Comparison

FRMD vs VideoBeatbox Maker

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

Head to head
About

FRMD

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
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FRMD brings you the instant photo experience back from the 90s. Featuring— * Point-and-shoot camera with a wide-angle lens that fits everyday scenarios * Zoomed-in lens that shoots close-up portraits * Selfie camera for… well… selfies! Because who doesn’t selfie? * Charged flash that provides extra lighting when you need it * Double-exposure camera for when you want creative compositions * Unlimited supply of Classic 17 Series instant photo film pack, producing colour photos decorated with a square white frame Extra contents are unlocked with a single Pro Membership: * Series Classic 29: black & white films with the classic white frames * Series Classic 43: high-contrast black & white films with bold circle frames * Series Silvertone: monochrome films decorated with 5 distinct colour frames * Series Neon: monochrome films in striking pink or yellow, decorated by sleek black frames * Series Christmas: colour films with 8 distinct festive frames Bonus content: Pro Membership in FRMD also unlocks the membership in HRZN, our sister camera app that makes movie-like photos in the stunning 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio.

About

VideoBeatbox Maker

Create unique beatbox sounds by synchronizing up to four videos. Control playback timing, volume, and repetition for each video to craft your rhythm. Explore a wide BPM range and set bar lengths for detailed control.

Highlights
  • Synchronize up to four videos
  • Adjustable playback timing and volume
  • Set BPM from 40 to 240
  • Control maximum repetitions up to 16
  • Define 4/4 time bars up to 2 bars
Features
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Each video will be played back with the playback time, timing, and volume set in the pad. Function: - Up to four videos can be selected - BPM range 40~240(beats per minute in 4/4) - Maximum number of repetitions 16 - Up to 2 bars of 4/4 time can be set

Screenshots

FRMD4 screens
VideoBeatbox Maker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FRMD at 5.0 against VideoBeatbox Maker's 2.0. FRMD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). VideoBeatbox Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price 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

Both are free to download. FRMD sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VideoBeatbox Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FRMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FRMD has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, VideoBeatbox Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FRMD versus VideoBeatbox Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRMDVideoBeatbox Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.kenta fujimoto

Customer experience

FRMD

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

VideoBeatbox Maker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FRMD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership: Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Membership: Annual$12.991 Year
One-time6
  • Silvertone Collection$0.99
  • Black and White Set$0.99
  • Neon Lights Collection$1.99
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  • Christmas Collection$1.99
  • Pro Membership: Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Membership: Lifetime$44.99
None

VideoBeatbox Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FRMD free?
FRMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoBeatbox Maker free?
VideoBeatbox Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FRMD or VideoBeatbox Maker?
FRMD is rated higher. FRMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VideoBeatbox Maker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FRMD or VideoBeatbox Maker have ads?
VideoBeatbox Maker shows ads; FRMD does not.
Which is updated more often, FRMD or VideoBeatbox Maker?
FRMD ships an update every 8 days, and VideoBeatbox Maker every 4 days. Most recently, FRMD was updated on October 11, 2026 and VideoBeatbox Maker on October 13, 2026.

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