# Before/After vs PhiFrame

The clearest difference is price: Before/After at Free against PhiFrame's $2.99. Before/After also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). PhiFrame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Before/After is free to download; PhiFrame costs $2.99 up front. Before/After sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PhiFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhiFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Before/After has 209 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Before/After's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhiFrame's.

Before/After ships an update fortnightly, PhiFrame daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Before/After | PhiFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiframe-composition-camera/id6787837446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fancygames, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355409981) | [Sharif Khaleel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023730470) |

## What reviewers say

### Before/After

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461)

Easily create dynamic before and after photo comparison videos. Showcase your editing skills by selecting two images and choosing a social media format. Export high-quality animations with customizable transition speeds to highlight dramatic changes.

**Highlights:** Create before/after photo animations, Select photos from library, Choose social media post/story format, Export high-quality video, Customize transition speed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cool and quick
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Free options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No free option initially
- ❌ Cannot save projects
- ❌ Unexpected fees
- ❌ Cannot cancel subscription
- ❌ Difficult file access

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save projects
- App doesn't work (black screen, photos not loading)
- Unexpected fees charged
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Editing not as advertised

**Requested features**

- Aspect adjustment
- Ability to go to files easily
- Saving projects


### PhiFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiframe-composition-camera/id6787837446)

This camera app helps you compose better photos with visual guides like the rule of thirds and golden ratio. It offers precise controls and full-quality capture, allowing you to burn guides into your images or keep them visual.

**Highlights:** Composition guides (rule of thirds, golden ratio, etc.), Precision horizon level with haptic lock, Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, Full-quality capture with ProRAW support, Option to burn guides into photos, 100% private, photos stay on device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Before/After free?

Before/After is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhiFrame free?

PhiFrame costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Before/After or PhiFrame?

PhiFrame is rated higher. Before/After averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while PhiFrame averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Before/After or PhiFrame have ads?

Neither Before/After nor PhiFrame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Before/After or PhiFrame?

Before/After ships an update fortnightly, and PhiFrame daily. Most recently, Before/After was updated on October 17, 2026 and PhiFrame on October 15, 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.*