in settings to show or hide them in compare modes
    * Greatly reduce memory usage in the following Activities: Tap, Transparent, SideBySide
    * Add Image mirror button
  • Version 2.3.2 (47) - Added on Mar 24, 2026

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • reorder running apps
      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
    • com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log