# Hands Time vs Frame Screenshots

The clearest difference is rating: Frame Screenshots at 4.7 against Hands Time's 4.5. Frame Screenshots also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 67%) and ratings volume (89 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hands Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Frame Screenshots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Frame Screenshots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frame Screenshots has 89 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hands Time's written reviews are positive against 79% of Frame Screenshots's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands Time | Frame Screenshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720/reviews) | **[4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-screenshots-shareshot/id6474271573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuhang lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703051763) | [Montana Floss Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/889019887) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720)

Customize your device's home screen with unique, minimalist time widgets. Choose from various themes and styles, add personal photos or colors, and enjoy fluidly animated clock hands. Offers light and dark modes, 12/24 hour formats, and real-time weather updates.

**Highlights:** 7 Themes, 10+ Styles, Customizable backgrounds with photos/colors, Ad-free minimalist design, Animated clock hands, Light and Dark modes, Real-time local weather

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Premium Passport Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hands Time Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Frame Screenshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-screenshots-shareshot/id6474271573)

Enhance your screenshots by adding custom device frames, backgrounds, and lighting effects. Perfect for showcasing app designs, home screen layouts, or gaming captures with a professional touch. Automate the process with shortcuts and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Add device frames (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.), Apply custom backgrounds (gradients, patterns, images), Adjust lighting and shadow effects, Automatic screenshot detection, Batch processing with Shortcuts and Siri, Custom frame support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Visually pleasing design
- 🚀 Fast and efficient workflow
- 📱 Supports various devices (iPhone, Switch, Mac)
- 💡 Great integration with Shortcuts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model disliked
- 💧 Watermark in free version
- 🖼️ Limited frame selection
- 🤔 Auto-detection can be problematic
- 💰 Pro features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't see screenshots taken with Shortcuts
- Auto-detection fails for certain devices (e.g., MacBook Air)
- Landscape screenshots cause errors
- Frame packs not working unless metadata matches exactly

**Requested features**

- Ability to move the iPhone frame
- One-time payment option
- Option for video framing
- Support for custom export sizes
- Support for screen recordings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hands Time free?

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

### Is Frame Screenshots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hands Time or Frame Screenshots?

Frame Screenshots is rated higher. Hands Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Frame Screenshots averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do Hands Time or Frame Screenshots have ads?

Neither Hands Time nor Frame Screenshots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hands Time or Frame Screenshots?

Hands Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and Frame Screenshots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hands Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and Frame Screenshots on October 27, 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.*