# Video Frame Player vs FrameStep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FrameStep at 100% against Video Frame Player's 38%. FrameStep also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Video Frame Player's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Frame Player sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. FrameStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

FrameStep holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Frame Player has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Video Frame Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of FrameStep's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Frame Player | FrameStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-frame-player/id1080272592/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framestep/id1547106991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [叮咚 康](https://appshunter.io/developer/980930351) | [Nathaniel Dirksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547106993) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Frame Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-frame-player/id1080272592)

This app allows users to meticulously examine videos and GIFs by playing them frame by frame, both forward and backward. It also enables the extraction of individual frames or entire segments for saving or creating new animations. Advanced features include onion skinning, drawing on frames, and FPS conversion.

**Highlights:** Step-play frames forward/backward, Extract frames to Photos, Create GIFs from video segments, Onion Skinning for frame comparison, Draw on frames and export annotated video, Convert video FPS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keyboard Control | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extract Frame | $3.99 | one-time |
| Make GIF from video | $3.99 | one-time |
| Convert FPS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extract frames in batch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Onion Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drag To Seek | $4.99 | one-time |
| Draw | $4.99 | one-time |
| Play frames | $8.99 | one-time |


### FrameStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framestep/id1547106991)

This video player allows users to precisely step through videos frame by frame. It's ideal for detailed video review, offering intuitive on-screen controls and expanded functionality with a keyboard. Videos can be accessed through various methods, ensuring flexibility for different workflows.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame video playback, On-screen controls for play/pause and scrubbing, Keyboard support for advanced controls, Access videos via Files app or Share sheet, Designed for animators and VFX artists, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Frame Player free?

Video Frame Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FrameStep free?

FrameStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video Frame Player or FrameStep?

FrameStep is rated higher. Video Frame Player averages 2.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while FrameStep averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Video Frame Player or FrameStep have ads?

Neither Video Frame Player nor FrameStep shows ads.

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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.*