Comparison

Immich vs EZ Photo Frame

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

Head to head
About

Immich

This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.

Highlights
  • Mobile client for Immich Server
  • Photo and video backup
  • Self-hosted solution
  • Private cloud storage
  • Customizable server management
Features
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This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich

About

EZ Photo Frame

Transform your device into a dynamic photo frame with ease. Display personal or shared albums with customizable layouts, effects, and subtle motion. Enjoy an immersive, distraction-free viewing experience perfect for any setting.

Highlights
  • Ambient photo display
  • Collage mode with smart layouts
  • Ken Burns motion effects
  • Photo filters (B&W, Sepia, etc.)
  • Kiosk mode for immersive viewing
  • Adjustable slide intervals
Features
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Turn your device into a photo frame in 2 taps! Pick an album, tap start, and your screen becomes a beautiful ambient photo display. That's it. No account needed, no setup wizard — just your photos, looking their best. Collage Mode Display up to 6 photos at once. Smart face-aware layouts automatically pick the best template so nobody gets cropped out. Choose from dozens of templates, adjust aspect ratios, and customize separators. Collage Editor Fine-tune your collage before sharing. Pan and zoom individual photos, swap templates, pick an aspect ratio, and style your separators — then share directly with friends and family. Ken Burns Motion Photos come alive with subtle zoom and pan animations that intelligently focus on faces and points of interest. Photo Effects Apply B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Cool, or Vintage filters. Or pick Random and let each slide surprise you. Your Photos, Your Way Browse personal albums, shared albums, or hand-pick individual photos. Shuffle mode keeps things fresh with smart reshuffling that avoids back-to-back repeats. Kiosk Mode A full-screen, immersive display with no distractions. The screen stays awake so your photos keep flowing. Tap once to exit. Swipe to skip ahead. Thoughtful Details - Adjustable slide interval (2–60 seconds) - Fit or fill display modes with blurred backgrounds - Albums update live as new photos sync in - Works beautifully in portrait and landscape Perfect for nightstands, kitchen counters, party displays, and family gatherings.

Screenshots

Immich4 screens
EZ Photo Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Immich at 4.8 against EZ Photo Frame's 4.4. Immich also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (798 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Immich holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Immich has 798 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Immich ships an update every 5 days, EZ Photo Frame monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Immich versus EZ Photo Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImmichEZ Photo Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (798 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings798 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUTO ComputingDoug Chan

Customer experience

Immich

All ratings798 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.5%

EZ Photo Frame

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Immich

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to log in on latest update
  • Frequent timeline rebuilds
  • Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
  • Scrolling issues in the app
  • Unreliable background sync

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to remove photos from device after backup
  • Support for 360-degree photos and videos
  • Improved family/user sharing capabilities
  • Better integration with third-party tools
  • Clearer cache management

EZ Photo Frame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Immich

No in-app purchases

None

EZ Photo Frame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Immich free?
Immich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EZ Photo Frame free?
EZ Photo Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Immich or EZ Photo Frame?
Immich is rated higher. Immich averages 4.8 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while EZ Photo Frame averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Immich or EZ Photo Frame have ads?
Neither Immich nor EZ Photo Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Immich or EZ Photo Frame?
Immich ships an update every 5 days, and EZ Photo Frame monthly. Most recently, Immich was updated on November 4, 2026 and EZ Photo Frame on November 5, 2026.

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