PoPo Frame vs PolaroidFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PoPo Frame
Enhance your photos with vintage-inspired filters and decorative frames. This app offers a free version with basic features and an optional Pro upgrade for full access. Personalize your images with a touch of nostalgia.
- Retro filters
- Decorative frames
- Photo enhancement
- Pro version upgrade
- Subscription management
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Add a retro filter and frame to your photo to make it more beautiful. Auto-Renewable subscription Note: This app is free but you can also upgrade to Pro for full access to features through an auto-renewing subscription.Price may vary by location. Subscriptions for Pro will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use : https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Terms%20of%20VIP%20Service/ Privacy Policy : https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Privacy%20Policy/
PolaroidFrame
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PolaroidFrame turns your photos into instant, polaroid-style frames — fully offline, right on your device. ■ Instant polaroid look Pick a photo from your library or take one, and it drops into a classic white frame with the wide bottom margin of a real instant photo. ■ Frames and paper colors Choose from Classic, Square (instax-style), Wide and Rounded frames, and switch the paper color between white, cream, black and pastel to match your mood. ■ Handwritten caption & date stamp Add a note in the bottom margin using one of several handwriting fonts, pick your ink color, and stamp a retro camera-style date (with multiple formats) in the corner. ■ Reframe & film filters Pinch to zoom and drag to reframe the photo inside the border. Add a film-style filter — vintage warm, mono or faded — and give it a slight, playful tilt. ■ Collage mode Arrange 2–4 photos into one polaroid collage: stacked, side by side, a 4-photo grid or a 3-photo film strip. ■ Save & share in high resolution Export a crisp high-resolution PNG and save it to your photos or share it to any app in one tap. ■ Private by design All editing happens on-device. Your photos are never uploaded. No account, no login. Perfect for instax and chèki lovers, Y2K and retro aesthetics, and anyone who wants to keep their memories looking analog.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PolaroidFrame at none against PoPo Frame's 2. PolaroidFrame also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). PoPo Frame's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. PoPo Frame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. PolaroidFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.
PoPo Frame ships an update every 6 weeks, PolaroidFrame every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoPo Frame | PolaroidFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (458 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 458 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 爱青 王 | Yuki Okawa |
Bugs and requests
PoPo Frame
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to select new photos
- Glitches when trying to select different photos
- App doesn't work after upgrading
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to select multiple photos
- Allow customizing date on photos
- Provide more filter and editing options
- Improve compatibility with older devices
PolaroidFrame
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PoPo Frame
- Year$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$8.99
PolaroidFrame
No in-app purchases
Questions
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