# FailArmy vs Christmas Messages & Frames

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FailArmy at none against Christmas Messages & Frames's 4. FailArmy also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Christmas Messages & Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Messages & Frames sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FailArmy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FailArmy against 4.7 for Christmas Messages & Frames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FailArmy has 1.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FailArmy ships an update every 2 months, Christmas Messages & Frames every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FailArmy | Christmas Messages & Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/failarmy/id1015527860/reviews) | **[4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-messages-and-frames/id6444858872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jukin Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001278056) | [Belen Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199885764) |

## What reviewers say

### FailArmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/failarmy/id1015527860)

Discover and watch a vast collection of hilarious fail videos, pranks, and comedy clips. This app lets you celebrate life's absurd moments and laugh off any failure.

**Highlights:** Hilarious fail videos, Prank compilations, Comedy clips, Shareable content, Celebrate absurd moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Amazing content
- 💯 Best app for fails
- 🤗 Awesome entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🤔 Too many ads
- 🙄 Censored content
- 😒 Repetitive videos
- 🤯 Doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to load
- App crashes on volume change
- Categories and collections don't work
- Blank screens and loading issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Ability to rewind live videos
- More video categories
- Offline viewing option
- Improved search functionality


### Christmas Messages & Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-messages-and-frames/id6444858872)

Create personalized holiday greetings with festive frames, messages, and stickers. This app allows users of all ages to decorate photos for Christmas and New Year's, making it easy to share warm wishes with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Festive photo frames, Personalized messages, Sticker customization, Create custom greetings, Photo decoration, Shareable creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Watermark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock frames | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FailArmy free?

FailArmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Christmas Messages & Frames free?

Christmas Messages & Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FailArmy or Christmas Messages & Frames?

Christmas Messages & Frames is rated higher. FailArmy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Christmas Messages & Frames averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do FailArmy or Christmas Messages & Frames have ads?

Both FailArmy and Christmas Messages & Frames show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FailArmy or Christmas Messages & Frames?

FailArmy ships an update every 2 months, and Christmas Messages & Frames every 10 months. Most recently, FailArmy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Christmas Messages & Frames on October 24, 2026.

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