Comparison

F8 Frame vs Retro Frame Editor

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

Head to head
About

F8 Frame

Easily add custom borders, EXIF camera data, and watermarks to your photos. Save your designs as presets for consistent presentation across social media, client previews, and portfolios. Batch export is available with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo borders
  • EXIF camera data display
  • Signature and text watermarks
  • Save and reuse presets
  • Batch export functionality
  • Local photo processing
Features
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Add clean photo borders, EXIF camera details and your own signature. Save the look as a preset and use it again for your next photo series. F8 Frame helps you prepare a consistent presentation for social posts, client previews and photography portfolios. BORDERS THAT FIT YOUR PHOTO - Choose full borders, a bottom border or a borderless layout, with adjustable width and color. - Fit ratios such as 1:1, 4:5, 3:2 and 16:9 by adding space without cropping the photo. - Refine the finish with inner borders, rounded corners and adjustable shadows. SHOW THE STORY BEHIND THE SHOT - Display camera brand logos, camera and lens models, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and capture date. - Choose the EXIF fields to show and edit the text displayed on the image. - Select fonts for shooting details and signatures, with adjustable size, color and position. - Place a custom text watermark on the photo or in the info bar. Adjust opacity when the watermark is on the photo. SAVE YOUR STYLE, REUSE IT - Save border, text, signature and EXIF display settings as named presets. - Sync presets across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud using the same Apple Account. - Apply a consistent style to multiple photos and batch export with Pro. PROCESS PHOTOS ON YOUR DEVICE Framing and export happen locally. F8 Frame does not upload your photos; presets sync through iCloud. Exports retain supported shooting metadata by default and remove GPS tags from the file. Location text you choose to display stays visible in the image. Save up to 3 presets for free. Pro unlocks batch export and unlimited presets, with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase available in the app.

About

Retro Frame Editor

Features
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An app that turns your photos into framed retro-style pictures. Easily customize with simple taps—switch frame layouts, apply retro filters, toggle the date display on or off, adjust frame colors, and more. Save high‑resolution images directly to your device and share to social media or email with a single tap. ● Features 【Easy to Use】 ・Change frame layouts with one tap ・Instant real‑time preview 【Filters & Date Display】 ・Apply a variety of filters (Mono, Bloom, Pixellate, Comic, etc.) with one tap ・Toggle the date display on or off 【Frame Color Selection】 ・Choose between Simple and Gradient modes ・In Simple mode, pick any custom color via the color picker 【Save & Share】 ・Save photos in high resolution ・Share to social media or email with one tap 【No Sign‑up Required】 ・Ready to use immediately after installation ・No account or registration needed

Screenshots

F8 Frame3 screens
Retro Frame Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: F8 Frame at none against Retro Frame Editor's shown. F8 Frame also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. F8 Frame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Retro Frame Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F8 Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Frame Editor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
F8 Frame versus Retro Frame Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF8 FrameRetro Frame Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江宾 武MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

F8 Frame

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Retro Frame Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is F8 Frame free?
F8 Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Frame Editor free?
Retro Frame Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do F8 Frame or Retro Frame Editor have ads?
Retro Frame Editor shows ads; F8 Frame does not.
Which is updated more often, F8 Frame or Retro Frame Editor?
F8 Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retro Frame Editor every 7 months. Most recently, F8 Frame was updated on October 30, 2026 and Retro Frame Editor on October 28, 2026.

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