# Simple vs Frame 13

The clearest difference is price: Simple at Free against Frame 13's $0.49. Frame 13's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple is free to download; Frame 13 costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple ships an update every 2 weeks, Frame 13 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Frame 13 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 36 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) | [Juyeon Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791602657) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-camera/id6501969962)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frame 13

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-13-retro-film-camera/id6804364541)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Frame 13 free?

Frame 13 costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Simple or Frame 13 have ads?

Simple shows ads; Frame 13 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Frame 13?

Simple ships an update every 2 weeks, and Frame 13 weekly. Most recently, Simple was updated on November 8, 2026 and Frame 13 on November 6, 2026.

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