# InstaSize vs Frames

The clearest difference is update cadence: InstaSize at every 10 days against Frames's every 2 months. InstaSize also leads on ratings volume (327K vs 9) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaSize sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Frames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for InstaSize against 4.6 for Frames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaSize has 327K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, Frames every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaSize | Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (327K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instasize Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576649833) | [Emre Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458413627) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaSize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #133 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This comprehensive photo and video editor offers AI-powered tools to enhance images, remove unwanted objects, and create collages. Resize and crop content for any social platform, or use advanced features like background removal and batch editing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image expansion (Magic Fill), Object and background removal, Photo and video resizing/cropping, Batch editing for multiple images, Collage maker with templates, Over 130 filters and presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instasize + Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Instasize Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium - AI | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium + AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Instasize Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Instasize Premium AI | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for resizing photos
- 👍 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Helpful for Instagram
- 👍 Customizable filters and borders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to use without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Quality issues with saved photos
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Inability to save edited photos
- Distortion of photos after editing
- Unreliable performance with video editing

**Requested features**

- Batch processing option
- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More free filters and features
- Improved collage and layout options
- Ability to adjust edited photos after saving


### Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912)

Enhance your social media profile pictures with unique borders and stickers. Easily create a more remarkable and distinctive look for your online presence. The app guides you through selecting photos, applying frames, and saving your creations.

**Highlights:** Add circular borders, Apply stickers, Change sticker colors, Select photos from library, Save edited pictures, Monthly subscription for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaSize free?

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

### Is Frames free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstaSize or Frames?

InstaSize is rated higher. InstaSize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 327K ratings, while Frames averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do InstaSize or Frames have ads?

Neither InstaSize nor Frames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstaSize or Frames?

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, and Frames every 2 months. Most recently, InstaSize was updated on October 29, 2026 and Frames on October 4, 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.*