Comparison

Video Frame Player vs Frame by Frame Player

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

Head to head
About

Video Frame Player

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
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Sometimes we want to play a video frame by frame, so we can observe every detail, and differences between details. Functions: 1) Step-play frames, you can easily play video/GIF forward or backward frame by frame with clicking buttons or dragging finger. 2) Extract frames, you can extract frames and save them to Photos. You can extract the current frame, you also can extract all frames between 2 time point in batch mode. 3) Support for making GIF animation from any segment of videos. 4) Support video imported by iTunes. 5) Support for zooming in/out video with 2-finger gesture to see more details. 6) Support video/gif from "Files" App. 7) Onion Skin. You can overlay the half-transparent previous and next frames on the current frame. 8) Convert FPS. You can easily convert the video to your desired FPS number in case you need it. 9) Support external(USB or Bluetooth) keyboard. You can use hotkeys to control playing conveniently. 10) Support Drawing on every frame. Your drawing can be saved automatically. And you can export your video+annotations.

About

Frame by Frame Player

This app offers precise video playback, allowing users to step through videos frame by frame with audio. It includes annotation tools and the ability to export individual frames or annotated frames. Ideal for detailed video analysis and animation workflows.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame playback with audio
  • Adjustable playback range
  • Annotation tools (brush, text)
  • Single frame export
  • Annotated frame export
  • MP4, MOV, AVI, GIF support
Features
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Frame Player is your solution for precision video playback, annotation, and exporting, making it perfect for animators and anyone keen on detailed video analysis. LIMITATION: Due to hardware constraints, Hash#player currently supports media under 2 minutes. VIDEO PLAYER Format Support: MP4, MOV, AVI, GIF Playback Controls: Play, Pause, Loop Frame-by-Frame Stepping: With Audio Adjustable Playback Range Volume, Frame Display, Pan & Zoom ANNOTATION Brush, Text and Eraser Tools Undo and Redo Toggle Drawing Visibility EXPORTING Single Frame Export Single Frame with Annotation See through the video with Frame Player - download now and enhance your animation and video analysis experience. --------------- Subscription Details: 1-Month Plan: $0.99 6-Month Plan: $3.99 12-Month Plan: $7.99 All subscriptions include a 3-day free trial The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscription at the App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://kee-frame.web.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kee-frame.web.app/privacy-policy --------------- Have any questions? Contact somfan2001@gmail.com

Screenshots

Video Frame Player4 screens
Frame by Frame Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Frame Player at 2.5 against Frame by Frame Player's 1.0. Video Frame Player also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Video Frame Player sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Frame by Frame Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Frame Player holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Frame Player has 40 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Frame by Frame Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Frame Player ships an update every 2 months, Frame by Frame Player every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Frame Player versus Frame by Frame Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Frame PlayerFrame by Frame Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (40 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer叮咚 康Tuan Anh Nguyen

Customer experience

Video Frame Player

All ratings40 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative54.8%

Frame by Frame Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Video Frame Player

One-time9
  • Keyboard Control$1.99
  • Extract Frame$3.99
  • Make GIF from video$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Convert FPS$3.99
  • Extract frames in batch$4.99
  • Onion Skin$4.99
  • Drag To Seek$4.99
  • Draw$4.99
  • Play frames$8.99
3 purchases

Frame by Frame Player

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - 1 Month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 6 Months3 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Premium - 1 Year$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Frame Player free?
Video Frame Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frame by Frame Player free?
Frame by Frame Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Frame Player or Frame by Frame Player?
Video Frame Player is rated higher. Video Frame Player averages 2.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Frame by Frame Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Video Frame Player or Frame by Frame Player have ads?
Neither Video Frame Player nor Frame by Frame Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Frame Player or Frame by Frame Player?
Video Frame Player ships an update every 2 months, and Frame by Frame Player every 15 months. Most recently, Video Frame Player was updated on October 18, 2026 and Frame by Frame Player on October 2, 2026.

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