Comparison

Picture Keeper Connect vs Loop Photo Frame

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

Head to head
About

Picture Keeper Connect

Easily back up and transfer photos, videos, and contacts from your mobile device to a portable drive. Digitize physical photos and free up valuable space on your phone. Offers secure, on-the-go backup without needing Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Direct mobile device backup
  • Transfer photos, videos, and contacts
  • Free up device storage
  • Digitize physical photos
  • On-the-go backup without Wi-Fi
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Mobile Backup Simplified. Whether you've run out of space or just got a new phone, backing up your precious memories is essential — and it makes room to keep creating new ones! Picture Keeper plugs directly into your phone or tablet for a simple, easy download of your mobile files right to a portable drive. Easily transfer photos, videos, and contacts from your mobile device directly to your Picture Keeper drive, free up valuable space on your device, and use our Photo Scanner to digitize physical photos while reducing imperfections. Our comprehensive suite of free photo tools helps your memories truly shine! Why Picture Keeper Connect? On-The-Go — A must-have during travel, Picture Keeper can be used anytime and anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed. Free Up Space — Backup your device to Picture Keeper, then delete the photos and videos off your phone to make room for more, knowing they're safe and secure. Compatible — Works on all major mobile devices and computers. Picture Keeper recognizes each device and remembers where each backup left off, making it easy to share with the whole family. Secure — Your files are always kept private and protected. Convenient — Want to show someone pictures from your computer or another device? Just plug Picture Keeper Connect into your smartphone to view, manage, and share those files! Backup & Restore — Have an old phone full of awesome pictures and videos, or a broken phone that needs replacing? Easily transfer your photos, videos, and important files from one device to another with Picture Keeper Connect. Take Your Protection Even Further with KeepSafe! With KeepSafe, your memories get an extra layer of protection beyond your Picture Keeper drive. KeepSafe stores an additional copy of all your files in unlimited, private, secure cloud storage, with automatic backup that runs quietly in the background so you never have to think about it. Your subscription also includes lifetime drive replacement — if anything ever happens to your Picture Keeper, we'll replace it — plus a digital beneficiary feature that ensures your memories can be passed on to the people who matter most. For over 15 years, Picture Keeper has been the most trusted name in photo backup solutions.

About

Loop Photo Frame

This app allows you to set up and control a smart photo frame, inviting family members to share photos and view them in a private family network. It serves as a central hub for displaying cherished memories and staying connected with loved ones.

Highlights
  • Frame setup and settings control
  • Invite family members to send photos
  • Private family social network
  • Display family memories
  • Share best moments
Features
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Loop is a smart photo frame that displays all of your family’s favorite memories. Invite the whole family to add their own photos and see what’s being shared all in one place! Use the Loop app to: ० Setup your Loop frame and control its settings ० Invite family members to send photos to your frame ० Share your best moments in a private social network just for your family

Screenshots

Picture Keeper Connect4 screens
Loop Photo Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Keeper Connect at 94% against Loop Photo Frame's 46%. Picture Keeper Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Loop Photo Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. Picture Keeper Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Loop Photo Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picture Keeper Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Keeper Connect has 7.6K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Picture Keeper Connect's written reviews are positive against 46% of Loop Photo Frame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picture Keeper Connect ships an update every 9 days, Loop Photo Frame every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Picture Keeper Connect versus Loop Photo Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicture Keeper ConnectLoop Photo Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.6K ratings) — better3.9 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better145
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplified I.T. Products, LLCCalifornia Labs Inc

Customer experience

Picture Keeper Connect

All ratings7,601 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%

Loop Photo Frame

All ratings145 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative46.3%

User reviews

Picture Keeper Connect

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure backup
  • 👍 Convenient storage
  • 🚀 Fast backup process
  • 👍 Organizes photos by date

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
  • 🔋 Requires phone to be off or on low power mode during backup
  • 🐛 Doesn't save file metadata like date taken

Loop Photo Frame

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Great for keeping family connected
  • 🖼️ Nice display quality
  • 🎁 Good gift idea
  • 👍 Easy to share photos
  • 😊 Brings joy and connection

Room to improve

  • ❌ Difficult setup and use
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔌 WiFi connection issues
  • 🚫 Limited functionality
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

Picture Keeper Connect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Backup sometimes doesn't complete successfully
  • Doesn't restore photos that were accidentally deleted from the drive

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow deleting individual photos from the drive
  • Save GIFs as GIFs instead of converting to images
  • Improve photo editing tools

Loop Photo Frame

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Photos go into a black hole
  • Android app bug issues
  • Impossible to connect to WiFi
  • White screen after adding photos
  • Cannot move photos between albums
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  • Lose selections when going back
  • Clunky and complicated setup
  • Landscape view missing
  • Frame glitching, not connecting to WiFi
  • Black screen of death
  • Customer support unresponsive/unhelpful
  • Cannot add people or remove people from albums
  • Cannot access picture albums on iPhone
  • App won't open after update
  • Difficult to add or add others to albums
  • Endless loop when joining invites
  • No user manual available
  • Broken Instagram login
  • Google Photos option not implemented
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Cannot sync photos from Instagram
  • Unable to change WiFi settings
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • Videos don't play
  • Stops scrolling with pictures
  • Google Photos and Dropbox not available
  • Trouble adding more than 70 pictures
  • App slow and unstable
  • Only uploads a few pictures
  • Cannot delete channels or photos
  • Cannot add photos from iPhone library
  • Touch top not useful
  • Cannot reset the Loop device
  • App freezes on Facebook login
  • Unauthorized user error
  • Cannot see or access channels
  • App does nothing
  • Voice command, motion integration missing
  • Bluetooth will not sync
  • Cannot set up for friends and family WiFi
  • Cannot figure out how to reboot
  • Cannot delete accounts
  • App crashes immediately upon opening (iOS)
  • Hardware fails, crashes, doesn't hold connections
  • App crashes frequently
  • No Android app

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to move photos between albums
  • Ability to select multiple photos for different albums
  • iOS widget support
  • Integration with iOS shortcuts
  • Ability to turn off frame remotely
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  • Landscape view
  • Ability to delete users or stop sharing with individuals
  • Indication of pending invitations
  • Clearer notification of activity
  • Instagram and Google Photos sharing improvements
  • Android app availability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Picture Keeper Connect

Subscriptions4
  • KeepSafe Protection - Special Offer1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • KeepSafe Protection1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • KeepSafe Protection - Special Offer1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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  • KeepSafe Protection1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

Loop Photo Frame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Picture Keeper Connect free?
Picture Keeper Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Photo Frame free?
Loop Photo Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Picture Keeper Connect or Loop Photo Frame?
Picture Keeper Connect is rated higher. Picture Keeper Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Loop Photo Frame averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Picture Keeper Connect or Loop Photo Frame have ads?
Neither Picture Keeper Connect nor Loop Photo Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picture Keeper Connect or Loop Photo Frame?
Picture Keeper Connect ships an update every 9 days, and Loop Photo Frame every 4 months. Most recently, Picture Keeper Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and Loop Photo Frame on November 2, 2026.

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