# Photo Studio by Square vs FrameWeight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Photo Studio by Square at 3.9K against FrameWeight's 1. Photo Studio by Square also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). FrameWeight's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Studio by Square sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FrameWeight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameWeight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Studio by Square has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Studio by Square ships an update monthly, FrameWeight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Studio by Square | FrameWeight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-studio-by-square/id1593757938/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameweight/id6795690935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 216 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) | [Luciditas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781842003) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Studio by Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-studio-by-square/id1593757938)

Easily create professional product photos for e-commerce. Snap images, use AI to remove backgrounds and add styling, then seamlessly sell your items online. Offers a free tier with optional AI environment purchases.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Customizable backgrounds, Realistic shadow effects, Built-in camera stabilizer, Sync with Square catalog, Create Square Online Checkout links

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Images | $8.00 | one-time |
| 100 Images | $15.00 | one-time |
| 200 Images | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for small businesses
- 🚀 Quick photo editing
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Square
- 🚀 Removes backgrounds efficiently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Limited background options
- 🔍 Difficulty with detailed photo editing
- 🔍 Removes too much background
- 💰 Deceptive pricing model

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling issues when accessing photo library
- Inconsistent behavior when removing backgrounds
- Syncing problems with Square store

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom backgrounds
- Option to upload and edit existing photos
- Functionality to add multiple photos per item
- More granular control over photo editing
- iPad compatibility


### FrameWeight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameweight/id6795690935)

This app helps you identify and remove large or duplicate photos and videos from your device's library. It allows you to preview content, select multiple items for deletion, and recover deleted files from the Photos app. Designed for large libraries, it offers on-device analysis for privacy.

**Highlights:** Analyze photos and videos, Find largest files, Review screenshots and recordings, Compare similar photos, Preview before deleting, On-device analysis, Manage large libraries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameWeight+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FrameWeight+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Studio by Square free?

Photo Studio by Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FrameWeight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Studio by Square or FrameWeight?

FrameWeight is rated higher. Photo Studio by Square averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while FrameWeight averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Studio by Square or FrameWeight have ads?

Neither Photo Studio by Square nor FrameWeight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Studio by Square or FrameWeight?

Photo Studio by Square ships an update monthly, and FrameWeight every 5 days. Most recently, Photo Studio by Square was updated on November 5, 2026 and FrameWeight on November 6, 2026.

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