Welcome Frame vs AIUM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Welcome Frame
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Welcome Frame is the companion app for your ePaper display frames, connecting effortlessly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Use the app to configure and personalize your frame with static messages or a clock, depending on the frame model. Select from various themes, enter your custom text (like βWelcome to our homeβ), and instantly publish the update to your connected frame. Discovered devices appear in a simple list, making it easy to manage and update individual frames. Note: This app is designed specifically for Welcome Frame displays and does not offer additional features. Interested in getting a frame? Feel free to get in touch!
AIUM
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AIUM (AI Usage Monitor) is an iOS app for viewing your GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex usage in one place. Check your usage, limits, remaining quota, and estimated reset times in the app or through Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Key Features β’ View GitHub Copilot usage β’ View OpenAI Codex usage β’ Check usage, limits, remaining quota, and reset times β’ Home Screen widgets β’ Lock Screen widgets β’ Manually adjust displayed usage limits β’ Manage the sign-in status of each service Data Handling Authentication credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Usage data and app settings are stored on your device. Data used by widgets is stored in the app's local App Group container. AIUM does not send your data to a developer-operated backend or sync it with a developer-operated cloud service. Important Notes β’ Usage information is an estimate based on data provided by each service. For official billing, subscription, and remaining quota information, check the official account pages of each service. β’ Available usage information may vary depending on your account type, subscription plan, and service availability. β’ OpenAI Codex usage access may stop working if the service changes. β’ Widget refresh timing is controlled by iOS and is not guaranteed to be real time. β’ AIUM is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub or OpenAI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Welcome Frame at every 2 weeks against AIUM's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Welcome Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, AIUM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Welcome Frame | AIUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schwarz | Hitoshi Kanetani |
In-app purchases
Welcome Frame
No in-app purchases
AIUM
No in-app purchases









