Frames vs TalkPod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frames
Transform your phone's lock screen into a dynamic display with video wallpapers. Play single videos or create custom playlists that change with your routine or notifications. Personalize the look and feel to make your device truly yours.
- Play single videos on lock screen
- Create video playlists
- Lock screen widgets for video control
- Shortcuts app automation
- Import multiple videos
- Customizable app appearance
- Customizable control text
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Bring your lock screen to life with your favorite video wallpapers! Frames lets you play videos and playlists of videos directly on your lock screen. View your favorite memories in motion every time you pick up your device! Features: - Play single videos on your lock screen - Create playlists and play different videos on your lock screen. Easily switch between them with the controls. - Start videos directly from the lock screen with lock screen widgets - Setup automations with the Shortcuts app to start videos based on events such as charging your phone or receiving a message from a specific person - Import multiple videos at the same time - Customise the look and feel of the app - Customise the text that is displayed in the controls For terms of use and the privacy policy please go to https://www.fram.es/privacy. Some features require a one time pro purchase.
TalkPod
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Ask any podcast what you missed, who someone is, or what a claim means — then jump straight back into the episode. TalkPod is the podcast player that answers back. Ask a question out loud while you listen, or type it. TalkPod answers from what was actually said in the episode, speaks the answer, then resumes your podcast where you left off. ASK ANYTHING, MID-EPISODE Tap Ask on Now Playing. Catch a name, revisit an argument, or understand a claim without leaving the episode to search. A FULL PODCAST PLAYER, FREE • Browse, search and play public podcasts • Add a show from an RSS or Apple Podcasts link • Read episode transcripts, summaries and smart chapters • Follow shows, star episodes and keep your place across devices • Join the discussion and react to moments in an episode • Download episodes for offline listening TAKES — SHARE THE MOMENT Heard something worth passing on? Turn it into a Take: a short, captioned clip with your reaction that links back to the full episode. LISTENER PREMIUM — MORE TIME TO ASK Ask who someone is, what you missed, or what a claim means. Premium gives you more Ask time by voice or typing across the shows you listen to. Podcasts on TalkPod come from publishers' public RSS feeds. Audio and artwork belong to their creators. Terms: https://talkpod.io/terms Privacy: https://talkpod.io/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TalkPod at every 2 weeks against Frames's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Frames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TalkPod sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frames ships an update every 6 weeks, TalkPod every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frames | TalkPod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good Snooze | TalkPod Pty Limited |
In-app purchases
Frames
- Frames Pro$2.99
TalkPod
- Listener Premium1 Month trial$9.001 Month
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