Key/Frame vs Playful Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Key/Frame
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.
- AI-picked highlights
- Import from Photo Library/Files
- Save and share stills
- Bookmark favorite frames
- On-device processing for privacy
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Instantly Capture the Best Moments From Your Videos Turn your video clips into stunning stills with Key/Frame. Powered by on-device AI, Key/Frame finds the most visually striking frames from any video — no scrubbing, no guessing. Whether you're grabbing the perfect shot from a vacation, capturing highlights from sports, or sharing a special moment, Key/Frame makes it effortless. Features: - AI-Picked Highlights – Instantly detect the most eye-catching frames from your videos. - Import with Ease – Load videos from your Photo Library or Files app. - Save & Share – Export beautiful stills and share them anywhere. - Bookmark Favorites – Keep track of keyframes you love. - Private by Design – All processing happens locally on your device. Your videos and frames never leave your device. Key/Frame transforms your videos into curated collections of moments worth saving. Try it today and see what your videos have been hiding. Key/Frame uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Playful Frames
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Bring photos from your multi-lens camera to life with the Playful Frames app. Create a short video from your photo in just a few easy steps: 1. Select a multi-frame photo 2. Adjust borders width and frames order if needed 3. Set frames duration and number of replays 4. Save and enjoy your video
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Playful Frames at Free against Key/Frame's $3.99. Playful Frames also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). Key/Frame's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads 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
Playful Frames is free to download; Key/Frame costs $3.99 up front. Key/Frame sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Playful Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.
Key/Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, Playful Frames every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Key/Frame | Playful Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephan Koopmans | Tatiana Dadukina |
In-app purchases
Key/Frame
- Pro (Month)$1.991 Month
- Pro Family (Month)$3.991 Month
- Pro (Year)$17.991 Year
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- Pro Family (Year)$34.991 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
Playful Frames
No in-app purchases
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