# FrontShot vs scallion

The clearest difference is price: FrontShot at Free against scallion's $2.99. scallion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FrontShot is free to download; scallion costs $2.99 up front. FrontShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. scallion asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FrontShot against 5.0 for scallion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

FrontShot ships an update every 3 weeks, scallion every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FrontShot | scallion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontshot/id1434295595/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scallion-ai-compressor/id6502593084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivac Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432461958) | [Jesse Benjamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726511530) |

## What reviewers say

### FrontShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontshot/id1434295595)

This app provides a real-time, straight frontal view of any flat surface, even when captured from an oblique angle. It simplifies capturing documents, walls, or posters perfectly aligned, with automatic and manual modes for ease of use.

**Highlights:** Real-time frontal view correction, Handles horizontal, vertical, and slanted planes, Automatic and manual orientation detection, Tilt correction, Document mode, Eliminates shifting distortion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to product version | Free | one-time |


### scallion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scallion-ai-compressor/id6502593084)

This app uses AI to compress photos and videos, freeing up device storage without sacrificing quality. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to select files, choose compression levels, and share your optimized media.

**Highlights:** AI-powered compression, Compress photos and videos, Adjustable compression levels, User-friendly interface, Direct sharing of compressed media, Save device space

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FrontShot free?

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

### Is scallion free?

scallion costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FrontShot or scallion?

FrontShot and scallion are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do FrontShot or scallion have ads?

FrontShot shows ads; scallion does not.

### Which is updated more often, FrontShot or scallion?

FrontShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and scallion every 2 days. Most recently, FrontShot was updated on October 5, 2026 and scallion on October 5, 2026.

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