# SimpleRoid vs PoPo Frame

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PoPo Frame at 81% against SimpleRoid's 49%. PoPo Frame also leads on ratings volume (457 vs 15) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). SimpleRoid's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleRoid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PoPo Frame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PoPo Frame holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoPo Frame has 457 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SimpleRoid's written reviews are positive against 81% of PoPo Frame's.

SimpleRoid ships an update every 2 months, PoPo Frame every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleRoid | PoPo Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleroid-photo-editor/id1553637888/reviews) | **[4.3 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popo-frame-insta-frame/id1660443092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 114 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Cabral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553637890) | [爱青 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567340856) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleRoid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleroid-photo-editor/id1553637888)

Easily create stunning photos with a wide selection of frames in the "Photograph Instantaneous" style. Offers extensive customization options to enhance your images quickly and efficiently.

**Highlights:** Instant photo style frames, Extensive customization, User-friendly interface, Fast photo creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium subscription month | $2.99 | per month |
| premium subscription yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InstaRoid Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Functional
- 👍 Creates perfect Polaroid look
- 👍 Lots of functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 No free version
- 😞 Everything costs money
- 😞 App is slow
- 😞 App freezes
- 😞 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App stock to SIMPLEROID
- Spotify link doesn't work
- App is very slow
- App freezes and brightness changes
- App doesn't open

**Requested features**

- Remove watermark
- Make app accessible
- Fix Spotify link functionality
- Show premium price
- Fix QR code copy-paste


### PoPo Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popo-frame-insta-frame/id1660443092)

Enhance your photos with vintage-inspired filters and decorative frames. This app offers a free version with basic features and an optional Pro upgrade for full access. Personalize your images with a touch of nostalgia.

**Highlights:** Retro filters, Decorative frames, Photo enhancement, Pro version upgrade, Subscription management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🎨 Authentic Polaroid look
- 💡 Useful filters and editing options
- 🌟 Satisfying results
- 🌟 Excellent photo effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited filter options
- 🔍 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select new photos
- Glitches when trying to select different photos
- App doesn't work after upgrading

**Requested features**

- Add ability to select multiple photos
- Allow customizing date on photos
- Provide more filter and editing options
- Improve compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleRoid free?

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

### Is PoPo Frame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleRoid or PoPo Frame?

PoPo Frame is rated higher. SimpleRoid averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PoPo Frame averages 4.3 from 457 ratings.

### Do SimpleRoid or PoPo Frame have ads?

Both SimpleRoid and PoPo Frame show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleRoid or PoPo Frame?

SimpleRoid ships an update every 2 months, and PoPo Frame every 6 weeks. Most recently, SimpleRoid was updated on October 24, 2026 and PoPo Frame on October 27, 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.*