Pixelfed vs Maneframe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixelfed
Share your photography with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and privacy. This app offers an ethical alternative to mainstream social media, giving users control over their content and data.
- Ad-free photo sharing
- Privacy-focused
- User content control
- Authentic community
- Ethical social media alternative
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Share your photography with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and privacy. Pixelfed is the ethical alternative to traditional social media platforms, putting you in control of your content and data.
Maneframe
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Connect. Create. Collaborate. Maneframe is the world’s first platform designed to connect hair professionals and beauty industry creatives. With Maneframe, you can create, share, discover, and rate content with others in the beauty community. Showcase your work, explore new styles and trends, and connect with passionate professionals who share your creativity and vision. Our mission is to revolutionize the beauty industry by creating a platform where hair professionals can connect, collaborate, inspire one another, and grow together. Join the Maneframe community and be part of the future of beauty. Contact Us Website: https://www.maneframe.info/ Email: [contact@maneframe.info](mailto:contact@maneframe.info) Phone: 416-831-2561
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maneframe at every 2 weeks against Pixelfed's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pixelfed ships an update every 3 weeks, Maneframe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelfed | Maneframe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (546 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 546 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Maneframe |
Bugs and requests
Pixelfed
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to post photos or send DMs
- Inconsistent heart/like behavior
- Crashes and freezes on app launch
- Incompatibility with certain servers
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Video support
- Improved collections/albums management
- Seamless onboarding and server selection
- Better notifications and interaction tracking
Maneframe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
Maneframe
No in-app purchases
