Comparison

Stack vs MatchFrames

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

Stack4 screens
MatchFrames4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack ships an update monthly, MatchFrames weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stack versus MatchFrames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackMatchFrames
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo Chernovolenko珑 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stack

One-time1
  • Stack Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
3 purchases

MatchFrames

Subscriptions3
  • weekly$0.997 Days
  • monthly$1.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchFrames free?
MatchFrames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack or MatchFrames have ads?
Neither Stack nor MatchFrames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack or MatchFrames?
Stack ships an update monthly, and MatchFrames weekly. Most recently, Stack was updated on November 2, 2026 and MatchFrames on October 31, 2026.

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