Comparison

Cloudside vs Frame

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

Head to head
About

Cloudside

Features
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Cloudside is a third-party client for Bluesky Social Networks that provides a fast, minimalist and enjoyable way to connect to open social networks. Cloudside focuses on simplicity and performance. Whether you're here to read, write, or explore, Cloudside helps you stay connected to what matters most without getting in the way. Features - Simple, distraction-free interface - Browse feeds, search posts and discover what's hot - Easily create, reply, repost and like posts. - View user profiles and follow/unfollow seamlessly Cloudside supports the AT protocol and connects directly to your Bluesky account. No trackers, no ads, just you and the network.

About

Frame

Features
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Frame is a creative community built for photographers, artists, designers and visual storytellers. Share your work, discover inspiring creators and connect with people who are passionate about creativity. Whether you're a professional creative, hobbyist photographer, digital artist or someone who simply loves creating, Frame gives you a place to showcase your work and build genuine connections with other creatives. FEATURES Share Your Work • Upload and share photos and creative projects • Add captions and tags to tell the story behind your work • Showcase your creativity with a clean, distraction-free experience Stories • Share moments through photo and video stories • Add custom text and colours to your stories • Stories automatically expire after 24 hours • Video stories support clips up to approximately 1 minute Connect With Creatives • Follow your favourite creators • Like and comment on posts • Discover new artists and photographers • Build your own creative network Messaging • Send private messages • Reply directly to stories • Stay connected with friends and followers Notifications • Get notified when people like, comment or follow • Receive alerts for new messages and story interactions Creative Editing Tools • Apply creative filters • Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and warmth • Rotate images before posting Built For Creativity Frame was created to give creatives a place where their work comes first. No complicated algorithms, no unnecessary clutter – just a community focused on sharing creativity and inspiring others. Join Frame and share your vision.

Screenshots

Cloudside4 screens
Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cloudside and Frame are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cloudside versus Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudsideFrame
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerę·‹ å¼ Leigh Coombs

In-app purchases

None

Cloudside

No in-app purchases

None

Frame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloudside free?
Cloudside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame free?
Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloudside or Frame have ads?
Neither Cloudside nor Frame shows ads.

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