# Key/Frame vs Flashbacks

The clearest difference is price: Flashbacks at Free against Key/Frame's $3.99. Flashbacks also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Flashbacks is free to download; Key/Frame costs $3.99 up front. Key/Frame sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flashbacks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Key/Frame against 5.0 for Flashbacks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Key/Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashbacks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Key/Frame | Flashbacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyframe/id6738200817/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbacks-photos-from-here/id6741405370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Koopmans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593735192) | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) |

## What reviewers say

### Key/Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyframe/id6738200817)

Effortlessly extract stunning still images from your videos using on-device AI. This tool automatically identifies the most visually striking frames, making it simple to capture perfect moments from any clip. Save, share, and bookmark your favorite stills with ease.

**Highlights:** AI-picked highlights, Import from Photo Library/Files, Save and share stills, Bookmark favorite frames, On-device processing for privacy

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Family (Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro (Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Family (Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


### Flashbacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbacks-photos-from-here/id6741405370)

Discover photos you've captured near your current location. This app offers a refreshing alternative to endless social media feeds, letting you joyfully revisit your own memories. Expand your search radius with an in-app subscription.

**Highlights:** View photos based on current location, Adjustable photo search radius, Alternative to social media doom scrolling, Rediscover personal memories, In-app subscription for expanded features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlock | $0.29 | per month |
| Yearly Unlock | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Key/Frame free?

Key/Frame costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Flashbacks free?

Flashbacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Key/Frame or Flashbacks?

Key/Frame and Flashbacks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Key/Frame or Flashbacks have ads?

Neither Key/Frame nor Flashbacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Key/Frame or Flashbacks?

Key/Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashbacks fortnightly. Most recently, Key/Frame was updated on September 18, 2026 and Flashbacks on June 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*