Comparison

Reframe vs FrameStory

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

Head to head
About

Reframe

Enhance your photos by adding custom text, logos, and Exif data. Create personalized templates for batch editing and export in high-quality formats like HDR. This compact app offers powerful editing tools for both casual users and professionals.

Highlights
  • Add Exif data and custom text
  • Overlay logos as watermarks
  • Customizable templates for batch editing
  • SDR to HDR conversion
  • HEIF export for storage saving
  • Adjustable text and logo styles
Features
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Capture more moments, create more memories. With Reframe, your photos are not just photos. Easily add Exif data, custom text, and logos to your photos. Place these elements on the photo's frame or embed them directly like a watermark. Customizable Templates Batch edit and export with ease. Create and save your own personalized templates. Freely Adjust Styles Adjust text and logos as you like. Import custom logos in various ways and download Source Han fonts for your designs. Rich Exif Presets Provides a variety of presets automatically generated based on Exif data to streamline customization. Default HEIF Export Save up to 80% of storage while maintaining quality, with options for different export resolutions. SDR to HDR Conversion Export your photos with HDR effects. Take full advantage of display hardware to reveal a wider range of light and preserve the realistic feel of the scene. Compact and Powerful Enjoy powerful features in a compact 20MB app. *HDR Effect is available in the Photos app (iOS 17 & macOS 14), as well as in Messages, Quick Look, and Preview (iOS 18 & macOS 15), along with apps that support Gain Map, such as Instagram. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boringseries.notion.site/Reframe-44b30b54ef6642edac69b3075cb75f17

About

FrameStory

Features
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FrameStory turns your photos into clean, editorial-style frames with camera and EXIF details. Import a photo, let FrameStory read available camera metadata, choose a frame style, customize the visible fields, then export a high-resolution JPEG for sharing. Features: - Auto-detect camera, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and capture date when available - Edit or add EXIF-style details manually - 12 handcrafted frame templates - Customize visible fields, typography, text color, and frame width - Export high-resolution JPEG images - Save to Photos - Share with the native iOS share sheet - Generate a share-ready caption from your camera details and selected template - Copy captions for social posts FrameStory is designed for photographers, creators, travelers, and anyone who wants a simple way to make photo cards that show how a moment was captured. Photos and EXIF editing are processed on your device. FrameStory does not require an account. Terms of Use: https://joezhang.app/framestory/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://joezhang.app/framestory/privacy.html

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
FrameStory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reframe at every 9 days against FrameStory's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reframe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FrameStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reframe ships an update every 9 days, FrameStory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reframe versus FrameStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeFrameStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer银凯 朱惟越 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reframe

Subscriptions2
  • Reframe Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Reframe Pro3 Days trial$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reframe Pro$17.99
3 purchases

FrameStory

Subscriptions2
  • FrameStory Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FrameStory Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FrameStory Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FrameStory free?
FrameStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reframe or FrameStory have ads?
Neither Reframe nor FrameStory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reframe or FrameStory?
Reframe ships an update every 9 days, and FrameStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reframe was updated on October 10, 2026 and FrameStory on October 1, 2026.

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