Comparison

Frames vs Memo

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

Memo

Emulate the look of classic analog cameras with realistic film grain, colors, and aberrations. Capture new photos or import existing ones to apply vintage filters and customize camera settings for a unique retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Realistic film photography emulation
  • Vintage camera effects
  • In-app photo capture
  • Import and edit photos
  • Customizable camera settings
  • Film grain and color emulation
Features
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Capture realistic film photography on your phone using emulated analog cameras. Memo is designed to reproduce the characteristic colors, grain and visual aberrations that classic vintage cameras are known for. You can capture pictures through the in-app camera or import photos to edit. The cameras are fully customizable so that you can make adjustments that fit your photos. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appostrophe.com/memo/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Frames3 screens
Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Frames and Memo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Memo's written reviews are positive against 29% of Frames's. Memo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Frames against 4.7 for Memo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 896 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Frames's written reviews are positive against 76% of Memo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frames ships an update every 5 days, Memo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frames versus Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFramesMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (624 ratings)4.7 (896 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624896 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelcut Inc.SCRL AB

Customer experience

Frames

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

Memo

All ratings862 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Frames

From 624 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Artistic templates
  • 💡 Helpful for building online presence

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🚫 Inability to save unfinished projects
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🚫 Removal of old features

Memo

From 896 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great camera app
  • 💡 Vintage/nostalgic filters
  • 🚀 Excellent photo quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when loading photos
  • 🔒 Link sharing to unlock cameras doesn't work

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

Memo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Losing photo metadata when converting images
  • Inability to unlock additional cameras

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save photos to camera roll
  • One-time purchase option

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
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  • 2,500 Credits$49.99
  • 5,000 Credits$99.99
2 purchases

Memo

Subscriptions2
  • Memo Gold7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Memo Gold$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memo free?
Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frames or Memo?
Memo is rated higher. Frames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Memo averages 4.7 from 896 ratings.
Do Frames or Memo have ads?
Neither Frames nor Memo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frames or Memo?
Frames ships an update every 5 days, and Memo every 3 days. Most recently, Frames was updated on October 20, 2026 and Memo on October 25, 2026.

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