# THROWBACK vs Pixette

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THROWBACK at none against Pixette's 1. THROWBACK also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Pixette's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. THROWBACK asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for THROWBACK against 4.8 for Pixette. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixette has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of THROWBACK's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pixette's.

## The numbers

| Metric | THROWBACK | Pixette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback/id1195450516/reviews) | [4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masafumi Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014740513) | [Mischa Richli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566334110) |

## What reviewers say

### THROWBACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback/id1195450516)

Rediscover forgotten memories with this app that randomly selects photos from your camera roll or iCloud. Receive notifications with surprise images or tap a button to instantly view a past moment. Share your rediscovered photos with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Random photo selection, Camera roll integration, iCloud photo access, Push notification reminders, Photo sharing, Simple one-tap interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a digital photo frame that displays memories directly from your NAS. Enjoy smart framing, EXIF filters, and customizable overlays without uploading your files.

**Highlights:** Connects to NAS via WebDAV/SMB, Smart slideshow with Ken Burns effect, Face and Saliency Detection for framing, EXIF-powered date and orientation filters, Customizable on-screen overlays, Scheduled sleep and wake functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THROWBACK free?

THROWBACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, THROWBACK or Pixette?

THROWBACK and Pixette are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 42 ratings respectively.

### Do THROWBACK or Pixette have ads?

Neither THROWBACK nor Pixette shows ads.

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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.*