Comparison

CineStill vs Frame Grabber

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

Head to head
About

CineStill

Features
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Extract high-resolution still photos from any video in your library. Scrub frame-by-frame, zoom in, and capture the exact moment. You know that one perfect frame buried in a video? CineStill helps you find it. Load any video from Photos, scrub through with precision controls, zoom to line up the shot, and save at full resolution. No compression, no watermarks. WHAT IT DOES • Frame-by-frame video scrubbing with precision zoom • Save photos at full source resolution (4K, HD, whatever your video is) • Works with portrait, landscape, and square videos • Handles iCloud videos without downloading first • Saves directly to your Photos library • Zero watermarks, zero subscriptions HOW IT WORKS First 3 frame captures are free so you can test it out. If it clicks, unlock unlimited captures with a one-time purchase. That's it—no recurring charges. PRIVACY Built with native iOS frameworks (SwiftUI + AVFoundation). Your videos never leave your device. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud processing.

About

Frame Grabber

Extract high-resolution still images from videos and Live Photos with frame-by-frame precision. Save your best moments in original quality without compression. Offers both free daily saves and a one-time purchase for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame video scrubbing
  • Extract stills from Live Photos
  • Save in original resolution (4K, 1080p)
  • No compression on exported stills
  • Intuitive and fast interface
  • Works with all Photos app content
Features
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Free your best moments from any video or Live Photo with pro-grade precision. Stop settling for blurry, low-quality screenshots. TrueFrame Still allows you to navigate through your videos and Live Photos frame-by-frame to extract and save the perfect shot in its original, full resolution. Whether it's a fast-action sports clip, a family memory, or a hidden frame inside a Live Photo, get the exact photo you want instantly. Key Features: - Frame-by-Frame Precision: Use our smooth scrubbing tool to find the exact millisecond. - Live Photo Support: Unlock your Live Photos and extract the perfect still hidden within. - Original Quality: Export stills in full resolution (4K, 1080p, or Live Photo source) without any compression. - Fast & Simple: A clean, intuitive interface designed for speed. - Universal Support: Works with all your videos and Live Photos in the Photos app. Why TrueFrame Still? We believe your memories shouldn't be locked behind a monthly fee. NO Subscriptions: Pay once, own it forever. Pure Experience: No hidden costs, just a powerful tool at your fingertips. Free & Pro Versions: Daily Free Use: Save up to 3 high-quality frames per day for FREE. Unlimited Pro: Unlock unlimited saves and lifetime access with a single, one-time purchase.

Screenshots

CineStill4 screens
Frame Grabber3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CineStill at 17.0 against Frame Grabber's 26.0. 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. CineStill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frame Grabber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CineStill versus Frame Grabber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineStillFrame Grabber
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus KjellbergAlexsander Khitev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CineStill

One-time1
  • CineStill Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Frame Grabber

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$1.49

Questions

Is CineStill free?
CineStill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frame Grabber free?
Frame Grabber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CineStill or Frame Grabber have ads?
Neither CineStill nor Frame Grabber shows ads.

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