# Photo Frames Editor vs Clay

Photo Frames Editor and Clay both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Photo Frames Editor's written reviews are positive against 53% of Clay's. Clay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Clay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7 for Clay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Photo Frames Editor's written reviews are positive against 53% of Clay's.

Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, Clay every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Frames Editor | Clay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-editor-framify/id1042079784/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-story-templates-frames/id1469553582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 53.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 115 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331148992) | [Plexagon s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/952666702) |

## 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


### Clay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-story-templates-frames/id1469553582)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily create professional social media content in seconds with customizable templates. Add your photos, text, and graphics to design engaging posts, stories, and ads for any platform.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of ready-to-use templates, Import photos and videos, Add text, filters, and stickers, Background removal tool, Export for multiple social platforms, Create brand marketing posts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlight Premium II | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Plus Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Clay Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing templates
- 💡 Helpful for growing social media presence
- 🚀 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Templates not loading properly
- Inability to upload own images
- Text formatting issues when exporting
- Glitches when switching between templates

**Requested features**

- More free templates and customization options
- Ability to save and edit projects
- Improved text editing and positioning tools
- Compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Frames Editor free?

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

### Is Clay free?

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

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

Photo Frames Editor is rated higher. Photo Frames Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Clay averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

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

Neither Photo Frames Editor nor Clay shows ads.

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

Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, and Clay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Frames Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Clay on September 24, 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.*