Comparison

MacroShader vs Framera

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

Head to head
About

MacroShader

Capture stunning close-up images with advanced manual camera controls and specialized processing. Features include focus peaking, RAW saving, and a unique focus shutter for precise macro shots.

Highlights
  • Focus shutter
  • Focus peaking
  • Manual camera controls
  • Save in RAW
  • Customized image processing
Features
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A macro photography app for iPhone. Features include: - Focus shutter: Tap, hold, focus and release to shoot a photo. Also just tap to shoot - Focus peaking - Manual camera controls - Save in RAW - Customised image processing for macro photography to preserve details Future releases will add more camera controls, editing tools and more

About

Framera

Features
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Framera : Frame Capture helps you pull crisp, high-quality still images from any video on your iPhone or iPad — fast, simple, and completely on your device. Whether you want a perfect screenshot from a clip, a thumbnail for social media, or a clean still from a favorite moment, Frame Capture makes it easy. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a video from your photo library 2. Play, pause, and scrub to the exact frame 3. Extract and save in your preferred format KEY FEATURES • Precise frame control — Play, pause, and seek through your video with a visual timeline and thumbnail strip • Variable playback speed — Slow down to 0.25x or speed up to 2x to find the perfect moment • High-quality extraction — Capture frames at the exact playback position with no compression or watermarks added by the app • Multiple export formats — Save as JPEG, PNG, WEBP, or HEIC • Save to Photos — Extracted frames go straight to your photo library • Private & on-device — All video processing happens locally on your device. Your videos are never uploaded to our servers • Simple, focused design — No clutter, just pick a video and capture the frame you need PERFECT FOR • Content creators grabbing thumbnails and preview images • Saving memorable moments from personal videos • Getting stills from screen recordings and clips • Anyone who needs a clean snapshot from a video file PRIVACY FIRST Your media stays on your device. We do not collect, upload, or store your videos or extracted images on external servers. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Contact us at devepictech@gmail.com — we’re happy to help. Download Framera : Frame Capture and turn your videos into perfect frames today.

Screenshots

MacroShader4 screens
Framera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Framera at every 2 weeks against MacroShader's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacroShader ships an update every 4 months, Framera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MacroShader versus Framera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroShaderFramera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstroShader LimitedDavra Ronak

In-app purchases

None

MacroShader

No in-app purchases

None

Framera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MacroShader free?
MacroShader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Framera free?
Framera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MacroShader or Framera have ads?
Neither MacroShader nor Framera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacroShader or Framera?
MacroShader ships an update every 4 months, and Framera every 2 weeks. Most recently, MacroShader was updated on October 1, 2026 and Framera on October 6, 2026.

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