Comparison

FFFrame vs second.lux

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

Head to head
About

FFFrame

Features
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FFFrame is a photo frame app that instantly turns your pictures into special memories. The name "FFFrame" stands for "Fast Forward Frame," highlighting the incredibly speedy process of creating a framed photo right after opening the app. 【Key Features】 ● Three Frame Styles - Instant Film Style Frame - Classic Camera Viewfinder Style Frame - Film Camera–Style Date Stamp Frame ● Intuitive and Speedy Operation When you open the app, your most recent photos are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Just tap your favorite photo, and it's instantly framed. You can also switch between frame styles with a single tap. ● Photos App Extension Support You can open FFFrame directly from the iPhone/iPad Photos app and edit your photos with frames. This allows for a smoother and faster editing experience without switching apps. ● Automatic Captions Shooting data from your photo's EXIF information (camera, lens, exposure settings, etc.) is automatically added as a caption. You can also freely edit the captions to add your own comments or the date. ● A Special Feature for FUJIFILM Users If your photo was taken with a FUJIFILM camera and includes Film Simulation data, the Film Simulation name is automatically added to the caption. This allows you to pair the unique color expressions of FUJIFILM with a special frame that preserves your shooting information. 【Why You’ll Love FFFrame】 - Simple and intuitive UI that anyone can use. - Create a framed photo in just a few seconds. - Enhance your photos with classic and charming frames. - Perfect for preserving memories by saving your shooting data and Film Simulation info. FFFrame connects the "joy of shooting" with the "joy of displaying." Frame your favorite photos and cherish them as special memories. *FUJIFILM and Film Simulation are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

About

second.lux

Features
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second.lux is a camera and photo development app for iPhone. Shape the color and tone of your photos using a process modeled on film and photographic printing. Adjust lens filters, halation, and grain to change the look and feel of your photos. Shoot DNG RAW photos using the Fast RAW Finder. On devices that support Apple Log, you can also choose Live Development Preview to preview the developed image as you shoot. You can also import photos and RAW images from your photo library for development. Save and share your finished photos.

Screenshots

FFFrame4 screens
second.lux3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: second.lux at 17.0 against FFFrame's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FFFrame ships an update every 2 weeks, second.lux weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FFFrame versus second.lux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFFFramesecond.lux
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoki KobayashiKotaro Iwata

In-app purchases

None

FFFrame

No in-app purchases

None

second.lux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FFFrame free?
FFFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is second.lux free?
second.lux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FFFrame or second.lux have ads?
Neither FFFrame nor second.lux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FFFrame or second.lux?
FFFrame ships an update every 2 weeks, and second.lux weekly. Most recently, FFFrame was updated on September 26, 2026 and second.lux on October 1, 2026.

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