SMARTWIZ+ art vs ESP Frame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMARTWIZ+ art
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SMARTWIZ+ art is an eco-friendly digital photo frame that uses electronic paper technology. With this app, you and your loved ones can send photos to your SMARTWIZ+ art device and transform them into beautiful watercolor or pop art styles. You can add personalized messages to your photos and send them anytime you like. Stay connected with family and friends from afar by sharing your favorite memories on special occasions like birthdays or Christmas. SMARTWIZ+ art is also proud to participate in the Tree-Nation program. A portion of each purchase goes toward planting a tree, helping to support global reforestation efforts. You can check the status of your tree anytime through the app. Join us in making the world a little greener with SMARTWIZ+ art.
ESP Frame
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This is the iOS companion app for the esp32-photoframe project. It provides the same feature set as the firmware's webapp, providing users with easy way to access their esp32-photoframe powered epaper photoframe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SMARTWIZ+ art at Free against ESP Frame's $2.99. ESP Frame's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
SMARTWIZ+ art is free to download; ESP Frame costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMARTWIZ+ art | ESP Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DISIGN INCORPORATED | WEI NING HUANG |
In-app purchases
SMARTWIZ+ art
No in-app purchases
ESP Frame
No in-app purchases
