Stack vs MatchFrames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stack
Effortlessly create professional before-and-after photo and video comparisons. Advanced on-device technology automatically aligns your images, perfect for showcasing transformations in fitness, renovations, or projects. Export smooth, high-quality animations for social media.
- Automatic photo alignment
- Manual adjustment options
- Create before-and-after comparisons
- Export animated videos
- Match animation to music BPM
- High FPS video export
- On-device processing
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Stack is the easiest way to create perfectly aligned before-and-after photos and videos. Powered by advanced on-device computer vision, Stack automatically aligns your photos with exceptional accuracy, helping you showcase transformations, progress, and projects without tedious manual adjustments. Whether you’re documenting a renovation, fitness journey, restoration, build project, or creative work, Stack makes your before-and-after comparisons look professional and effortless. Create engaging animations and export high-quality videos ready for social media. Fine-tune transition speed, match animations to any music BPM, and export at up to 120 FPS for incredibly smooth playback. Features: • Automatic photo alignment using advanced on-device computer vision • Precise manual adjustments when needed • Create stunning before-and-after comparisons in seconds • Export animated videos for social media • Match animation speed to any music BPM • Export at up to 120 FPS • Fast, private processing directly on your device • No watermarks on your work Stack is free to use. Upgrade to unlock unlimited automatic photo alignment and get the fastest, most accurate comparison workflow available. No recurring subscriptions. No monthly fees. No annual plans. Just a powerful before-and-after app built for creators, makers, professionals, and anyone who wants to showcase progress the right way.
MatchFrames
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MatchFrames is the alignment tool for creators. Whether shooting live or importing existing photos, achieve pixel-perfect alignment with reference layers, smart guide marks, and assist grids. Imported images support one-tap filter styles — alignment and aesthetics in one go. **[Reference Layer Overlay]** Import any image as a semi-transparent overlay. Adjust opacity in real time to match angle, position, and scale. Supports photo, video, and Live Photo modes — shoot aligned, skip post reframing. **[Smart Guide Marks]** Circles, squares, hearts — draw any shape freely. Resize, reposition, and recolor on the fly. Guide marks stay locked on your viewfinder, pinpointing subject position. **[MatchCut Import Mode]** New import alignment feature. Bring in existing photos, overlay guide marks and reference layers, and fine-tune alignment in post. Any photo becomes match-cut ready material. **[4:3 / 16:9 Ratio Switch]** One-tap aspect ratio switch. Portrait or landscape, find the perfect frame for any platform or scene. **[Style Filters (Import Only)]** Apply filters to imported images with one tap. Multiple styles with real-time preview, doubling post-processing efficiency. **[Assist Grid (Camera Mode)]** Enable assist grid lines in camera mode. Choose from rule of thirds, center cross, safe zones — sharper composition. **[Pose Reference Library]** Save frequently used poses as templates. One-tap recall for portraits, products, vlogs — nail the frame every time. **[Before & After Capture]** Fitness tracking, renovation progress, plant growth — same position, same angle. Record in photo/video/Live Photo, changes clear at a glance. **Who It's For:** - **Short-form creators:** Vlog transitions, scene swaps — live or imported footage aligns perfectly, zero post adjustment - **Video editors:** Footage or existing photos come in aligned, cutting reframing/cropping time in half - **Photographers:** Replicate classic compositions, multi-angle product shots — Live Photo supported - **Everyday users:** Pose guides, before/after comparisons, travel shots — live or existing photos, perfectly aligned Download MatchFrames. Nail every frame. Cut editing time in half. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://appstore.onekick.top/PrivacyPolicy.html If you have any questions, feedback, or need help using MatchFrames, please contact us: Email: matchframes@outlook.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MatchFrames at weekly against Stack's monthly. MatchFrames also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MatchFrames sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stack ships an update monthly, MatchFrames weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack | MatchFrames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Chernovolenko | 珑 陈 |
In-app purchases
Stack
- Stack Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
MatchFrames
- weekly$0.997 Days
- monthly$1.991 Month
- yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year









