Comparison

Retro Frame Editor vs PFP Lineup

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

Head to head
About

Retro Frame Editor

Features
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An app that turns your photos into framed retro-style pictures. Easily customize with simple taps—switch frame layouts, apply retro filters, toggle the date display on or off, adjust frame colors, and more. Save high‑resolution images directly to your device and share to social media or email with a single tap. ● Features 【Easy to Use】 ・Change frame layouts with one tap ・Instant real‑time preview 【Filters & Date Display】 ・Apply a variety of filters (Mono, Bloom, Pixellate, Comic, etc.) with one tap ・Toggle the date display on or off 【Frame Color Selection】 ・Choose between Simple and Gradient modes ・In Simple mode, pick any custom color via the color picker 【Save & Share】 ・Save photos in high resolution ・Share to social media or email with one tap 【No Sign‑up Required】 ・Ready to use immediately after installation ・No account or registration needed

About

PFP Lineup

Features
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Choosing a profile picture is easier when you can see the options together. PFP Lineup brings your favorite photos into one clear comparison. Try different crops, see each photo in familiar social layouts, and turn the strongest one into a profile picture that feels polished and personal—all without losing track of the alternatives. COMPARE YOUR FAVORITES Build a lineup instead of flipping back and forth through your photo library. View every candidate in a clean grid, reorder the lineup, and adjust each crop independently so the differences are easy to judge. SEE EACH PHOTO IN CONTEXT Switch to illustrative examples of a profile, conversation, post, and comment. These familiar layouts offer a useful visual reference for how the crop, expression, colors, and background work when the picture appears in different settings. FIND THE RIGHT CROP Move, zoom, rotate, or reset each photo until the composition feels balanced. Because every adjustment is kept with its photo, you can refine several possibilities and continue comparing them side by side. CREATE A CLEAN CUTOUT Separate the person from the original background with on-device processing. Place the cutout over a solid color, gradient, mesh, or another photo, then adjust the subject and background to shape the composition. MAKE THE LOOK YOUR OWN Finish the picture with filters, borders, subject outlines, shadows, and circular profile text. Begin with curated options, then fine-tune colors, widths, angles, intensity, typography, and other details to create anything from understated and professional to bright and expressive. CHOOSE COLORS WITH CONFIDENCE PFP Lineup suggests colors that complement the photo. Use them as a starting point for backgrounds, gradients, borders, and outlines, or choose your own palette from scratch. SAVE IT. SHARE IT. CHANGE IT LATER. Keep finished designs ready for the next profile refresh, and export a crisp PNG at up to 1024 × 1024 pixels for social networks, professional profiles, communities, and more. START FREE Compare two photos and refine their crops for free. Premium unlocks larger lineups, person cutouts, creative effects, saved designs, and exports that preserve every effect. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options are available. Photo cutouts and editing are processed on your device. ______ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Retro Frame Editor4 screens
PFP Lineup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PFP Lineup at none against Retro Frame Editor's shown. PFP Lineup also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Retro Frame Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Frame Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PFP Lineup sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Frame Editor ships an update every 7 months, PFP Lineup every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Retro Frame Editor versus PFP Lineup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Frame EditorPFP Lineup
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOSeungwoo Choe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Frame Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

PFP Lineup

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Retro Frame Editor free?
Retro Frame Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PFP Lineup free?
PFP Lineup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro Frame Editor or PFP Lineup have ads?
Retro Frame Editor shows ads; PFP Lineup does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Frame Editor or PFP Lineup?
Retro Frame Editor ships an update every 7 months, and PFP Lineup every 2 days. Most recently, Retro Frame Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and PFP Lineup on October 31, 2026.

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