# Aura Frames — Smart Photo Frame

> Smart photo frame app for easy photo sharing and display. (iPhone/iPad app by Aura Home, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-frames/id990062908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aura Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909140012)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 26,769 App Store ratings · 679 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 257 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2016-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-frames/id990062908/reviews.md

## What is Aura Frames?

Aura is a smart photo frame that makes displaying and sharing photos delightfully simple.

Get the free Aura app to view and share your photos, get your frame set up, and more:

- Preload photos or write a message before giving Aura as a gift
- Connect your frame to WiFi - in less than 5 minutes!
- Invite family members to share their photos to your frame
- Share unlimited photos and videos to an Aura frame
- See what your family has added, and relive memories together
- Scan prints and artwork with your phone or tablet's camera

With Aura, you can share those meaningful moments and memories that are only meant to be shared with the people closest to you.

## Key features

- Preload photos and messages as gifts
- Quick WiFi frame setup
- Invite family to share photos
- Unlimited photo and video sharing
- View family contributions
- Scan prints with phone camera

## Chart rankings

- #46 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Aura Frames?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Ability to share photos with family
- 👍 Great quality of photos on frame
- 👍 Convenient way to display family photos
- 👍 Helpful for grandparents to stay connected

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Issues with uploading and displaying photos
- 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Limited customization options for photo display
- 🐛 Buggy software after recent updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Frame randomly disconnects from WiFi
- Live Photos feature not working as expected
- Inability to delete individual photos from frame
- Inconsistent behavior when changing WiFi networks

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to organize photos into albums
- Implement manual photo sorting and ordering
- Allow more control over photo display timing
- Integrate with cloud storage services like OneDrive
- Improve photo positioning and cropping algorithms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 679)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-frames/id990062908/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful Reflections of Life

*2026-08-28, version 4.11.82*

Easy to use & brings immense joy & great conversations

### 3/5 — Lots of reboots

*2026-08-27, version 4.11.82*

I am having to unplug/ plug back in several times a week lately. Getting a “frame offline” message, yet nothing is wrong with my so-do. I really love this frame, but it’s become very frustrating

### 5/5 — Love memories

*2026-08-26, version 4.11.82*

Loading sometimes they do not load.

### 5/5 — Love the app and caption feature

*2026-08-22, version 4.11.78*

If I can be fussy, I would love the same ‘add caption feature’ from my phone’s photo share flow. It’s just so much quicker to send my photos to Aura frame from Photos app. And how about suggestive tags to help add captions?

### 5/5 — Family, near and far

*2026-08-20, version 4.11.78*

My son’s family gifted us the Aura Frame. We have had digital frames before, but never like this one.  The look is nice and simple to make the photos stand out. I bought a frame for my son’s home and my mother has a frame.  We can add photos and I can see my granddaughters grow in each of the photos. So, being far away is easier to tolerate when I can see their lives unfold. It is the best gift for family, near and far.

### 2/5 — Dark Patterns & Misleading Claims

*2026-08-19, version 4.11.78*

The company advertises “Unlimited Photo Storage”, but deliberately left out any kind of photo management features in the application, to disincentivize actually using that storage. Anything over a couple hundred photos is a complete disorganized mess of files, with no way to filter out duplicates or organize.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-17, version 4.11.78*

Started showing in different language and I can’t get it back to English

### 2/5 — Ok, but many reboots

*2026-08-17, version 4.11.78*

8/17/2026: latest bug, even though it’s on a 6AM wakeup it won’t unless I provide enough light. I’ve rebooted, so that’s not the issue.

8/8/26 update: Frame is still buggy, too many reboots/update checks. Plus now we notice sone videos stop loading & won’t play, or just don’t load. And many recent uploaded photos and reels never show up.

It’s been entertaining, BUT it reboots too many times during the day. Very annoying. Why check for updates everyday, multiple times each day. You folks control the feed, so why not SEND an update when available? And, IT IS NOT A WIFI OR NETWORK ISSUE! Everything else connected to our network works fine!

### 5/5 — Loving it!

*2026-08-15, version 4.11.78*

I enjoy this frame so much it is amazing especially when you have children and grandchildren who live out of town

### 5/5 — My Aura

*2026-08-15, version 4.11.78*

Wonderful the whole family are adding photographs which is great

## Frequently asked questions about Aura Frames

### What does the Aura app do?

The Aura app allows you to manage your smart photo frame, making it simple to display and share photos. You can preload photos and messages, connect your frame to WiFi, and invite family members to contribute their own pictures and videos.

### How do I set up my Aura frame?

Setting up your Aura frame is designed to be quick and easy. You can connect your frame to WiFi in under 5 minutes using the accompanying app. The app guides you through the entire process.

### Can I share photos with family members?

Yes, you can invite family members to share their photos and videos directly to your Aura frame. This allows everyone to contribute to a shared collection of memories, and you can see what they've added.

### Is the Aura app free to use?

The Aura app itself is free to download and use for managing your smart photo frame. While the app is free, the Aura smart photo frame is a separate hardware purchase.

### What are the use cases for Aura?

Aura is ideal for keeping loved ones connected through shared photos, especially for families who are geographically separated. It's also a popular choice for gifting, as you can preload the frame with meaningful pictures and messages before giving it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.11.84 — 2026-08-28

Thanks for using Aura!

This release contains a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

As always, thanks for being a loyal Aura customer. We love to hear from you and your family, so drop us a line at help@auraframes.com.

### 4.11.82 — 2026-08-25

Thanks for using Aura!

This release contains a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

As always, thanks for being a loyal Aura customer. We love to hear from you and your family, so drop us a line at help@auraframes.com.

### 4.11.78 — 2026-08-14

Thanks for using Aura!

This release contains a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

As always, thanks for being a loyal Aura customer. We love to hear from you and your family, so drop us a line at help@auraframes.com.

### 4.11.76 — 2026-08-12

Thanks for using Aura!

This release contains a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

As always, thanks for being a loyal Aura customer. We love to hear from you and your family, so drop us a line at help@auraframes.com.

### 4.11.74 — 2026-08-04

Thanks for using Aura!

This release contains a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

As always, thanks for being a loyal Aura customer. We love to hear from you and your family, so drop us a line at help@auraframes.com.

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