Pixette vs PicFrame Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixette
Transform your device into a digital photo frame that displays memories directly from your NAS or device library without uploading. Enjoy smart slideshows with intelligent framing and EXIF-powered filters. Personalize your display with overlays and scheduled sleep modes.
- Connects to NAS and local photo libraries
- Smart slideshows with Ken Burns effect
- Face and saliency detection for intelligent cropping
- EXIF-powered filters by date, location, and orientation
- Customizable on-screen overlays (clock, weather, etc.)
- Scheduled sleep and wake functionality
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Rediscover your long-forgotten photos and videos with Pixette! Turn any iPad or iPhone into a stunning digital picture frame that pulls memories straight from your NAS or the photo library on your device. No uploads, no third-party cloud, your files stay yours. Connect Your Way Pixette streams directly from your own storage, with no cloud middleman: • WebDAV - Nextcloud, ownCloud, Synology, TrueNAS, and most NAS devices • Synology Photos - browse albums and folders • Immich - connect to your self-hosted Immich server and browse albums • Jellyfin (beta) - sign in to your Jellyfin server and play its photo and home video libraries • Plex (beta) - sign in with your Plex account and play your Plex photo libraries • SMB / CIFS - network shares on Synology, QNAP, Windows Server, and more • Photos & iCloud Shared Albums - play one or more albums from the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad, including albums shared with you over iCloud Set up in seconds and let Pixette index your entire library, even 2 million+ files. Smart Slideshow • Shuffle through all your memories • Smooth transitions with Ken Burns zoom & pan effect Intelligent Framing • Face Detection centers every photo on the people that matter • Saliency Detection finds zones of interest for perfect crops • Fill Screen mode eliminates black bars on any device EXIF-Powered Filters • Filter by date range or orientation • Filter by location - show only photos taken near a place you pick on the map Personalised Display • On-screen clock, folder name, photo date, and location overlays • Live weather overlay with current conditions and a 3-day forecast • Fully customisable overlay format & variables • Scheduled sleep & wake for overnight peace Built for Every Device • Supports iOS 15+ Free with up to 500 files. Unlock unlimited files and premium features with an annual subscription.
PicFrame Mate
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Verwandeln Sie Ihr iPad / iPhone in einen eleganten digitalen Bilderrahmen PicFrame Mate macht aus Ihrem iPad einen stilvollen digitalen Bilderrahmen, der Ihre schönsten Erinnerungen zum Leben erweckt. Perfekt für Zuhause, Büro oder als Geschenk. HAUPTFUNKTIONEN Flexible Bildquellen • iCloud Alben - Zeigen Sie Ihre Fotos direkt aus der Cloud • Samba/SMB Netzwerkfreigaben - Verbinden Sie sich mit Ihrem NAS oder Heimserver • Mehrere Quellen gleichzeitig nutzen Anpassbare Anzeige • 4 Anzeigemodi: Vollbild, Einpassen, Bildfüllend, Gestreckt • 7 elegante Übergangseffekte inkl. Zufallsmodus • Frei wählbare Bildwechselintervalle (Sekunden, Minuten, Stunden) Integrierte Uhr • Optionale Uhrzeitanzeige • 9 verschiedene Positionen • Anpassbare Größe und Farbe • Separate Farbe für Nachtmodus Intelligenter Nachtmodus • Automatisch nach Sonnenuntergang • Oder benutzerdefinierte Zeiten • Dimmen oder schwarzer Bildschirm • Spezielle Uhrfarbe für die Nacht Einfache Bedienung • Tippen für Einstellungen • Automatischer Start bei App-Öffnung • Verhindert Auto-Lock während Diashow • Intuitive Benutzeroberfläche PERFEKT FÜR • Digitaler Bilderrahmen für Zuhause • Präsentation von Familienfotos • Büro-Dekoration • Wartezimmer und Empfangsbereiche • Veranstaltungen und Events
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PicFrame Mate at none against Pixette's 1. Pixette's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. Pixette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. PicFrame Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixette ships an update every 5 days, PicFrame Mate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixette | PicFrame Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mischa Richli | Robin Schmidt |
In-app purchases
Pixette
- Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
PicFrame Mate
No in-app purchases
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