# Photo Frames Editor vs Picture Frames

Photo Frames Editor and Picture Frames both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Photo Frames Editor's written reviews are positive against 25% of Picture Frames's. Photo Frames Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29K vs 577). Picture Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Frames Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Picture Frames sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Photo Frames Editor against 4.8 for Picture Frames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Frames Editor has 29K ratings behind it against 577, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Photo Frames Editor's written reviews are positive against 25% of Picture Frames's.

Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, Picture Frames every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Frames Editor | Picture Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-editor-framify/id1042079784/reviews) | [4.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-frames-photo-editor/id1137385494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 577 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331148992) | [Patel Rikunj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118655704) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Frames Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-editor-framify/id1042079784)

Easily enhance your photos with a vast collection of frames and filters. Customize your images with over 2700 picture frames and 40+ effects. Add text and crop your photos to create beautiful, personalized memories.

**Highlights:** Over 2700 picture frames, 40+ photo filters, Photo cropper, Fast photo frame editor, Change frame color, Add text to frames

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Framify Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Complete Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎨 Variety of frames
- 💡 Themed frames for occasions
- 🎨 Easy to use and adjust photos
- 👍 Enhances photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🎨 Some frames cover too much of the photo

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving edited photos
- Frames failing to download properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More frame options for pets, travel, and other themes
- Ability to rotate/adjust photos within frames
- Text editing and customization options
- Ability to save edited photos to device


### Picture Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-frames-photo-editor/id1137385494)

Enhance your photos with a wide variety of creative frames and powerful editing tools. Create stunning collages, apply artistic filters, and easily share your masterpieces on social media. Perfect for commemorating special moments or adding a unique touch to everyday pictures.

**Highlights:** Wide range of stylish frames for any occasion, Powerful photo editing tools (brightness, contrast, filters), Creative photo collages with customizable templates, Easy-to-use interface, Direct social media sharing, Event-specific and seasonal frames

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Frames Editor free?

Photo Frames Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Frames free?

Picture Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Frames Editor or Picture Frames?

Photo Frames Editor and Picture Frames are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29K and 577 ratings respectively.

### Do Photo Frames Editor or Picture Frames have ads?

Picture Frames shows ads; Photo Frames Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Frames Editor or Picture Frames?

Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, and Picture Frames every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Frames Editor was updated on September 28, 2026 and Picture Frames on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*