# FRMD vs CALLA V

The clearest difference is rating: FRMD at 5.0 against CALLA V's 4.3. FRMD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). CALLA V's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FRMD sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CALLA V sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FRMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of FRMD's written reviews are positive against 75% of CALLA V's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, CALLA V monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRMD | CALLA V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frmd/id1412104650/reviews)** | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calla-v/id1490068853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sasquatch Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237537108) | [NOTEGG Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090697757) |

## What reviewers say

### FRMD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frmd/id1412104650)

Relive the 90s instant photo experience with a variety of lenses and creative effects. Unlock additional film packs and frames with an optional membership.

**Highlights:** Point-and-shoot camera, Wide-angle and zoomed lenses, Selfie camera, Charged flash, Double-exposure effect, Classic instant photo film packs

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership: Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership: Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Silvertone Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black and White Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Lights Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Membership: Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Membership: Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### CALLA V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calla-v/id1490068853)

Create vintage-style videos with a variety of film effects and filters. Apply vintage noise, film burns, vignetting, and more to achieve a retro look. Mix and match effects for unique video styles.

**Highlights:** Vintage film filters, Eight different effects, Mix and match effects, Vintage noise effect, Film burn effect, Camcorder date timestamp

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CALLA V REMOVE ADS ITEM | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRMD free?

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

### Is CALLA V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FRMD or CALLA V?

FRMD is rated higher. FRMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CALLA V averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do FRMD or CALLA V have ads?

CALLA V shows ads; FRMD does not.

### Which is updated more often, FRMD or CALLA V?

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, and CALLA V monthly. Most recently, FRMD was updated on September 8, 2026 and CALLA V on September 17, 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.*