ApolloOne
ApolloOne: A focused macOS viewer for RAW browsing, metadata work, culling, and batch processing. Ranked #13 of 33 in Photo Viewer Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for mac photographers needing advanced metadata tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forMac photographers needing advanced metadata tools
- Free planYes
- Side-by-side compareYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ApolloOne
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 scope covers RAW decoding, contact-sheet browsing, slideshows with music, cropping, HDR viewing and export, GPS metadata editing, and batch processing. A free edition is available, alongside a 14-day free trial and paid Standard and Pro options offered through subscriptions or perpetual licenses.
Metadata is a central strength. ApolloOne supports EXIF, Makernotes, and XMP/IPTC editing, while GPS tools can handle metadata editing and distance measurement. AI image metadata detection adds another route for organizing image information. For photographers comparing or sorting large groups of files, Split View supports side-by-side review, and Pro options add synchronized zoom and pan, RAW filtering, and metadata search. Contact sheets, batch renaming, resizing, format conversion, and export extend the workflow beyond basic viewing.
The product fits closely with Apple's desktop ecosystem: supported connections include Apple Music, iTunes, Apple Maps, Google Maps, iCloud, and AirDrop. The published plans show Standard features such as metadata editing, batch operations, cropping, and contact-sheet browsing; Pro adds comparison, memory-card import, RAW-to-JPEG conversion, batch export, and expanded search and filtering. ApolloOne suits Mac photographers who value file-based browsing and metadata control. Those needing Windows or a full proprietary catalog workflow should choose a different type of photo application.
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ApolloOne fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | macOS |
| RAW image support | Yes |
| Side-by-side compare | Yes |
| Contact sheets | Yes |
| Color management | Yes |
| Metadata viewer | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Apple Music, iTunes, Apple Maps, Google Maps, iCloud, AirDrop |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | apollooneapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ApolloOne integrations
ApolloOne lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Music
- iTunes
- Apple Maps
- Google Maps
- iCloud
- AirDrop
Alternatives to ApolloOne
- XnView MPA format-rich desktop viewer with serious cataloging, metadata, and batch tools.9.3
- FastStone Image ViewerA free Windows viewer with RAW support, comparison, batch tools, editing, and scanning.9.1
- IrfanViewA practical Windows viewer for batch conversion, resizing, renaming, and RAW support.9.0
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