Comparison

Explote vs Frame Pair

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Explote

Control your media players like Plex and Kodi from your device. Easily switch between different media server clients with a single tap. Compatible with a range of popular media server software.

Highlights
  • Remote control for media players
  • Supports Plex, Kodi, Rasplex, OpenPHT
  • Switch between media clients
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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You can exchange the media player at any time by tapping the last selected name at the top of the screen. Works with Rasplex, OpenPHT, Plex, Kodi and all the others that use the same commands.

About

Frame Pair

Record video once and get both vertical and horizontal synced files. This app streamlines content creation for short-form and wide video platforms without needing to reshoot. It offers a dual-format camera workspace with live previews and editing tools.

Highlights
  • Record vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 simultaneously
  • Synced dual video files
  • Live preview and framing tools
  • Local file saving and sharing
  • One-video composer with PIP and split-screen
  • Creator controls for focus, exposure, and zoom
  • Reliability features for stable recording
Features
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Record once. Get two synced files: vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9. Frame Pair helps creators make one take work across short-form and wide video without reshooting. Frame Pair is free to use. Free exports include a small watermark. Frame Pair Pro is an optional subscription that removes the watermark while active. On supported devices, Frame Pair gives you a dual-format camera workspace with live previews, framing tools, and local files ready to save, share, edit, or trim. BUILT FOR CREATOR WORKFLOWS Frame once and prepare both formats before recording. Use Rear Lenses, Scene + Self, or Single Camera mode when dual-camera capture is unavailable. TWO OUTPUTS, LOCAL FIRST Frame Pair creates local files first. Save both clips to Photos, share, edit, combine into one video, or record another take. SINGLE-SCREEN CAMERA WORKSPACE See hero and picture-in-picture previews, swap active views, adjust framing, check audio, choose quality, and record from one focused screen. CREATOR CONTROLS • Vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 output • Two live preview slots on supported iPhones • Rear Lenses, Scene + Self, and Single Camera modes • Live zoom when supported by the active camera • Tap-to-focus and exposure controls where supported • Focus, exposure, and white-balance locks where supported • Safe zones, grid, and clean framing guides • Countdown options for hands-free starts • Passive audio meter before recording • Fast, HD, and adaptive Best quality options • One-video composer with picture-in-picture and split-screen layouts SYNCED EDITING Review both clips together, trim, make middle-range cuts, undo/reset, and save an edited copy without overwriting the original. RELIABILITY MATTERS Includes storage checks, recording limits, thermal and camera-pressure warnings, background safe-stop, writer finish handling, and partial-failure reporting. FRAME PAIR PRO Frame Pair Pro removes the Frame Pair watermark from exported videos while your subscription is active. All core recording and editing features remain available for free. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Auto-renewable subscription terms: - Subscription period and renewal interval depend on the package you choose. - Prices depend on package and are shown on the payment screen. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends and will identify the renewal cost. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - You can cancel your subscription via: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy Policy: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/terms.html - Subscription Information: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/subscription.html PRIVACY AND DIAGNOSTICS No account. No in-app ads. No automatic cloud media upload. Limited Firebase diagnostics measure app flow, performance, and crashes and can be turned off in Settings. Optional Meta ad measurement runs only if you allow iOS tracking. Your videos stay on your device unless you choose to save or share them. IMPORTANT DEVICE NOTE Dual-camera capture depends on supported iPhone hardware, camera pair, quality, storage, and device capabilities. Best quality adapts to device and recording conditions. If dual-camera recording is unavailable, Single Camera mode can record one clip and generate vertical plus horizontal copies.

Screenshots

Explote3 screens
Frame Pair3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frame Pair at 5.0 against Explote's 3.9. Frame Pair also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Explote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frame Pair sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Explote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frame Pair holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explote has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explote ships an update every 6 months, Frame Pair every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Explote versus Frame Pair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploteFrame Pair
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoShesek LLC

Customer experience

Explote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

Frame Pair

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Explote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Frame Pair

Subscriptions2
  • Frame Pair Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Frame Pair Premium Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Explote free?
Explote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame Pair free?
Frame Pair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explote or Frame Pair?
Frame Pair is rated higher. Explote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Frame Pair averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Explote or Frame Pair have ads?
Neither Explote nor Frame Pair shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explote or Frame Pair?
Explote ships an update every 6 months, and Frame Pair every 2 days. Most recently, Explote was updated on October 9, 2026 and Frame Pair on October 7, 2026.

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