# FRMD vs JULab

FRMD and JULab both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of JULab's written reviews are positive against 67% of FRMD's. JULab also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FRMD sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and JULab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FRMD against 5.0 for JULab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of FRMD's written reviews are positive against 100% of JULab's.

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, JULab every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRMD | JULab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frmd/id1412104650/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julab/id6450087435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sasquatch Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237537108) | [Shenzhen Julab Cultural Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/568373854) |

## 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 |


### JULab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julab/id6450087435)

This app offers a unique Polaroid camera experience with an abstract design. It features a variety of photographic paper filters to replicate film textures and regularly updates with new content. Share your creations and provide feedback to the developers.

**Highlights:** Abstract Polaroid camera design, Authentic film texture reproduction, Variety of photographic paper filters, Regular updates with new content, Unique shutter sound and film roll shape

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ju Coin 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ju Coin 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| JULab Pro One-Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 JuCoins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRMD free?

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

### Is JULab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FRMD or JULab?

FRMD and JULab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do FRMD or JULab have ads?

Neither FRMD nor JULab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FRMD or JULab?

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, and JULab every 6 days. Most recently, FRMD was updated on September 8, 2026 and JULab on September 21, 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.*