# Virtual Mutations vs Frameit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Mutations at none against Frameit's 17. Virtual Mutations also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Frameit's advantage is ratings volume (359 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frameit sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Virtual Mutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Mutations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frameit has 359 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, Frameit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Mutations | Frameit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027/reviews)** | [4.6 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameitframed-art-and-video-edit/id1635507522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [camila magrane](https://appshunter.io/developer/975012400) | [广州家画信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635507524) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Mutations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027)

Experience augmented reality art installations by Camila Magrane. This app bridges the gap between physical artwork and digital enhancements, requiring users to be present with the art to unlock its virtual features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art viewing, Interactive digital enhancements, Companion to physical installations, Multimedia artist showcase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frameit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameitframed-art-and-video-edit/id1635507522)

Easily frame your digital art and videos with realistic interior mockups. Customize frames, adjust artwork colors, and preview how your pieces will look on various walls. Ideal for artists and galleries to showcase their work.

**Highlights:** Frame digital artworks and videos, Realistic interior mockups, Customizable frame styles, Artwork color and material effects, Short video mockup for social media, Thousands of virtual interior backgrounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $28.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $40.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $42.90 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $42.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Yearly | $54.90 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $54.90 | per year |
| Frameit VIP-Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing art
- 🎨 Enhances artwork presentation
- 💡 Variety of frames and interiors
- 🤩 Fantastic mockup quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Changing features and limitations
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer support
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Distorted artwork
- Watermarks not removable
- Paid features not accessible
- Slow performance and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More interior design options
- Ability to upload custom backgrounds
- Undo/redo functionality
- Favorites/saved designs
- Multi-image layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Mutations free?

Virtual Mutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Frameit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Mutations or Frameit?

Virtual Mutations is rated higher. Virtual Mutations averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Frameit averages 4.6 from 359 ratings.

### Do Virtual Mutations or Frameit have ads?

Neither Virtual Mutations nor Frameit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Mutations or Frameit?

Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, and Frameit fortnightly. Most recently, Virtual Mutations was updated on October 20, 2026 and Frameit on October 25, 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.*