Comparison

IDPhotos vs PassFrame

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IDPhotos

Easily create professional ID photos with a single click. This app helps you achieve a clear background and a refreshed look for your photos. An internet connection is required for use.

Highlights
  • One-click ID photo creation
  • Clear background feature
  • Refreshed face appearance
  • Internet connectivity required
Features
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APP interface & text in English only. Take perfect biometric ID photos right from your phone. IDPhotos uses on-device AI to remove backgrounds automatically — no internet required, your photos never leave your device. Capture or upload a photo, and our AI instantly separates you from the background. Choose from red, blue, green, yellow, or purple backgrounds, then pick your size: small 1-inch, standard 1-inch, large 1-inch, small 2-inch, or standard 2-inch. IDPhotos gives you professional passport, visa, and document photos in seconds. No photo booth, no studio, no subscription — just open the app and snap. KEY FEATURES - On-device AI background removal — works offline, photos stay private - 5 ID photo sizes: small 1", standard 1", large 1", small 2", standard 2" - 5 background colors: red, blue, green, yellow, purple - Live camera preview with size-accurate crop guide - Instant save to your photo gallery HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera and frame your face 2. Tap "Take ID Photo" 3. AI removes the background in under 15 seconds 4. Choose a background color and size 5. Tap save — done! Your photos are processed entirely on your device. No uploads, no cloud, total privacy.

About

PassFrame

Features
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PassFrame helps you create passport and ID photos on your iPhone — sizes for China, the United States, Europe, and Africa. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Pick a country and a common official photo size • Import from Photos or take a new picture • On-device cutout with Apple Vision — your face is not uploaded to our servers • Choose white, blue, red, or light gray backgrounds • Pinch to zoom, drag to frame, then export a clean photo or a print sheet PRICING Preview is free with a watermark. Unlock one clean export when you need it, or buy Lifetime for unlimited exports and print sheets. IMPORTANT Whether a photo is accepted is decided by the issuing authority. PassFrame helps you match common size and background rules. It does not guarantee visa, passport, or ID approval. Always check the latest official requirements.

Screenshots

IDPhotos2 screens
PassFrame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDPhotos at none against PassFrame's 2. PassFrame's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PassFrame sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. IDPhotos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IDPhotos ships an update every 6 weeks, PassFrame fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IDPhotos versus PassFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDPhotosPassFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer华任 王Shanghai Pandou Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

IDPhotos

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PassFrame

One-time2
  • One export$2.99
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is IDPhotos free?
IDPhotos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassFrame free?
PassFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IDPhotos or PassFrame have ads?
IDPhotos shows ads; PassFrame does not.
Which is updated more often, IDPhotos or PassFrame?
IDPhotos ships an update every 6 weeks, and PassFrame fortnightly. Most recently, IDPhotos was updated on October 6, 2026 and PassFrame on October 13, 2026.

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