PIP Magic vs FrameLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIP Magic
Create stunning photo collages and edit selfies with unique picture-in-picture effects. Choose from a vast library of frames and apply live filters directly from the camera or edit existing photos from your gallery. Share your creations instantly.
- Picture-in-picture (PIP) frame effects
- Live camera filters
- Gallery photo editing
- Separate foreground/background filters
- Save and share to social media
- Front and rear camera support
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PIP magic with absolutely free application with no in-app purchases for the content unlocking. You can access and use complete content for FREE. PIP Magic is a best selfie photo editing app. It allows you to create beautiful PIP images by letting you to select different PIP frames from huge collection of our PIP library. It is best companion for selfie photo lovers. it lets you use both front camera as well as rear camera while taking your PIP. It also allows you to take the pic with PIP frame on the preview, so that you can get accurate output. In camera mode it lets you to take the pic directly on the frame, it all flows you to directly apply the live filters on the camera preview In gallery mode it lets you to design your PIP by letting you to select individual or single image for both background and foreground. It also allows you to apply the photo filters on foreground and background separately. once PIP image is generated to your choice it will allow you to save and share the image to multiple social networks in a matter of button click more than anything it is completely free, all the effects that you see and all the frames that you see are absolutely free in this application.
FrameLab
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FrameLab makes your photos look like stills from a movie. Apply cinematic filters, add frames and stickers, and use on-device AI tools - all in a few taps, all on your phone. CINEMATIC FILTERS (NEW) Six film-inspired looks, each with its own mood: - Teal Shadow - blockbuster teal shadows against golden highlights - Amber Fable - rich amber and gold with a soft, fantastical glow - Pastel Symmetry - muted pastels with a gentle vignette - Cold Contrast - cool cyan-green with crushed shadows - Grindhouse Pulp - punchy contrast and heavy film grain - Noir Frame - stark, high-contrast black and white POWERFUL FILTERS From warm golden hour to crisp retro film, every filter is crafted to look natural, not overdone. BEAUTIFUL FRAMES A growing collection of frames that finish the shot - sleek and modern, bold and colourful, or vintage and textured. STICKERS, TEXT & DRAWING Add stickers, text and hand-drawn touches to make every edit yours. ON-DEVICE AI TOOLS Remove backgrounds and more with smart tools that run entirely on your iPhone. Professional results without the learning curve. PRIVACY FIRST - All photo editing happens on your device - No account required - No photos uploaded anywhere - No tracking of personal information Your photos are yours. Full stop. CREATOR CLUB Unlock every premium filter, frame and AI tool with a Creator Club subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. TERMS OF USE This app is licensed under the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://littleloop.co.uk/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FrameLab at none against PIP Magic's shown. PIP Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. PIP Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FrameLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PIP Magic ships an update every 2 months, FrameLab every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIP Magic | FrameLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | pixel force private limited | TIMOTHY DALTON |
Bugs and requests
PIP Magic
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes occasionally
- Paid features not always working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- More bottle and frame styles
- Ability to adjust background image clarity
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Improved compatibility across devices
FrameLab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PIP Magic
- All Upgrades + Remove Ads$1.99
FrameLab
- Creator Club Monthly$1.991 Month
- Creator Club Annual$12.991 Year
Questions
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