QuickPic version 5.0.0 arrived after Cheetah Mobile purchased the app from its original developer in 2015. This transition led to significant friction within the Android community: QuickPic Android App Review - Best Photo Gallery App!

Benchmarks have shown it can load high-resolution thumbnails up to 42% faster than Google Photos and 68% faster than Samsung’s native gallery.

It pioneered the ability to "Hide" or "Exclude" folders, allowing users to keep personal media out of the main feed with password protection.

Updated with colorful themes and a transparent, immersive user interface that adhered to newer Android design standards.