Comparison

Reframe vs CardBackup

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

Head to head
About

Reframe

Easily create polished image layouts for social media posts, carousels, and multi-page spreads. Customize backgrounds, borders, and aspect ratios. Mix photo orientations without cropping issues and arrange your sequence before exporting.

Highlights
  • Multiple layout options (Single, Split, Rows, Grid)
  • Customizable aspect ratios and frame sizes
  • Background color and border options
  • Seamlessly mix photo orientations
  • Drag to fine-tune image crops
  • Reorder photos and pages for carousels
  • Export all pages at once in full resolution
Features
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Reframe makes it easy to create polished image layouts for posts, carousels, and multi-page spreads in just a few taps. No subscriptions. No ads. CHOOSE A LAYOUT Start with a layout that matches your idea. Use Single to feature one standout image. Use Split to turn one image into a seamless multi-page spread that swipes across a carousel. Use Rows or Columns for before-and-after shots or to show multiple photos together. Use Grid to display a collection or photo series. CUSTOMISE THE PAGE Match your layout to any platform or style. Pick the aspect ratio you need so your post fits where you’re uploading. Adjust frame size for a bit of breathing room around your images. Choose a background color that complements your photos. Add a clean border for a polished, gallery-style finish. APPLY SETTINGS YOUR WAY Keep every page consistent with shared settings. Or customize individual pages when you need more control. FILL THE FRAME Mix vertical, horizontal, and square photos in one layout without worrying about cropping (unless you want to!). Toggle Fill Page so your images expand to use all available space. Tap any image to select it, then drag to fine-tune the crop so the focus is exactly where you want it. PREVIEW YOUR LAYOUT Minimise the controls with one swipe and let your layout fill the screen. Review the final look before you export and post. ARRANGE YOUR SEQUENCE Plan your story from first swipe to last. Reorder photos and pages in your carousel to plan the sequence before exporting. EASY EXPORT Export every page at once with a single tap. Smart sizing options select the best resolution to preserve the details in your photos, or go fully custom and set the exact long or short edge size you need. Optionally include your photo’s original metadata. Choose JPEG for best compatibility or HEIC for smaller files with excellent image quality. PRIVATE PHOTO PICKER Reframe uses the built-in iOS photo picker. Only the photos you explicitly select are shared with the app, keeping the rest of your library private. DESIGNED FOR iOS Reframe feels fast and responsive on iPhone, with smooth animations and subtle haptic feedback that makes editing layouts feel effortless and precise.

About

CardBackup

Effortlessly transfer photos and videos from your camera's memory card directly to your iPhone or iPad. This app ensures reliable, duplicate-free backups to a chosen folder, keeping your original files organized and ready for professional editing software.

Highlights
  • Incremental backups
  • Duplicate file skipping
  • Hash file verification
  • Conflict handling
  • Backup history log
  • iCloud Drive support
  • Local notifications
Features
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CardBackup copies photos and videos from your camera's memory card to your iPhone - reliably, quickly, and without duplicates. CardBackup copies files to a folder of your choosing. It does not import into your Photos library - it's designed for photographers who want their original files intact and organised, ready for Lightroom, Capture One, PhotoCuller, or whichever app you process in. Connect a card reader or camera, choose a source and destination folder, and tap Back Up. CardBackup handles the rest: skipping files you've already copied, verifying each file as it goes, and keeping a log of your last 30 backup runs. Perfect for photographers who want a safety net while travelling. Back up to a local folder, an external drive, or iCloud Drive — and if you choose iCloud, your shots sync automatically overnight so they're waiting on your Mac when you get home. Works on iPhone, iPad, and natively on Mac. One purchase covers all three. No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud service required. Everything stays on your device. Features: - Incremental backups: skips files already copied, no duplicates - Hash verification: detects corruption on every copied file - Conflict handling: safely renames files when names clash - Backup history with run times and file statistics - iCloud Drive support - Local notifications on completion Visit cardbackup.app for more information.

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
CardBackup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Reframe at free against CardBackup's paid. Reframe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). CardBackup's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reframe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reframe ships an update every 3 weeks, CardBackup every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reframe versus CardBackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeCardBackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas NeishRory Sinclair

Customer experience

Reframe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CardBackup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reframe

No in-app purchases

None

CardBackup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardBackup free?
CardBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reframe or CardBackup?
Reframe is rated higher. Reframe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CardBackup averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Reframe or CardBackup have ads?
Neither Reframe nor CardBackup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reframe or CardBackup?
Reframe ships an update every 3 weeks, and CardBackup every 3 days. Most recently, Reframe was updated on October 24, 2026 and CardBackup on October 24, 2026.

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