# VES (open-source photo and gallery app)

> 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.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/VincentEngel/VES-Image-Compare |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 144 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare/ (package com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vincentengelsoftware.vesandroidimagecompare |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Photos, gallery & camera |
| Latest release | fdroid-v2.3.6 (May 26, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 1, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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