VES
VES is a free, open-source photo and gallery app for Android. Compare photos by side-by-side, overlay, slider, transparent, differences, zoom. It has 144 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
github.com/VincentEngel/VES-Image-Compare (opens in a new tab)
About VES
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.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds VES from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is VES?
VES is a free, open-source photo and gallery app for Android. Compare photos by side-by-side, overlay, slider, transparent, differences, zoom. It has 144 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
Is VES free and open source?
Yes. VES's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install VES?
You can install VES from F-Droid (package com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: fdroid-v2.3.6).
Is VES still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 1, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on May 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.