Comparison

CarryCam vs Pad Frame

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

Head to head
About

CarryCam

Features
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4K微型攝影機,WIFI對接,影像檔案管理APP

About

Pad Frame

Features
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Old iPad. New Life. Pad Frame transforms any iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. Instead of leaving your old tablet in a drawer, turn it into a stunning display for family memories, travel photos, favorite moments, and everyday inspiration. Simply plug it in, choose your photos, and let Pad Frame keep your memories alive all day, every day. FEATURES • Beautiful slideshow experience Display your photos with elegant transitions, including Fade, Slide, and cinematic Ken Burns effects. • Dynamic clock and weather Show time, date, and real-time weather information alongside your photos. • Fully customizable Adjust photo duration, slideshow speed, and shuffle settings to create your perfect display. • Works offline Your photos stay on your device. No cloud connection required. • Optimized for older iPads Give your unused iPad a second life instead of letting it collect dust. • Nordic-inspired design Clean, minimal, and distraction-free interface designed to blend naturally into any home. Perfect for: • Family photos • Travel memories • Children's milestones • Living rooms • Bedrooms • Offices • Digital photo displays Old iPad. New Life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CarryCam4 screens
Pad Frame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarryCam at none against Pad Frame's 3. Pad Frame's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Pad Frame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CarryCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarryCam ships an update weekly, Pad Frame every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CarryCam versus Pad Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarryCamPad Frame
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShouhe QueYuhai Lin

In-app purchases

None

CarryCam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pad Frame

Subscriptions2
  • Pad Frame Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pad Frame Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pad Frame Pro$24.99

Questions

Is CarryCam free?
CarryCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pad Frame free?
Pad Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarryCam or Pad Frame have ads?
Neither CarryCam nor Pad Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarryCam or Pad Frame?
CarryCam ships an update weekly, and Pad Frame every 10 days. Most recently, CarryCam was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pad Frame on October 17, 2026.

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