# Photo Frames Collection Editor vs Christmas Messages & Frames

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Frames Collection Editor at 5.0 against Christmas Messages & Frames's 4.7. Christmas Messages & Frames's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Frames Collection Editor sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Christmas Messages & Frames sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Frames Collection Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christmas Messages & Frames has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Frames Collection Editor ships an update every 28 months, Christmas Messages & Frames every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Frames Collection Editor | Christmas Messages & Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collection-editor/id1539910654/reviews)** | [4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-messages-and-frames/id6444858872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicente Berenguer Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444287855) | [Belen Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199885764) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Frames Collection Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collection-editor/id1539910654)

Easily personalize your photos with hundreds of unique frames and templates for every occasion. Create digital cards, collages, and artistic edits to make your memories unforgettable. Design greetings, invitations, and social media content with themed stickers and custom text.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique and creative frames, Templates for special occasions, Digital card creation, Artistic collage design, Customizable text and stickers, Professional photo filters, Social media content creation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE WATERMARK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads. | $3.49 | one-time |
| FULL PACK | $4.49 | one-time |
| Unlock all frames. | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads & unlock frames. | $5.99 | one-time |


### Christmas Messages & Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-messages-and-frames/id6444858872)

Create personalized holiday greetings with festive frames, messages, and stickers. This app allows users of all ages to decorate photos for Christmas and New Year's, making it easy to share warm wishes with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Festive photo frames, Personalized messages, Sticker customization, Create custom greetings, Photo decoration, Shareable creations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Watermark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock frames | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Frames Collection Editor free?

Photo Frames Collection Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christmas Messages & Frames free?

Christmas Messages & Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Frames Collection Editor or Christmas Messages & Frames?

Photo Frames Collection Editor is rated higher. Photo Frames Collection Editor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Christmas Messages & Frames averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do Photo Frames Collection Editor or Christmas Messages & Frames have ads?

Both Photo Frames Collection Editor and Christmas Messages & Frames show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Frames Collection Editor or Christmas Messages & Frames?

Photo Frames Collection Editor ships an update every 28 months, and Christmas Messages & Frames every 12 months. Most recently, Photo Frames Collection Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Christmas Messages & Frames on October 30, 2026.

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