Comparison

Frameo vs Aluratek Smart Frame

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

Head to head
About

Frameo

Instantly share photos and videos with family members on WiFi photo frames. Connect loved ones by turning a digital frame into a shared family hub for memories and plans. Offers free basic sharing with optional upgrades for more features.

Highlights
  • Send photos and videos to frames
  • Sync calendars for events
  • Add captions and greetings
  • Group photos into albums
  • Connect frames with a code
  • Optional upgrades for more sharing options
Features
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Share moments instantly. Connect families forever. Send photos and videos from your phone to any Frameo frame – your own, or your family's, wherever they are. Downloaded over 30 million times by families around the world. ONE FRAME FOR YOUR MEMORIES AND YOUR PLANS Frameo turns a WiFi photo frame into a family hub. A toddler's first steps, next week's soccer game – your moments and your schedule, on the frame in your living room and in the homes of the people you love. FREE, AND ALWAYS WILL BE: - Send up to 10 photos or 15-second videos at a time, as often as you like. They appear in seconds. - Sync one calendar so birthdays, events, and plans show up on the frame. - Add captions, or use Greetings – fun graphics for holidays and celebrations. - Group photos into Albums for weddings, holidays, and vacations. - Connect to any frame with a code, invite as many people as you like, and get a notification when someone likes your photo. Every feature listed above is free, and stays free. There are no fees to send or receive. WHAT YOU CAN COUNT ON: Private by design, end-to-end encryption and full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and PSTI. Your photos stay yours. Regular updates for your app and frame, always included. WANT MORE? TWO OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Everything above stays free. Frameo+ and Premium simply add more on top. FRAMEO+ – MORE WAYS TO SHARE: Send up to 100 photos at a time Send videos up to 2 minutes Hide or delete frame photos from your phone Cloud Backup with client-side encryption Cast to your TV with Google Cast $1.99/month or $16.99/year* PREMIUM – THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE: Everything in Frameo+ including the full calendar: Unlimited calendar syncs across up to 5 frames Send Events: create an event with a photo, place, and description, and send it to your own frame or a loved one's Countdown to birthdays, trips, and milestones Timed Calendar View: show the calendar during the hours that suit your family, then switch back to photos Custom event colors $7.99/month or $69.99/year* Both paid plans include a 14-day free trial. Read more: http://frameo.com/subscriptions SETTING UP OR JUST SENDING? The app is all you need either way - set up your own new frame, or connect to a loved one's and start sending. Works with official Frameo WiFi photo frames only. Find a retailer: http://frameo.com/#Shop Stay updated by following Frameo on social media: facebook.com/frameoapp instagram.com/frameo_app youtube.com/@frameoapp *Price may vary depending on country.

About

Aluratek Smart Frame

Easily send photos and videos directly to your Aluratek Wifi Picture Frame. This application simplifies the process of sharing your memories with loved ones through a connected digital display.

Highlights
  • Send pictures
  • Send videos
  • Directly to frame
  • Wifi enabled
  • Easy sharing
Features
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The easiest way to send pictures and videos directly to your Aluratek Wifi Picture Frame.

Screenshots

Frameo4 screens
Aluratek Smart Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frameo at 72% against Aluratek Smart Frame's 18%. Frameo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (452K vs 331). Aluratek Smart Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Frameo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Aluratek Smart Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frameo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frameo has 452K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Frameo's written reviews are positive against 18% of Aluratek Smart Frame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frameo ships an update fortnightly, Aluratek Smart Frame every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Frameo versus Aluratek Smart Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameoAluratek Smart Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (452K ratings) — better1.8 (331 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings452K — better331
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrameo A/SAluratek

Customer experience

Frameo

All ratings451,429 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews2,057 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative19.3%

Aluratek Smart Frame

All ratings322 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative77.3%

User reviews

Frameo

From 452K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great way to share family photos
  • 👍 Wonderful gift idea
  • 👍 Excellent for connecting family members
  • 👍 Convenient for seniors/elderly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Limited photo management features
  • 📤 Restrictive upload limits
  • 🔍 Difficult to delete/manage photos
  • 🔍 Inconsistent photo display/cropping

Aluratek Smart Frame

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast photo uploads
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Quick slideshow
  • 👍 Automatic on/off

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage photos
  • 🔍 Limited app functionality
  • 🔍 Unreliable photo uploads
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues

Bugs and requests

Frameo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Connectivity issues with WiFi
  • Inconsistent photo display/cropping
  • Trouble adding/removing frames

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow batch photo uploads
  • Add ability to delete photos remotely
  • Provide better photo editing/management tools
  • Improve photo display/cropping options
  • Add web/desktop interface for managing frames
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  • Integrate with more cloud storage services

Aluratek Smart Frame

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App login/signup not working
  • Photos not syncing to frame
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete photos from app
  • Option to change photo order
  • Folder/album support
  • More robust app updates

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Frameo

Subscriptions4
  • Frameo+14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Frameo Premium14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Frameo+14 Days trial$16.991 Year
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  • Frameo Premium14 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Aluratek Smart Frame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frameo free?
Frameo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aluratek Smart Frame free?
Aluratek Smart Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frameo or Aluratek Smart Frame?
Frameo is rated higher. Frameo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 452K ratings, while Aluratek Smart Frame averages 1.8 from 331 ratings.
Do Frameo or Aluratek Smart Frame have ads?
Neither Frameo nor Aluratek Smart Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frameo or Aluratek Smart Frame?
Frameo ships an update fortnightly, and Aluratek Smart Frame every 3 weeks. Most recently, Frameo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Aluratek Smart Frame on November 2, 2026.

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