# ToonCamera vs Like A Frame

The clearest difference is update cadence: Like A Frame at every 6 days against ToonCamera's every 3 months. Like A Frame also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). ToonCamera's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 40) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToonCamera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Like A Frame sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToonCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToonCamera has 8.6K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of ToonCamera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Like A Frame's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, Like A Frame every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToonCamera | Like A Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848/reviews)** | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-a-frame/id1453464743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) | [Nicholas Bedford](https://appshunter.io/developer/302537630) |

## What reviewers say

### ToonCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848)

Transform your photos and videos into live cartoons with real-time art effects. Choose from various styles, customize them, and share your creations instantly. Convert existing media or capture new moments with artistic filters.

**Highlights:** Live cartoon and art effects, Real-time preview, Multiple art styles (pencil, ink, stipple), Customizable effects, Convert existing media, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToonCamera | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ToonCamera | $9.99 | per month |
| ToonCamera | $19.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $39.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful tool for enhancing and developing images
- 👍 Amazing, fun, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent, intuitive, and versatile
- 👍 Great for creating interesting and artistic photos
- 👍 Fantastic for transforming photos into cartoons/art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- 🐛 Glitches with video recording and sound
- 🔍 Limited filter options and effects
- 🔍 Mediocre and basic filter results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- Issues with video recording and sound
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/manipulate specific areas of photos
- Improve video recording quality and features
- Provide more advanced filter and editing options
- Add ability to search and use photos from camera roll


### Like A Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-a-frame/id1453464743)

Easily add professional frames, text, and effects to your photos for social media. This app offers a variety of editing tools to enhance your images and create stunning visual content without complex software. Export your creations in high resolution for both online sharing and print.

**Highlights:** Add photo frame borders and mattes, Incorporate text and emoji layers, Adjust cropping ratios and corners, Apply 3D bevels and shadows, Split panoramic photos for carousels, Resize photos for sharing, Save custom presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToonCamera free?

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

### Is Like A Frame free?

Like A Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ToonCamera or Like A Frame?

ToonCamera is rated higher. ToonCamera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Like A Frame averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do ToonCamera or Like A Frame have ads?

Neither ToonCamera nor Like A Frame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToonCamera or Like A Frame?

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, and Like A Frame every 6 days. Most recently, ToonCamera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Like A Frame on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*