# Frameo vs Aluratek Smart Frame

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frameo | Aluratek Smart Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (452K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameo/id1179744119/reviews)** | [1.8 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aluratek-smart-frame/id1454353585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **452K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frameo A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179744118) | [Aluratek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243434525) |

## What reviewers say

### Frameo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameo/id1179744119)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #63 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with loved ones, transforming a WiFi photo frame into a family hub. Keep everyone connected with shared moments and synchronized calendars, all while prioritizing privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Instant photo and video sharing, Family hub for moments and schedules, Calendar synchronization, Photo albums, End-to-end encryption, Optional premium upgrades

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frameo+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Frameo Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Frameo+ | $16.99 | per year |
| Frameo Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Aluratek Smart Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aluratek-smart-frame/id1454353585)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App login/signup not working
- Photos not syncing to frame
- Unexpected app crashes
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*