Frame.io vs SunPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frame.io
This app enables seamless video review and collaboration on mobile devices. It offers precise commenting, asset management, and customizable sharing features for teams and clients, anywhere in the world.
- Precise video scrubbing and commenting
- Asset search and organization
- Customizable share links
- File and folder management
- Annotated comments
- Granular notification controls
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Supercharge your mobile workflow with the Frame.io experience on the smaller screen. Now it’s easier than ever to collaborate, review, and manage work with your team, clients, and other stakeholders from anywhere in the world using the Frame.io app for iPhone and iPad. Rebuilt from the ground up Customize how you view your assets — then scroll, scrub, zoom, and comment with incredible precision and responsiveness. Built natively in Swift, the Frame.io iOS and iPadOS apps allow you to bring the Frame.io experience with you anywhere. Find what you need faster Search comes to the Frame.io iPhone and iPad apps for the first time. Quickly find the assets, folders, or projects you need on the go. Experience a faster workflow Group, tag, and sort assets by out-of-the-box and custom metadata. Edit those fields right in the player — like Status or Rating, when you need to quickly approve on-the-go. Review more accurately Scroll, scrub, zoom, and comment with incredible precision and responsiveness. Pinch-and-zoom videos and images up to 400% to inspect fine details. Navigate quickly between assets by swiping left or right. Control your playback speed and resolution, and double-tap to skip backwards and forwards. Comment more effectively Leave anchored comments, include links and attachments for reference — even include emojis. Or draw annotations using the new full-screen experience. Over a dozen new commenting features help you get the point across faster. Customize your Shares Curate and send professional-looking shares from your iPhone or iPad. All the settings and controls are right there at your fingertips — title, description, appearance, visibility, and more. See everything the way you’d like to see it Customize your view including List and Grid options, thumbnail size, and aspect ratio. Reorder visible fields like Status and Rating, or easily sort by fields for more control over your browsing experience. Enhanced file and folder management Manage files and folders as easily as using Frame.io on your desktop. Rename, move, copy, export, and delete files and folders, modify files in bulk, or navigate through all your assets with full folder path support. Reduce notification fatigue Get more granular control over which notifications you get and where you get them. Terms & Conditions: Your use of this application is governed by the Frame.io Terms of Service https://frame.io/terms-linkfree and the Frame.io Privacy Policy https://frame.io/privacy-linkfree and any successor versions thereto. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://www.adobe.com/go/ca-rights-linkfree
SunPath
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Plan sunlight before you arrive. See the exact sun position, shadows, sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour for any location and any date. WHAT SUNPATH DOES SunPath helps you plan natural light with confidence. Whether you're scouting a photography location, evaluating a property, planning a solar installation or designing an outdoor space, SunPath shows exactly where the sun will be throughout the day and year. Search for cities, addresses and popular landmarks worldwide to instantly visualize the sun path, sunlight direction and shadow conditions before you arrive. FREE TRIAL Every new user receives 1 free location search. Your free search unlocks SunPath's complete planning experience, including live sun position, date planning, golden hour, blue hour, yearly sunlight comparisons and premium map styles. After the free search has been used, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue searching new locations and access premium features. FEATURES • Sun position and direction for any location • Sunrise and sunset direction • Live sun altitude & azimuth • Golden hour & blue hour (AM & PM) • Shadow planning throughout the year • Daylight duration and seasonal changes • Year-round sunlight comparisons • Civil dawn and dusk times • Search cities, addresses and landmarks • Any date selection (past & future) • Hybrid and Satellite maps PERFECT FOR • Photography & Videography • Real Estate & Property Visits • Architecture & Landscape Design • Solar Panel Planning • Garden Planning • Outdoor Events & Travel Plan with confidence. Know the light before you arrive. --- About Subscriptions: This app offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features. • Annual Plan: Full access, billed yearly • Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy: https://appx3.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frame.io at none against SunPath's 3. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SunPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Frame.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
Frame.io ships an update fortnightly, SunPath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frame.io | SunPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (892 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 892 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frame.io | Serge Benati |
Bugs and requests
Frame.io
Reported bugs
4 issues- Comments disappearing or not saving properly
- App freezing or crashing frequently
- Playback issues (buffering, out of sync audio/video)
- Login loop and authentication failures
Requested features
5 requests- iPad app
- Ability to sort and filter files/comments
- Offline mode with reliable sync
- Improved notification and comment management
- Integration with more video editing software
SunPath
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Frame.io
No in-app purchases
SunPath
- SunSpotter Full Access –1 Year$4.991 Year
- Unlock SunSpotter$2.99
- One-Time Purchase$12.99
Questions
Is Frame.io free?
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Do Frame.io or SunPath have ads?
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