We compared Google Photos and the built-in Apple Photos app on iPhone — and the winner is clear (GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL)

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When it comes to freeing up precious storage space on your smartphone or other devices, photos are often one of the first things to get the axe.

But now, with so many affordable and easy-to-use cloud storage solutions available, there's no need to quickly delete old pictures when you run out of memory.

Owners of the Apple iPhone, in particular, have two standout solutions available to them: Apple Photos, the built-in app, which can back up your pictures to its iCloud service, and Google Photos, which is powered by the search giant's formidable AI.

I put Apple Photos and Google Photos head-to-head — and found that Apple's software is the clear winner for both tech-savvy photographers and the average iPhone user, just looking to clear out space on their phone.

Check it out:

EASE OF ACCESS

First, let's talk about how you use each app.

Apple's photos app comes preinstalled on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer. On Macs, it used to be known as iPhoto. If you back up your photos to Apple's iCloud service, you can view them on any other Apple device, on Windows via an app, or from any web browser.

Plus, Apple Photos is compatible with the Apple TV, if you want to view your vacation album on a bigger screen.

Meanwhile, you can get the free Google Photos mobile app on both Android and iOS devices, and the fullest version of the service can be accessed on any browser. For bonus points, you can display your photos on any TV equipped with a Google Chromecast.

EDITING

Another one of the biggest differences between the two services is their editing features. Apple Photos offers an extensive array of editing capabilities, allowing users to adjust color settings and levels, as well as a variety of options for automated correction.

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