EZ Photo Frame vs Pad Frame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ Photo Frame
Transform your device into a dynamic photo frame with ease. Display personal or shared albums with customizable layouts, effects, and subtle motion. Enjoy an immersive, distraction-free viewing experience perfect for any setting.
- Ambient photo display
- Collage mode with smart layouts
- Ken Burns motion effects
- Photo filters (B&W, Sepia, etc.)
- Kiosk mode for immersive viewing
- Adjustable slide intervals
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Turn your device into a photo frame in 2 taps! Pick an album, tap start, and your screen becomes a beautiful ambient photo display. That's it. No account needed, no setup wizard — just your photos, looking their best. Collage Mode Display up to 6 photos at once. Smart face-aware layouts automatically pick the best template so nobody gets cropped out. Choose from dozens of templates, adjust aspect ratios, and customize separators. Collage Editor Fine-tune your collage before sharing. Pan and zoom individual photos, swap templates, pick an aspect ratio, and style your separators — then share directly with friends and family. Ken Burns Motion Photos come alive with subtle zoom and pan animations that intelligently focus on faces and points of interest. Photo Effects Apply B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Cool, or Vintage filters. Or pick Random and let each slide surprise you. Your Photos, Your Way Browse personal albums, shared albums, or hand-pick individual photos. Shuffle mode keeps things fresh with smart reshuffling that avoids back-to-back repeats. Kiosk Mode A full-screen, immersive display with no distractions. The screen stays awake so your photos keep flowing. Tap once to exit. Swipe to skip ahead. Thoughtful Details - Adjustable slide interval (2–60 seconds) - Fit or fill display modes with blurred backgrounds - Albums update live as new photos sync in - Works beautifully in portrait and landscape Perfect for nightstands, kitchen counters, party displays, and family gatherings.
Pad Frame
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Old iPad. New Life. Pad Frame transforms any iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. Instead of leaving your old tablet in a drawer, turn it into a stunning display for family memories, travel photos, favorite moments, and everyday inspiration. Simply plug it in, choose your photos, and let Pad Frame keep your memories alive all day, every day. FEATURES • Beautiful slideshow experience Display your photos with elegant transitions, including Fade, Slide, and cinematic Ken Burns effects. • Dynamic clock and weather Show time, date, and real-time weather information alongside your photos. • Fully customizable Adjust photo duration, slideshow speed, and shuffle settings to create your perfect display. • Works offline Your photos stay on your device. No cloud connection required. • Optimized for older iPads Give your unused iPad a second life instead of letting it collect dust. • Nordic-inspired design Clean, minimal, and distraction-free interface designed to blend naturally into any home. Perfect for: • Family photos • Travel memories • Children's milestones • Living rooms • Bedrooms • Offices • Digital photo displays Old iPad. New Life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZ Photo Frame at none against Pad Frame's 3. Pad Frame's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pad Frame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EZ Photo Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.
EZ Photo Frame ships an update monthly, Pad Frame every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ Photo Frame | Pad Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Doug Chan | Yuhai Lin |
In-app purchases
EZ Photo Frame
No in-app purchases
Pad Frame
- Pad Frame Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pad Frame Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pad Frame Pro$24.99








