# Frame Builder - Photo Framing — Picture Art Frame

> Creative application for designing and customizing photo frames and artwork displays. (iPhone/iPad app by Clairanne Filaudeau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-builder-photo-framing/id530871584 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Clairanne Filaudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/530871587)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
- Released: 2012-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-builder-photo-framing/id530871584/reviews.md

## What is Frame Builder?

Frame Builder is a creative photo frame application. It’s possible to showcase easily and quickly your photos and different documents or artwork with quality frames which are totally customizable. 

• All tools of a complete framing application are available to enhance your creativity. 
• Import one or several photos from your album or taken with the camera. You can use those ones given with the software, too. 
• Combine your photos and rearrange-it. 
• Choose among a lot of different items : virtual frames, moldings, american boxes, plain or patterned mats, fillets, V-Groove, etc. 
• Draw something with your finger, or add an included drawing.
• Modify every element as you want : style, thickness, color, texture, pattern, etc. 
• Add elements, text and effects to create unique and personalized greeting cards for every occasion: Birthday, Christmas, Valentine's day, etc.
• Various styles of templates for a quick use. Save your own templates.
• Add it to your bookmarks and compare 4 different drafts.
• Share your work by email and social networks.
• It respects the size, the orientation and the proportions of your images.

• This application is self-sufficient in itself for a complete use. However, if you need more features,  you can get some in-App purchases : 
   - Measurement tool : display sizes and supplies list.
   - Extra web tool : get pictures directly from web - iCloud storage to share datas between your devices.
   - Custom libraries tool : include your own frames, mats and watermarks from photos.
   - Color Assistant : help you with color choice.
   - Festivities libraries : 48 extra elements.

• Every presented element is included into the current version, except some photos (people, deck-chairs on the beach, baby-bottle).

## Key features

- Import photos from album or camera
- Combine and rearrange photos
- Wide selection of virtual frames and mats
- Add text, drawings, and effects
- Create personalized greeting cards
- Save and reuse custom templates
- Share creations via email and social media

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measurement Tool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra sharing tool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra wood frames library | Free | one-time |
| Custom Libraries Tool | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra drawings | Free | one-time |
| Color assistant | Free | one-time |
| Festivities content | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-builder-photo-framing/id530871584/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Review of frame builder app

*2025-07-01*

I love this app and use it constantly for posting my art on Instagram or in my website.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-04-03*

Great app- I use it to present photos of my paintings for social media postings. Quick and easy tool for posting.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your feedback 🙂 !

### 5/5 — Review of frame builder app

*2025-01-07*

I love this app and use it constantly for posting my art on Instagram or in my website.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback.

### 4/5 — Can’t access my photos

*2025-01-06, version 10.8*

Reported a problem re accessing photos.
Contacted them and their response was quick and helpful.
All credit to them. 
A great app now, thank you

### 1/5 — Can’t access my photos

*2025-01-03*

Thought accessing my photos would have been available but I can’t see any way of doing it. The button to do so is greyed out and not usable.
So the app is pretty useless  and a waste of the fee.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your feedback. The button is grayed out because you probably answered "No" when the app asked for permission to access the photos. Go to IOS settings, under privacy, and allow Framebuilder to use it. Feel free to contact me privately to clarify. Kind regards.

### 5/5 — I’ve had this app for over five years

*2024-12-31*

And I’ve loved it from the start. To be able to precisely preview potential colors and sizes of mats and frames with your artwork is such a convenient and valuable tool.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your review ! I am glad that you are still using it with pleasure, and I wish you a year full of joyful creativity.

### 4/5 — Framing Made Easy

*2024-11-24, version 10.8*

Have used this app for a few years. It’s easy to use and offers a decent selection of options.

### 5/5 — Frame builder

*2024-11-08, version 10.8*

Great app easy to use

### 5/5 — Was Superb you’ve ruined it!

*2024-11-04, version 10.8*

How the heck do you send a finished project to my photo file? Only been using this latest version for 10 minutes and I’m deeply annoyed! What was once a perfect app that was easy to understand has now become a total DISASTER! You’ve made it over complicated with a mish mash of features that are mostly whimsical and unnecessary for professional artists? All we want IS WHAT IT USED TO BE before you messed about with it! I can’t even find a way to send a framed picture to my photo file? NOT HAPPY! What’s that little heart for at top right? Get rid of it! It encroaches on to the frame? Sorry but you just ruined a good app!

### 4/5 — Frames

*2024-11-01, version 10.8*

Great App. that is easy to navigate. Could be a better selection of profile frames.

## Frequently asked questions about Frame Builder

### What can I do with Frame Builder?

Frame Builder allows you to create custom photo frames and displays for your photos, documents, or artwork. You can import images, combine them, add various framing elements like moldings and mats, and even draw or add text to create unique designs and personalized greeting cards.

### What kind of framing elements are available?

The app offers a wide variety of elements including virtual frames, moldings, American boxes, plain or patterned mats, fillets, and V-Grooves. You can modify the style, thickness, color, texture, and pattern of these elements to suit your design.

### Is Frame Builder free to use?

The application is self-sufficient for complete use with all presented elements included in the current version, except for some sample photos. However, optional in-app purchases are available to unlock additional features like a measurement tool, web image import, custom libraries, and color assistance.

### Can I create greeting cards with this app?

Yes, you can add elements, text, and effects to create unique and personalized greeting cards for various occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. The app provides tools to help you design custom cards.

### How can I share my creations?

Once you have finished designing your framed artwork or greeting card, you can easily share your work via email and popular social networks directly from the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.8 — 2024-10-10

• Fixes bugs.

### 10.7 — 2024-10-04

• Fixes bugs.

### 10.6 — 2024-10-02

• Fixes bugs (molding settings).
• Taking into account IOS 18.0.

### 10.5 — 2024-10-01

• Fixes bugs
• Speed and reliability improvement
• Interface improvement
• Fix the alpha channel for shared image
• Add exportation in optimal resolution
• Adjust bevel shadow for American box
• Custom items tool : Search by name

### 10.3 — 2024-01-18

• Fixes a bug while sharing image and exported shadow.
• Improve backups.
• Fixes a problem with some moldings colorized.
• Fixes a problem when camera usage unauthorized.

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## More apps by Clairanne Filaudeau

- [Frame Builder PRO Framing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-builder-pro-framing/id1528882564)
- [Frame Builder 2 Photo Framing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-builder-2-photo-framing/id6744615017)

All apps by Clairanne Filaudeau: https://appshunter.io/developer/530871587

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