Comparison

Frames vs PicMe

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

Head to head
About

Frames

Effortlessly transform your ideas into stunning videos using advanced AI. Describe your vision and let the app generate cinematic masterpieces from text prompts. Explore a new dimension of movie creation powered by cutting-edge AI technology.

Highlights
  • Text to video generation
  • AI movie maker
  • Powered by Luma Dream Machine
  • Create from imagination
  • High-quality visuals
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Welcome to Frames. A new way to make movies entirely with AI. Frames is the AI movie maker that brings your imagination to life! With Frames, you can effortlessly transform your ideas into never before possible videos, powered by cutting-edge technology from Luma Dream Machine and Flux Pro. Create: - Text to Video: Simply describe your vision, and Frames will generate a breathtaking video in minutes. No editing skills required—just pure imagination. - Powered by Luma Dream Machine: Experience vivid, high-quality visuals created by one of the most advanced AI models in the industry. - Create Anything You Can Imagine: From fantasy worlds to real-life scenarios, if you can think it, Frames can bring it to life. Your imagination is the only limit. Turn your ideas into cinematic masterpieces—start creating with Frames today! Have questions, problems, or feedback? Reach out to us at support@frames.ai. The Frames Pro Membership Experience Frames Pro is a weekly subscription that provides access to advanced AI tools. Subscription auto-renews at the end of each term (weekly, monthly or yearly depending on subscription), unless cancelled 24-hours in advance. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms and conditions: https://frames.ai/terms Privacy policy: https://frames.ai/privacy

About

PicMe

This app allows groups to collaboratively capture and relive shared experiences by pooling photos and videos from all attendees. Easily create events and invite participants to contribute, ensuring no memory is missed from any perspective.

Highlights
  • Collaborative photo and video collection
  • Shared event galleries
  • Invite participants via link or QR code
  • Automatic gathering of contributions
  • View events from multiple perspectives
  • Suitable for various events
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PicMe – Capture Shared Moments PicMe helps groups capture and relive life’s most meaningful experiences together. Instead of relying on one person to take photos, PicMe allows everyone at an event to contribute their own photos and videos to a shared collection. Whether you're hosting a wedding, attending a family gathering, or celebrating a milestone, PicMe makes it easy to collect all the memories in one place and experience the event from every perspective. Create a shared event and invite participants using a link or QR code so everyone can upload photos and videos from their own device. No more chasing guests for photos after the event. PicMe automatically gathers photos and videos from everyone who attended. Browse the shared event gallery to relive the moments that mattered most and see the experience through the eyes of friends and family. Perfect for Events Like: • Weddings • Family gatherings • Reunions • Birthdays • Celebrations • Corporate events • Holidays • Kids activities • Concerts • Dance recitals • Sporting events PicMe makes it simple to preserve the moments that matter and create a shared collection of memories from the people who experienced them with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Frames3 screens
PicMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frames at 4.7 against PicMe's 3.9. Frames also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (620 vs 15). PicMe's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Frames sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PicMe sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frames has 620 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Frames's written reviews are positive against 33% of PicMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frames ships an update every 5 days, PicMe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Frames versus PicMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFramesPicMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (620 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings620 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelcut Inc.Picme LLC

Customer experience

Frames

All ratings620 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative68.3%

PicMe

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Frames

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to export/save projects
  • Incorrect credit deductions during trial
  • Errors with prompts over a certain length

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save unfinished projects
  • More customization options
  • Restore old features
  • Wider range of templates and layouts
  • Support for various aspect ratios

PicMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Frames

Subscriptions5
  • Frames Pro7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Frames Pro$4.997 Days
  • Frames Pro$5.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Frames Pro$39.991 Year
  • Frames Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 Credits$9.99
  • 1,000 Credits$19.99
  • 1,500 Credits$29.99
Show 2 more
  • 2,500 Credits$49.99
  • 5,000 Credits$99.99
6 purchases

PicMe

Subscriptions3
  • PicMe Basic - $4.99/month$4.991 Month
  • PicMe Standard - $9.99/month$9.991 Month
  • PicMe Pro - $24.99/month$24.991 Month
One-time3
  • PicMe Basic - $7.992 variants$7.99
  • PicMe Standard - $14.992 variants$14.99
  • PicMe Pro - $34.992 variants$34.99

Questions

Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicMe free?
PicMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frames or PicMe?
Frames is rated higher. Frames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while PicMe averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Frames or PicMe have ads?
PicMe shows ads; Frames does not.
Which is updated more often, Frames or PicMe?
Frames ships an update every 5 days, and PicMe weekly. Most recently, Frames was updated on October 16, 2026 and PicMe on October 2, 2026.

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