HeyPhoto vs BiuFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyPhoto
This application connects to a specific series of thermal sublimation photo printers, allowing users to print photos wirelessly. It offers features like AR video printing, photo album printing, and ID photo printing, enabling users to capture and share memories conveniently.
- AR video printing
- Photo album printing
- ID photo printing
- WiFi/Bluetooth connection
- Print anytime, anywhere
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[Introduction] HeyPhoto is an application developed by Hanin company for its thermal sublimation photo printer series in the field of consumption. It supports WiFi/Bluetooth connection and is convenient for you to print wonderful moments anytime, anywhere. [Function] --AR video printing, to explore the story behind the photos; --Photo album printing, to record your life anytime anywhere; --ID photo printing, to print ID photo for travel anytime Customer service email: cs2@hprt.com
BiuFrame
Easily send your favorite photos and short videos to a connected digital frame. Share cherished memories instantly with family and friends, keeping loved ones updated on life's moments.
- Connect to WiFi digital photo frame
- Send photos and short videos
- Share memories instantly
- Remote photo transfer
- Family photo sharing
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Through your smartphone, select your favorite photos and send them to the connected photo frame. Your photos will be displayed on the "Biu Frame" digital photo frame immediately, allowing family and friends to share the favorite memories you have captured.Owning "Biu Frame" makes it easier for you to share every time!Use Biu Frame:• Add the "Biu Frame" WiFi digital photo frame with the specific ID of the photo frame• Send photos and short videos to the frame• Transfer your favourite photos from around the world to your loved ones. Let your family know about your child's development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HeyPhoto at 3.0 against BiuFrame's 1.9. HeyPhoto also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HeyPhoto holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HeyPhoto's written reviews are positive against 15% of BiuFrame's.
HeyPhoto ships an update every 2 weeks, BiuFrame every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeyPhoto | BiuFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (149 ratings) — better | 1.9 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Hanin Co.,Ltd. | Xi'an Shenju Zhilian Network Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
HeyPhoto
BiuFrame
User reviews
HeyPhoto
From 149 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to assemble
- 👍 Prints small photos from home
- 👍 Good for scrapbooking and crafts
- 👍 Can organize multiple pictures into one image
- 👍 Prints are nice quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Photos come out dull/little lines
- 🐛 Printer randomly dies mid-print
- 🐛 App crashes/kicks user out
- 🐛 Inaccurate margins/cropping with frames
- 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
BiuFrame
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward app
- 👍 Good for sharing photos remotely
- 👍 Works fine for some users
- 👍 Can delete photos on frame
Room to improve
- 😞 Subscription required after 2 years
- 😞 Deceptive pricing/hidden fees
- 😞 Cannot delete individual photos via app
- 😞 App interface is worst
- 😞 Videos not supported or limited support
Bugs and requests
HeyPhoto
Reported bugs
26 issues- Photos come out dull and with lines
- Printer randomly dies during printing
- App crashes when editing photos
- Margins are inaccurate, especially with frames
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth/WiFi
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- App shows 'No paper' or 'Paper jam' erroneously
- Cartridges without QR codes are unusable
- Colors are inaccurate (brownish/yellowish)
- Print jobs time out after 1-2 prints
- App fails to connect to the printer
- Size options in the app are not working correctly
- App gets stuck buffering when printer is not detected
- Cannot delete individual photos from a collage
- Paper jams frequently
- Unable to add photos to the app
- Connection issues between app and printer
- App shows blank pages when printing
- Printer jams and won't turn on
- No option to delete photos from the app
- Mileage/QR code scanning functionality is missing or broken
- AR pictures are not working after app updates
- App cannot access photos on the phone
- No visible print button in the app
- Printer requires a driver that is not included
- App gives QR code email errors
- New app versions are less functional than older ones
Requested features
9 requests- Add option to resize frames
- Add review of paper before printing showing crop
- Add more versatile decoration options and fonts
- Add more templates like HP Sprocket
- Add ability to delete individual photos from collages
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- Add option for borderless prints
- Improve AR picture functionality
- Add specific size options (e.g., 2x3)
- Allow users to download older versions of the app
BiuFrame
Reported bugs
13 issues- Cannot send photos
- Frame not connecting to network
- Service ended unexpectedly
- Photos not appearing on frame
- App crashes or freezes
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- Weather not updating
- Cannot find Frame ID
- Videos not playing or playing partially
- Photos getting cut off
- Constant login issues
- App not communicating with frame
- Vertical photos displayed as horizontal
- Rome, Italy not available for weather
Requested features
9 requests- Ability to delete individual photos via app
- Ability to view uploaded library on app
- Improved video support
- Option to change slideshow transitions
- Clearer indication of selected frame when sending photos
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- Tracking of already sent photos
- Ability to crop or edit photos in app
- List of supported frames
- Ability to send photos from frame to phone
In-app purchases
HeyPhoto
No in-app purchases
BiuFrame
No in-app purchases
