# InstaSize vs Photo Frames

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstaSize at 58% against Photo Frames's 0%. InstaSize also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (325K vs 57). Photo Frames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaSize sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Photo Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

InstaSize holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaSize has 325K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of InstaSize's written reviews are positive against 0% of Photo Frames's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaSize | Photo Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (325K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830/reviews)** | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instasize Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576649833) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaSize

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #126 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


### Photo Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of filters, effects, and editing tools. Create stunning collages, add text and stickers, and easily crop images for social media.

**Highlights:** Photo filters, Photo effects, Borders and backgrounds, Collage maker, Crop and resize, Add stickers, Add text

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaSize free?

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

### Is Photo Frames free?

Photo Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

InstaSize is rated higher. InstaSize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 325K ratings, while Photo Frames averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.

### Do InstaSize or Photo Frames have ads?

Neither InstaSize nor Photo Frames shows ads.

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

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, and Photo Frames every 10 days. Most recently, InstaSize was updated on September 27, 2026 and Photo Frames on September 24, 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.*