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I tested Fossify Gallery to see if it’s the perfect replacement for Simple Gallery

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By now, you’ve probably heard about the buyout at Simple App Tools, a formerly open-source publisher that provided an entire library of brilliant apps that functioned as alternatives to the stock options standard on any Android device, one of which was the popular app Simple Gallery. It was originally free and provided an awesome upgrade to your standard gallery app, with superior image navigation, identification, editing, and sharing settings. But then the buyout happened, and users woke up to find a price tag and title change to their beloved app, Simple Gallery Pro.


The single app has been split into two: one that holds all the original app features and conveniences behind a paywall and a cut-down free version. While former Simple Gallery users are understandably angry about Simple App Tool’s move towards paid services, others have banded together to fill the gap that the original Simple Gallery left behind. Fossify Gallery is a look-a-like that ticks all the right boxes.

Source: Fossify

Fossify Gallery is a high-quality fork (copy) of the original Simple Gallery created by Naveen Singh, a former developer for Simple Mobile Tools. This separate entity provides an intuitive interface and features similar to the original Simple Gallery, with a few new ones thrown in for good measure. This is only one of several forks created by Fossify to emulate the experiences that Simple App Tools used to provide, including a file manager, SMS messenger, music player, and more. After taking the app for a prolonged spin, I can confirm that Fossify Gallery hits all the same notes as the OG, presenting a convenient and intuitive interface for navigating images. ​​

In brief, gallery apps isolate image files stored on your device and compile them into a single interface designed specifically for them. Common features include:

  • ✅ An efficiently laid out interface for browsing the various image folders stored on your device.
  • ✅ A search engine for finding a specific item or folder, skipping the tedious manual search.
  • ✅ A useful suite of photo and video editing features, allowing you to change the shape, size, color, and contents of an image.
  • ✅ An extensive menu of useful settings designed to make your experience more personalized to you, in addition to maximizing the app efficiency according to your preferences.