Comparison

PictureWall vs Frames

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

Head to head
About

PictureWall

Create a personalized photo gallery on your iPhone by selecting frames and wallpapers. Arrange your favorite images and enjoy your memories with this simple photo organization tool.

Highlights
  • Create personal photo galleries
  • Select from multiple frames
  • Choose custom wallpapers
  • Arrange and move picture frames
  • Rotate and scale frames
  • Zoom in on pictures
Features
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Through your purchases (total of 434 people) of our applications on December 1, 2009, we were able to raise $270 for each of the two organisations. Thank you for your cooperation. ---------------------- Do you have a favourite photo of your partner, pet, friend, a reminder of good times, or just something you like? Now you can keep those images in your own photo gallery and carry them with you in your iPhone by using PictureWall. Simple...choose a frame and a wallpaper and create your own personal gallery. Currently 12 frames and 8 wallpapers available.....more will be added in future updates. Now arrange your own personal PictureWall and enjoy your memories. Watch movie here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvzQvi0qBM -- How to use -- 【Wall Table】 Tap Edit button to add/remove a wall. Select one wall to browse/edit picture frames on the wall. Change Edit/Browse mode for the wall by tapping Edit button. 【Edit Mode】 Tap + button to create a new picture frame. Drag a picture frame to move position. Use two fingers to rotate and scale a picture frame. Double tap on a picture frame to change frame. Double tap on the wall to change wallpaper. Tap trash toolbar icon to delete a picture frame. Tap refresh toolbar icon to go back to home position. 【Browse Mode】 Double tap on a picture to zoom in. Drag the wall with one finger to move. Use two fingers across the screen center to rotate and scale the wall. Use two fingers around the screen edge to change wall angle. --------------------- Pictures in the screenshots are for promotional purpose only and not included in the application. Promotional materials from: (c) istockphoto.com, TriggerPhoto, stphillips, evamc

About

Frames

Enhance your photos with a collection of classical picture frames. Offers multiple high-resolution frames for easy selection and application to your images.

Highlights
  • Classical photo frames
  • High-quality picture frames
  • Multiple high-resolution frames
  • Easy to use interface
  • HD resolution
Features
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Make every photo a timeless masterpiece. Frames is designed for those who value quality, offering a curated collection of classical and modern frames that elevate your photos to gallery level. Whether it's a casual snapshot or professional photography, Frames adds the perfect finishing touch. Why choose Frames? Extensive Frame Library: From vintage wood to sleek metal, diverse styles for every occasion. Blazing Performance: Deeply optimized encoding ensures fast loading and smooth editing on any device. Simple & Intuitive: No complex steps needed — create professional-quality framed photos in seconds. High-Quality Export: Preserve original resolution so your photos look crisp on social media.

Screenshots

PictureWall4 screens
Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PictureWall at none against Frames's shown. PictureWall also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PictureWall ships an update every 3 weeks, Frames every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PictureWall versus Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictureWallFrames
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalystwoCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

PictureWall

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Frames

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

PictureWall

No in-app purchases

None

Frames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PictureWall free?
PictureWall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PictureWall or Frames have ads?
Frames shows ads; PictureWall does not.
Which is updated more often, PictureWall or Frames?
PictureWall ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frames every 3 months. Most recently, PictureWall was updated on September 16, 2026 and Frames on September 18, 2026.

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