Comparison

Shotbot vs Lilacpane

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

Head to head
About

Shotbot

Easily transform screenshots into professional marketing assets by framing them with beautiful device mockups. Offers flexible workflows, auto-actions, and quality control for various use cases. Integrates with widgets and Shortcuts for seamless automation.

Highlights
  • Device mockups for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Individual and combined framing modes
  • Drag & drop support
  • Auto-save and auto-copy options
  • Quality level optimization
  • Widgets and Shortcuts integration
  • Share sheet extension
Features
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Transform your screenshots into professional marketing assets with Shotbot - the native app for framing screenshots with beautiful device mockups. POWERFUL FRAMING Frame screenshots with stunning device mockups for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Choose from the latest device models and create professional-looking images in seconds. FLEXIBLE WORKFLOWS • Individual Mode: Frame single screenshots with precision • Combined Mode: Stitch multiple framed screenshots horizontally • Drag & Drop: Simple drag-and-drop support across all platforms • Multiple Import Options: Photos, Files app, or direct sharing GRANULAR AUTO-ACTIONS Take complete control of your workflow with granular auto-action options: • Auto-Save to Photos: Choose to save individual, combined, all, or none • Auto-Save to Files: Same flexible control for iCloud Documents • Auto-Copy to Clipboard: Automatically copy exactly what you need • Auto-Delete: Optionally remove original screenshots after framing QUALITY CONTROL Five quality levels (Original, High, Medium, Low, Poor) let you optimize file size versus visual quality for any use case - from social media to presentations. WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS • Latest Screenshot Widget: Frame your most recent screenshot instantly • Multiple Widgets: Quick access to your screenshot library • Shortcuts Integration: Automate your framing workflow SHARE EXTENSION Frame screenshots from anywhere with the share sheet extension. No need to open the app - just share a screenshot and get instant results. CROSS-PLATFORM Available on iOS, macOS, and visionOS with iCloud sync to keep your preferences in sync across all your devices. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Free Tier: Limited frames per day to try the app • Unlimited Plan: Frame as many screenshots as you need • Referral Credits: Earn credits by inviting friends Perfect for app developers, designers, marketers, and anyone who wants to showcase their work with beautiful device frames. Download Shotbot today and transform your screenshots into professional marketing assets. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Rspoon3/Shotbot/blob/main/PRIVACY.MD Terms & Conditions: https://github.com/Rspoon3/Shotbot/blob/main/TERMS.MD

About

Lilacpane

Easily create professional app promotional graphics, frame your photos, and design multi-photo layouts. Utilize templates or a blank canvas with smart backgrounds, canvas splitting, and batch export for efficient design.

Highlights
  • Device frames for screenshots and videos
  • Decorative photo frames
  • Multi-photo postcard layouts
  • Split continuous canvas designs
  • Smart background generation
  • Text, icons, and badges
  • Batch export for images and videos
Features
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Create app promotional graphics, frame your photos, and turn multiple photos into postcard layouts. Start with a template or a blank canvas, then bring your work together with smart backgrounds, canvas splitting, and batch export. DEVICE FRAMES FOR SCREENSHOTS & VIDEOS Add phone, tablet, computer, and watch frames to screenshots, photos, or existing screen recordings. Choose a device and adjust its position, size, and angle. Arrange multiple devices on one canvas to showcase different screens and use cases. PHOTO FRAMES Give your photos a different look with decorative frames. Adjust the crop and spacing to create framed compositions for travel photos, portraits, and everyday moments. MULTI-PHOTO POSTCARD LAYOUTS Arrange photos and text to make travel keepsakes, everyday photo stories, or greeting postcards. Bring several moments together in one shareable composition. SPLIT A CONTINUOUS CANVAS Arrange images, text, and backgrounds across one continuous canvas, then export it as 2 or 3 separate images. Create connected app promotional graphics and multi-panel displays that flow from one image to the next. SMART BACKGROUNDS Build a coordinated background from colors in your imported image, or use a blurred version of the image as a backdrop. Choose solid colors, gradients, or your own background image to refine the overall look. TEXT, ICONS & BADGES Add headings, captions, icons, and badges. Adjust text styles and colors to make important details stand out and keep your message clear. TEMPLATES & FLEXIBLE EDITING Start with a ready-made template and replace the images and text, or design your own layout on a blank canvas. Save frequently used layouts as custom templates for your next project. MULTIPLE CANVASES & BATCH EXPORT Import multiple images or videos, switch between canvases, and keep a series of designs consistent. Export your work in batches, with PNG and JPEG for images and MP4 and MOV for videos. Free templates are available, including selected photo-frame and photo-layout templates. Exporting designs with Pro features, split-canvas export, batch export and video export require a paid subscription or lifetime purchase. Adding Pro features to a free template also makes export require Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lilacpane.com/privacy?lang=en User Agreement: https://lilacpane.com/terms?lang=en

Screenshots

Shotbot4 screens
Lilacpane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shotbot at 5.0 against Lilacpane's 4.4. Lilacpane's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Shotbot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Lilacpane sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shotbot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shotbot's written reviews are positive against 82% of Lilacpane's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shotbot ships an update every 5 weeks, Lilacpane fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shotbot versus Lilacpane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotbotLilacpane
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Witherspoon文阳 贺

Customer experience

Shotbot

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

Lilacpane

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shotbot

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
3 purchases

Lilacpane

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional Edition$14.99

Questions

Is Shotbot free?
Shotbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lilacpane free?
Lilacpane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shotbot or Lilacpane?
Shotbot is rated higher. Shotbot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lilacpane averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Shotbot or Lilacpane have ads?
Neither Shotbot nor Lilacpane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shotbot or Lilacpane?
Shotbot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lilacpane fortnightly. Most recently, Shotbot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lilacpane on October 30, 2026.

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