# PhotoShare Frame v2 vs NeedlePointer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoShare Frame v2 at none against NeedlePointer's 2. PhotoShare Frame v2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (20K vs 8). NeedlePointer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeedlePointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PhotoShare Frame v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoShare Frame v2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoShare Frame v2 has 20K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of PhotoShare Frame v2's written reviews are positive against 100% of NeedlePointer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PhotoShare Frame v2 ships an update every 2 months, NeedlePointer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoShare Frame v2 | NeedlePointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshare-frame-v2/id1474131504/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepointer/id6757410129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Switchmate Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/882612699) | [Samuel Carrara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866734362) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoShare Frame v2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshare-frame-v2/id1474131504)

Easily send photos and videos to your smart frames. Select media, choose frames, and share memories instantly. Enhance your pictures with digital effects, filters, and captions before sending.

**Highlights:** Send photos and videos, Select multiple frames, Digital effects (cameos, borders), Photo filters and cropping, Add captions, Send to 10 frames at once

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Convenient photo sharing with family
- 💡 Ability to display photos and videos
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 🚀 Seamless integration with mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and syncing
- 🐛 Difficulty deleting or managing photos on the frame
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Lack of advanced features like photo editing or album organization

**Reported bugs**

- Frame losing Wi-Fi connection, location, and time/date settings
- Photos disappearing from the frame without user action
- Compatibility issues with certain mobile devices, especially iPhones

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete photos directly from the frame
- Option to sync photos from multiple Google accounts
- More customization options for the slideshow
- Integration with popular photo storage services


### NeedlePointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepointer/id6757410129)

This utility app helps users track and manage needle points. It offers a simple interface for recording and organizing point data, with options for advanced editing. Ideal for users who need precise point management.

**Highlights:** Needle point tracking, Point data recording, Point organization, Advanced editing options, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Editor Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoShare Frame v2 free?

PhotoShare Frame v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NeedlePointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoShare Frame v2 or NeedlePointer?

PhotoShare Frame v2 is rated higher. PhotoShare Frame v2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while NeedlePointer averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do PhotoShare Frame v2 or NeedlePointer have ads?

Neither PhotoShare Frame v2 nor NeedlePointer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoShare Frame v2 or NeedlePointer?

PhotoShare Frame v2 ships an update every 2 months, and NeedlePointer weekly. Most recently, PhotoShare Frame v2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and NeedlePointer on September 26, 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.*