Comparison

Onion Cam2 vs FrameAlign

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

Head to head
About

Onion Cam2

Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

Highlights
  • Onion-skinning for guided capture
  • Guideline display
  • Change picture order
  • Export movies
  • Save multiple projects
  • Adjust movie export settings
Features
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‘Onion Cam2’ is a simple and useful app, which can take a time-lapse photography and create a movie by one-stop. You can make interesting and great movies using your creativity! Please check this out, also for the people who have not tried creating a time-lapse photography! 'Onion Cam2' is the successor to 'Onion Cam'. The main difference is that 'Onion Cam2' now stores captured images in the app. Also, I was able to export it sideways. Other than basic camera functions, the functions below are implemented. ・Onion-skin function You can take a picture with checking the translucently displayed picture you took last time. By this function, you can take gradually changing time-lapse photography easily. You can adjust transparency and choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Guideline display You can set displaying guidelines. You can choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Changing order function You can change the order of the pictures. ・Exporting movie function You can export movies by this app. You can set the time of switching pictures and the size of exporting file. ・Saving several projects You can save several(32 projects for this version) projects. 【Supported OS】 iOS 17.6 or later 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.

About

FrameAlign

Features
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Want to check if your dance cover choreo perfectly matches the original? Need to compare the subtle differences between two videos, or just want to draw annotations on a specific frame? FrameAlign is your ultimate prosumer tool for video comparison and frame extraction. It features a powerful dual-layer engine and an intuitive annotation workflow. Load your media, take absolute control over space and time, and capture your perfect moment. 【CORE FEATURES】 • Dual-Layer Overlay: Import media into Base (A) and Top (B) layers independently. Pinch to zoom, rotate, and move the top layer, while adjusting its opacity for the perfect visual overlap. • Millisecond Time Offset: Adjust the independent frame offset for your top layer video. Easily sync up your dance beats or multi-cam footage with pinpoint accuracy. • Onion Skinning: Enable the Onion Skin for Layer A with customizable ghost opacity. Easily track subtle movement changes frame-by-frame. • Brush Annotation: Built-in native drawing tools allow you to circle details, write notes, or sketch directly over the video frames. • All Formats & HD Export: Seamlessly import videos, images, and GIFs with hardware-accelerated transcoding. Lock in your desired frame and export the beautifully merged and annotated image straight to your album in full HD.

Screenshots

Onion Cam24 screens
FrameAlign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Onion Cam2 at Free against FrameAlign's $8.99. FrameAlign's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Onion Cam2 is free to download; FrameAlign costs $8.99 up front. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FrameAlign asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onion Cam2 versus FrameAlign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnion Cam2FrameAlign
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke Seki冰 韩

Bugs and requests

Onion Cam2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frames snap back when moved
  • App crashes when trying to create new video
  • Brightness/zoom settings don't save

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add sound effects and audio
  • Ability to adjust frame rate
  • Add multi-select and batch editing tools
  • Increase maximum number of frames
  • Add timer/remote shutter function
Show 1 more
  • Improve video playback and export

FrameAlign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onion Cam2

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99
None

FrameAlign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onion Cam2 free?
Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FrameAlign free?
FrameAlign costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Onion Cam2 or FrameAlign have ads?
Onion Cam2 shows ads; FrameAlign does not.

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