Comparison

FrameLab vs MagicZoom

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

Head to head
About

FrameLab

Features
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FrameLab makes your photos look like stills from a movie. Apply cinematic filters, add frames and stickers, and use on-device AI tools - all in a few taps, all on your phone. CINEMATIC FILTERS (NEW) Six film-inspired looks, each with its own mood: - Teal Shadow - blockbuster teal shadows against golden highlights - Amber Fable - rich amber and gold with a soft, fantastical glow - Pastel Symmetry - muted pastels with a gentle vignette - Cold Contrast - cool cyan-green with crushed shadows - Grindhouse Pulp - punchy contrast and heavy film grain - Noir Frame - stark, high-contrast black and white POWERFUL FILTERS From warm golden hour to crisp retro film, every filter is crafted to look natural, not overdone. BEAUTIFUL FRAMES A growing collection of frames that finish the shot - sleek and modern, bold and colourful, or vintage and textured. STICKERS, TEXT & DRAWING Add stickers, text and hand-drawn touches to make every edit yours. ON-DEVICE AI TOOLS Remove backgrounds and more with smart tools that run entirely on your iPhone. Professional results without the learning curve. PRIVACY FIRST - All photo editing happens on your device - No account required - No photos uploaded anywhere - No tracking of personal information Your photos are yours. Full stop. CREATOR CLUB Unlock every premium filter, frame and AI tool with a Creator Club subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. TERMS OF USE This app is licensed under the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://littleloop.co.uk/privacy.html

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MagicZoom

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Ever watched a stunning zoom shot in a movie and wondered how they did it? Now you can do it too โ€” right from your iPhone. MagicZoom automatically ramps your camera from one zoom level to another, creating smooth, cinematic zoom shots with zero effort. Just set where you want to start, where you want to end, and how long you want it to take. MagicZoom handles the rest. Perfect for travel videos, nature shots, sports, events, or anything where a dramatic zoom tells the story better than words. HOW IT WORKS Set your start zoom, end zoom, and duration. Tap Start Zoom Ramp. A 3-second countdown gives you time to get steady, then your iPhone smoothly glides through your zoom while recording at 60fps. FEATURES Smooth cinematic zoom ramp from 0.5x to 24x 60fps recording for buttery smooth playback 3-second countdown so you're ready before it starts Automatic ease in and out for a natural, professional feel Saves directly to your Camera Roll Settings remembered between sessions Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just want your videos to look incredible, MagicZoom makes cinematic zoom shots effortless.

Screenshots

FrameLab4 screens
MagicZoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicZoom at none against FrameLab's 2. FrameLab's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FrameLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MagicZoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FrameLab versus MagicZoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameLabMagicZoom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIMOTHY DALTONEric Thurber

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FrameLab

Subscriptions2
  • Creator Club Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Creator Club Annual$12.991 Year
None

MagicZoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FrameLab free?
FrameLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicZoom free?
MagicZoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FrameLab or MagicZoom have ads?
Neither FrameLab nor MagicZoom shows ads.

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