3D Filmmaker vs Frame Grabber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Filmmaker
Create scenes with tracked 3D objects, virtual backgrounds, and animated characters in your real environment using augmented reality. Place and anchor elements to surfaces, then film from different angles with effects locked in place. Get a cinematic look with live color grading before recording.
- In-camera visual effects
- Augmented reality placement of 3D objects
- Anchor props to surfaces
- Virtual backgrounds without green screen
- Real-time scene preview
- Live color grading (LUTs)
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Bring your ideas to life with in-camera visual effects. 3D Filmaker is an augmented reality filmmaking app that lets you create scenes with tracked 3D objects, virtual backgrounds, and animated characters—right inside your real environment. No complicated setup and no physical green screen required. Place and anchor elements to walls, floors, and real-world surfaces, then film from different angles while everything stays locked in place like it belongs there. Set your shot, direct your actors, and capture the scene with video and audio recorded in-app. In-camera VFX made simple • Add 3D objects into your real space using AR placement • Anchor props to surfaces so they stay tracked and stable • Use virtual backgrounds/overlays for “green screen” style shots without a green screen • Move your camera while effects remain positioned in the scene Build full scenes (not just filters) • Drag, rotate, scale, and position objects with intuitive controls • Add animated characters with built-in actions • Preview your scene in real time while you compose your shot Get a cinematic look while you film • Apply LUTs (live color grading) over the camera view • Adjust intensity/opacity to match your style before you record Whether you’re making short films, skits, music videos, or social content, 3D Filmaker helps you create VFX-style shots directly on your phone. The full access subscription gives the user access to our app and helps support our team of independent game developers to continue to make our application better, helping our users express their creativity. For more information about our application's policy please visit our website https://play3dtoys.com/pages/piracy-policy-ar-stop-motion and to review the terms of use our app uses please refer to https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Frame Grabber
Extract perfect, high-resolution stills from videos and Live Photos with frame-by-frame precision. Save your best moments without compression, all within an intuitive interface. Unlock unlimited saves with a one-time purchase.
- Frame-by-frame video scrubbing
- Extract stills from Live Photos
- Original, full resolution export
- Supports 4K, 8K, and 1080p
- Intuitive and fast interface
- Works with Photos app content
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Free your best moments from any video or Live Photo with pro-grade precision. Stop settling for blurry, low-quality screenshots. TrueFrame Still lets you navigate through your videos and Live Photos frame-by-frame to extract and save the perfect shot in its original, full resolution. Whether it's a fast-action sports clip, a family memory, or a hidden frame inside a Live Photo, get the exact photo you want instantly. Fully optimized for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, with full support for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Key Features: - Frame-by-Frame Precision: Use smooth scrubbing to find the exact frame you want. - Live Photo Support: Explore your Live Photos and extract the perfect still hidden within. - Original Quality: Export stills in full source resolution, including 4K, 8K, 1080p, and Live Photo content, without unnecessary compression. - Fast & Simple: A clean, intuitive interface designed for speed. - Universal Support: Works with your videos and Live Photos in the Photos app. Why TrueFrame Still? Your memories shouldn't be locked behind a monthly subscription. NO Subscriptions: Pay once, own it forever. Pure Experience: No hidden costs, no recurring payments. Free & Pro Versions: Weekly Free Use: Save up to 3 high-quality frames every 7 days for FREE. Unlimited Pro: Unlock unlimited saves and lifetime access with a single, one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Frame Grabber at 5.0 against 3D Filmmaker's 1.0. Frame Grabber also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). 3D Filmmaker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). 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. 3D Filmmaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Frame Grabber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frame Grabber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frame Grabber has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
3D Filmmaker ships an update every 9 months, Frame Grabber every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Filmmaker | Frame Grabber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.9 GB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Walsh | Alexsander Khitev |
Customer experience
3D Filmmaker
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In-app purchases
3D Filmmaker
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
Frame Grabber
- Unlimited Access$1.49
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