Comparison

iMemories vs Aura Frames

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

Head to head
About

iMemories

Consolidate all your family photos and videos from various devices into a single, accessible cloud library. Enjoy unlimited storage, high-resolution viewing, and easy sharing across multiple platforms. Digitize old media formats for a complete digital archive.

Highlights
  • Unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos
  • Access from any device (iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Smart TVs)
  • High-resolution viewing and preservation
  • Easy sharing via email, text, and social media
  • Digitization of analog media (tapes, films, slides)
  • Offline viewing of downloaded content
Features
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iMemories gives you cloud-based access to all your family videos and photos from any device. Are your precious family memories scattered across phones, tablets, computers, discs and external hard drives? With iMemories, your entire collection of family videos and photos is in one place and always with you – organized and ready to watch in brilliant clarity. Your family memories are stored safely in the iMemories Cloud and are always at your fingertips to enjoy on your iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac and select Smart TVs. --iMemories makes all your family memories instantly accessible, from anywhere --Unlimited viewing and sharing of your videos and photos – from any decade --Unlimited cloud storage – add as many videos and photos as you like --No limits on video length, photo file size or number of clips and images --Your videos and photos are stored and preserved in high resolution --Made for families – a safe, private & clean environment, free of advertising This free application lets you: --Instantly view your videos and photos in vivid clarity, including full length HD videos --Easily share your favorite memories via email, text, Facebook or Twitter --Effortlessly upload the videos and photos recorded with your phone’s camera --Download videos and photos from the cloud to your phone – for off-line viewing --Play full screen photo slideshows – turns your phone or tablet into a photo frame --And much, much more... And it gets even better. Have old camcorder videotapes from the 80s and 90s? Or home movies films and slides from the 60s and 70s? iMemories will professionally “digitize” your family’s analog videotapes, movie films, photos and slides from any past decade and add them to your iMemories account. All formats accepted. For details and pricing, go to www.imemories.com/analog. New to iMemories? Create an iMemories account within the app and try iMemories FREE for 30-days – with no obligation. Subscribe to iMemories Cloud for only $7.99/month or $59.99/year. iMemories Cloud subscription includes all features and unlimited cloud storage. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. iMemories Cloud subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use: www.iMemories.com/terms Privacy: www.iMemories.com/privacy We love your feedback! Please send questions and suggestions to mobile@imemories.com. VISIT US: iMemories.com LIKE US: Facebook.com/iMemories FOLLOW US: Twitter.com/iMemories

About

Aura Frames

This smart photo frame app simplifies displaying and sharing your cherished memories. Easily preload photos, connect your frame to WiFi, and invite loved ones to contribute their own pictures and videos. Relive moments together and share meaningful experiences with those closest to you.

Highlights
  • Preload photos and messages as gifts
  • Quick WiFi frame setup
  • Invite family to share photos
  • Unlimited photo and video sharing
  • View family contributions
  • Scan prints with phone camera
Features
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Aura is a smart photo frame that makes displaying and sharing photos delightfully simple. Get the free Aura app to view and share your photos, get your frame set up, and more: - Preload photos or write a message before giving Aura as a gift - Connect your frame to WiFi - in less than 5 minutes! - Invite family members to share their photos to your frame - Share unlimited photos and videos to an Aura frame - See what your family has added, and relive memories together - Scan prints and artwork with your phone or tablet's camera With Aura, you can share those meaningful moments and memories that are only meant to be shared with the people closest to you.

Screenshots

iMemories4 screens
Aura Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura Frames at none against iMemories's 2. Aura Frames also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (62% vs 39%). On price, rating, ads and chart position 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. iMemories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Aura Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iMemories against 4.8 for Aura Frames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of iMemories's written reviews are positive against 62% of Aura Frames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMemories ships an update every 5 weeks, Aura Frames every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iMemories versus Aura Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMemoriesAura Frames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.7K ratings) — better4.8 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K27K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#93#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB260 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiMemoriesAura Home, Inc.

Customer experience

iMemories

All ratings7,718 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative57.8%

Aura Frames

All ratings27,114 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral12.2%
Negative25.5%

User reviews

iMemories

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing quality
  • 📽️ Digitized old videos
  • 💾 Organized memories
  • 👥 Easy to share with family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔌 Unreliable streaming/playback

Aura Frames

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Ability to share photos with family
  • 👍 Great quality of photos on frame
  • 👍 Convenient way to display family photos
  • 👍 Helpful for grandparents to stay connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Issues with uploading and displaying photos
  • 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Limited customization options for photo display
  • 🐛 Buggy software after recent updates

Bugs and requests

iMemories

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos missing last few seconds
  • Uploaded content disappearing from account
  • Constant app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually upload videos/photos
  • Improved organization and search functionality
  • Offline viewing/download option
  • Better customer support

Aura Frames

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to upload photos
  • Frame randomly disconnects from WiFi
  • Live Photos feature not working as expected
  • Inability to delete individual photos from frame
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to organize photos into albums
  • Implement manual photo sorting and ordering
  • Allow more control over photo display timing
  • Integrate with cloud storage services like OneDrive
  • Improve photo positioning and cropping algorithms

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iMemories

Subscriptions2
  • iMemories Cloud$7.991 Month
  • iMemories Cloud$59.991 Year
None

Aura Frames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMemories free?
iMemories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aura Frames free?
Aura Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMemories or Aura Frames?
iMemories is rated higher. iMemories averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Aura Frames averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.
Do iMemories or Aura Frames have ads?
Neither iMemories nor Aura Frames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMemories or Aura Frames?
iMemories ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aura Frames every 5 days. Most recently, iMemories was updated on September 22, 2026 and Aura Frames on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, iMemories or Aura Frames?
iMemories currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and Aura Frames at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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