Pexar vs ESP Frame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pexar
Instantly share photos and short videos with loved ones on a digital frame. This app prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally on your device. Easily set up your frame, invite family, and send hundreds of photos at once with captions.
- Instant photo and video sharing
- Local data storage for privacy
- Batch photo sending
- Add captions to photos
- Interactive notifications for likes
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Pexar digital photo frame makes sharing and displaying photos effortless. With the FREE pexar app, keep family and friends connected by instantly sharing your moments on the frame. Pexar puts privacy first — all your photos and data are stored locally on your device. Key Features: - Easy Setup: Set up your frame and connect to WiFi, then invite your family members to share their moments. - Live Photos & Video Sharing: Support for live photos & 60s videos. - Batch Photo Sending: Send hundreds of photos at once, or select specific albums to share. - Add Captions: Share your thoughts and messages with loved ones. - Interactive Notifications: Instantly know when family and friends like your photos!
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: Pexar at Free against ESP Frame's $2.99. On update cadence, 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
Pexar 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 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pexar | ESP Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PEXAR CO., LIMITED | WEI NING HUANG |
In-app purchases
Pexar
No in-app purchases
ESP Frame
No in-app purchases
