Head-to-head · Photo Viewer Software
FastRawViewer vs ApolloOne
FastRawViewer leads on 0 checks, ApolloOne on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFastRawViewer · 7.7/10
- Free planonly ApolloOne
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresApolloOne · 5 of 5
FastRawViewer scores higher on our rubric for photo viewer software: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #13.
ApolloOne offers free plan; FastRawViewer doesn't.
FastRawViewer is the better fit for RAW-focused photographers on Windows or macOS. ApolloOne is the better fit for mac photographers needing advanced metadata tools.
- FastRawViewer fits best
RAW-focused photographers on Windows or macOS
- ApolloOne fits best
Mac photographers needing advanced metadata tools
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Side by side
| Feature | FastRawViewer 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | ApolloOne 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #10 in Photo Viewer Software | #13 in Photo Viewer Software |
| Best for | RAW-focused photographers on Windows or macOS | Mac photographers needing advanced metadata tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS |
| Support | Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features FastRawViewer 4/5 · ApolloOne 5/5 | ||
| RAW image support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side-by-side compare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact sheets | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Color management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS |
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| Our verdict | FastRawViewer is a desktop photo viewer for photographers who need to review and cull RAW files before editing. It renders RAW data directly rather than relying only on embedded JPEG previews, while also supporting JPEG, TIFF, and PNG… Read the review → |
ApolloOne is a macOS photo and video viewer for photographers who want to browse folders, inspect and edit metadata, review RAW files, cull images, and make practical adjustments without importing files into a proprietary catalog. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FastRawViewer — where it wins
- Direct RAW rendering with histograms and exposure statistics
- Ratings, labels, filtering, and XMP metadata editing
- ICC color management with multi-window viewing
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS
- No built-in AI features
ApolloOne — where it wins
- Detailed EXIF, XMP/IPTC, Makernotes, GPS, and AI metadata tools
- Split View, contact sheets, RAW viewing, and side-by-side comparison
- Batch renaming, resizing, conversion, export, and memory-card import
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- Not designed as a proprietary photo catalog manager
- Pro subscription pricing appears with two listed 1-year prices
- FastRawViewer7.7/10 · 30-day trial
A focused desktop viewer for inspecting, sorting, and comparing RAW files.
Visit FastRawViewerFull verdict → - ApolloOne7.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A focused macOS viewer for RAW browsing, metadata work, culling, and batch processing.
Visit ApolloOneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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