# AR Photo Frame vs RootsLore

The clearest difference is rating: RootsLore at 5.0 against AR Photo Frame's 4.3. RootsLore also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). AR Photo Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RootsLore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AR Photo Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

RootsLore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Photo Frame has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR Photo Frame ships an update weekly, RootsLore every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Photo Frame | RootsLore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-photo-frame/id1281164759/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootslore/id6771392280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOOKBANG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999557906) | [Taeeun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580920574) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Photo Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-photo-frame/id1281164759)

Visualize framed photos on your walls using augmented reality before committing to hanging them. This app allows you to place, customize, and arrange multiple frames in various styles and sizes to perfect your home decor.

**Highlights:** Place frames on walls in AR, Select pictures from Camera Roll, Customize frame style and size, Move and arrange frames, Remove unwanted frames, Place multiple frames

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RootsLore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootslore/id6771392280)

Visualize your family history on an animated map and a generational tree. Record birthplaces, residences, and life events to see how your ancestors moved across the globe over centuries. Collaborate with family to build a shared digital heirloom.

**Highlights:** Animated time-lapse world map, Generational family tree view, Flexible relationship graph, Collaborative building, Shareable map link, Record birthplaces, residences, marriages, graves

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RootsLore Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| RootsLore Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Photo Frame free?

AR Photo Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RootsLore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Photo Frame or RootsLore?

RootsLore is rated higher. AR Photo Frame averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RootsLore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AR Photo Frame or RootsLore have ads?

Neither AR Photo Frame nor RootsLore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Photo Frame or RootsLore?

AR Photo Frame ships an update weekly, and RootsLore every 2 days. Most recently, AR Photo Frame was updated on October 24, 2026 and RootsLore on October 28, 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.*