# Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame vs Snapthread

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame at 5.0 against Snapthread's 4.4. Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Snapthread's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapthread sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapthread has 252 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame ships an update every 11 months, Snapthread monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame | Snapthread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-crystal-ball-photo-frame/id1150370146/reviews)** | [4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapthread/id1277445843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yeon Tai Ang](https://appshunter.io/developer/796904902) | [Rebecca Hansmeyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000982824) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-crystal-ball-photo-frame/id1150370146)

Enhance your photos with mystical and enchanting crystal ball frames. Capture and share special moments with friends and family, transforming them into magical memories. Personalize your pictures with various editing options and set them as wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Mystical crystal ball photo frames, Capture new photos or use gallery images, Rotate and adjust photos, Swap photo layers, Mirror image option, Remove background, Share to social media or save to phone, Set as wallpaper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snapthread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapthread/id1277445843)

Easily create and share video slideshows from your photos and videos. Merge different media types, add titles and music, and customize your edits. Export in various aspect ratios for seamless sharing on any platform.

**Highlights:** Merge Live Photos, stills, and videos, Add titles and music, Suggested projects based on recent photos, Customize 'On This Day' videos, Export in multiple aspect ratios, Trim, crop, and adjust clips

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapthread Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎬 Excellent for stitching Live Photos into videos
- ⚡ Quick and fast video creation process
- 🎵 Built-in music library with customizable audio options
- 💰 Affordable one-time premium purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 💾 Loss of work when app crashes without save option
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities compared to professional tools
- 📚 Lack of in-app instructions or tutorials
- 🎵 Issues with importing music from phone library

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during editing
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Projects lost after crashes with no recovery
- Trim slider resets when moved near beginning of track
- Crashes when working with large numbers of images (30+)

**Requested features**

- Auto-save and robust project recovery system
- Ability to select specific portions of audio tracks
- Vertical panorama video support
- Apple Watch screen ratio framing option
- Per-photo display time settings for slideshows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame free?

Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snapthread free?

Snapthread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame or Snapthread?

Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame is rated higher. Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Snapthread averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.

### Do Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame or Snapthread have ads?

Neither Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame nor Snapthread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame or Snapthread?

Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame ships an update every 11 months, and Snapthread monthly. Most recently, Magic Crystal Ball Photo Frame was updated on October 10, 2026 and Snapthread on October 24, 2026.

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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.*