Comparison

Point Pals vs Frames

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

Head to head
About

Point Pals

This app gamifies household chores for children, allowing them to earn points for completed tasks. These points can be used to unlock collectible virtual pets, fostering a sense of responsibility and positive behavior through a rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Earn and collect virtual pets
  • Assign and track chores
  • Gamified reward system
  • Encourages positive behavior
  • Parent-controlled purchases
  • Builds responsibility
Features
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Tired of asking twice? Point Pals turns "I don't want to!" into "Can I do more?" — kids earn real collectible pets by completing chores, making responsibility feel like a game they actually want to play. Parents assign tasks. Kids earn points. Everyone wins. — EARN AND COLLECT PETS Kids earn points for every completed chore and use them to hatch eggs and unlock adorable collectible pets. The reward loop keeps kids engaged while quietly building responsibility that sticks. — DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES Point Pals is built for parents and kids to use together. Create chore lists, assign tasks, and monitor progress — while your children stay motivated through a gamified reward system they actually care about. — CHORE & TASK TRACKING Easily assign chores, track completed tasks, and encourage accountability. Point Pals helps children build strong habits and consistent daily routines in a structured, positive way. — ENCOURAGES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR Point Pals promotes confidence, responsibility, and daily routine through positive reinforcement instead of punishment. — PARENT-CONTROLLED PURCHASES Parental verification is required before any in-app purchase. Additional collectible pets are available as optional purchases — you stay in control at all times. Point Pals helps families turn everyday chores into a rewarding experience while building responsibility that lasts. No nagging. No bribing. Just results.

About

Frames

Transform your personal photos into a visually appealing monthly calendar. Add custom images to each month for a personalized experience. Organize your schedule with a beautiful, minimal interface and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Custom photo for each month
  • Artistic and aesthetic design
  • Monthly calendar view
  • Home screen widgets
  • Frame styles and customization
  • Private and personal storage
Features
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Frames turns your personal photos into a beautiful, artistic calendar you'll actually love to look at. Every month gets its own picture. Choose from your camera roll or photo library — family memories, travel adventures, pet portraits, landscapes, or any image that inspires you. Frames makes every month feel personal and meaningful. WHY FRAMES? Your Photos, Your Calendar Add a custom photo or picture to each month of the year. Swipe through your personalized monthly calendar and relive your favorite moments all year long. Artistic & Aesthetic Design Frames isn't just a calendar — it's a visual experience. We've crafted a beautiful, minimal interface that puts your photos front and center. Choose from stunning frame styles and layouts that complement your images. A Calendar That Works View your monthly calendar at a glance. Track dates, plan ahead, and stay organized — all while enjoying the photos that matter to you most. Widgets for Your Home Screen Add a beautiful calendar widget right on your home screen or lock screen. See your monthly calendar at a glance — framed with your favorite photo. Your home screen has never looked this good. Frame Styles & Customization Pick from a curated collection of frames and backgrounds. Whether you love classic, modern, or cute aesthetics — there's a style for every taste. Personalize your calendar wallpaper and make it uniquely yours. Private & Personal Your photos stay on your device. No sign-up required, no cloud uploads. Frames is your personal photo calendar — designed with privacy in mind. PERFECT FOR: - Turning family photos into a monthly photo calendar - Creating a picture calendar from travel or vacation memories - Making a visual daily planner with your favorite images - Gifting a custom calendar to someone special - Keeping a photo diary throughout the year - Setting beautiful calendar wallpapers and backgrounds - Adding a stunning photo calendar widget to your home screen Join thousands of users who've turned their camera roll into their favorite calendar. Download Frames today and make every month picture-perfect. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Point Pals4 screens
Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Point Pals at 4.7 against Frames's 4.2. Point Pals also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Frames's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Point Pals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frames sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Point Pals holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Point Pals's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frames's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Point Pals ships an update weekly, Frames every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Point Pals versus Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoint PalsFrames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB304 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah SmithMerchzDeals LLC

Customer experience

Point Pals

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Frames

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Point Pals

One-time1
  • Point Pals Premium (Lifetime)$12.99
6 purchases

Frames

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Access with Family Sharing$3.991 Month
  • Annual Access$24.991 Year
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  • Yearly Access with Family Sharing$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
  • Lifetime Access with Family Sharing$49.99

Questions

Is Point Pals free?
Point Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Point Pals or Frames?
Point Pals is rated higher. Point Pals averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Frames averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Point Pals or Frames have ads?
Neither Point Pals nor Frames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Point Pals or Frames?
Point Pals ships an update weekly, and Frames every 4 days. Most recently, Point Pals was updated on October 31, 2026 and Frames on October 31, 2026.

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