Comparison

SnapVault vs Frame Pair

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

Head to head
About

SnapVault

Automatically back up photos and videos from your device to your own S3-compatible cloud storage. Avoid recurring subscription fees and vendor lock-in by managing your media directly with providers like AWS, Backblaze B2, or your own MinIO server.

Highlights
  • Auto photo and video backup
  • S3-compatible cloud storage support
  • No middleman or vendor lock-in
  • Direct sync to your own bucket
  • Wi-Fi-only mode
  • Include/skip videos toggle
  • Tunable parallel uploads
Features
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Back up your iPhone photos and videos to a cloud you actually own. SnapVault is a simple, focused auto-backup app for people who would rather pay their storage provider directly than rent space from a tech giant. Point it at any S3 - compatible bucket like: AWS, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Wasabi, or your own MinIO server; and SnapVault keeps your camera roll synced to a destination you control. No middleman. No subscription creep. No vendor lock-in. Just your assets, in your bucket. WHY YOUR OWN BUCKET? - Pay object-storage rates instead of consumer photo-cloud rates - Files stay in standard formats you can read with any S3 client - Switch providers anytime, your data isn't trapped - Predictable costs that don't climb every year - You hold the keys, literally WORKS WITH ANY S3-COMPATIBLE STORAGE - Amazon S3 - Backblaze B2 - Cloudflare R2 - Wasabi - MinIO (self-hosted) - Any other S3-compatible endpoint BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY - One-tap power button — start or stop syncing in a single press - Live progress — see queued, in-flight, and synced counts in real time - Multi-bucket support — add unlimited destinations and switch between them from the home screen - Wi-Fi-only mode — never burn through your cellular plan - Include or skip videos with a single toggle - Tunable parallel uploads — match your connection speed - Clean, focused interface designed around photos and videos, not file management PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your bucket credentials live in your device's storage. Uploads go directly from your phone to the bucket you specified. Never through a SnapVault server. Your media bytes don't touch our infrastructure, because there isn't any to touch. GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE 1. Create (or reuse) a bucket with any S3-compatible provider 2. Generate an access key 3. Paste the credentials into SnapVault 4. Tap the power button Your camera roll starts syncing immediately. WHO IT IS FOR - People paying $10–$30/month for photo cloud and watching the bill climb every year - Privacy-conscious users who want their photos under their own keys - Self-hosters running MinIO at home or in a home-lab - Anyone who already pays for object storage and wants their phone library to live there too Stop renting your memories. Start owning them. SNAPVAULT PREMIUM Upgrade for unlimited functionality. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Cancel anytime from your App Store settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blackboxcode.io/Privacy.html

About

Frame Pair

Record video once and get both vertical and horizontal synced files. This app streamlines content creation for short-form and wide video platforms without needing to reshoot. It offers a dual-format camera workspace with live previews and editing tools.

Highlights
  • Record vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 simultaneously
  • Synced dual video files
  • Live preview and framing tools
  • Local file saving and sharing
  • One-video composer with PIP and split-screen
  • Creator controls for focus, exposure, and zoom
  • Reliability features for stable recording
Features
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Record once. Get two synced files: vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9. Frame Pair helps creators make one take work across short-form and wide video without reshooting. Frame Pair is free to use. Free exports include a small watermark. Frame Pair Pro is an optional subscription that removes the watermark while active. On supported devices, Frame Pair gives you a dual-format camera workspace with live previews, framing tools, and local files ready to save, share, edit, or trim. BUILT FOR CREATOR WORKFLOWS Frame once and prepare both formats before recording. Use Rear Lenses, Scene + Self, or Single Camera mode when dual-camera capture is unavailable. TWO OUTPUTS, LOCAL FIRST Frame Pair creates local files first. Save both clips to Photos, share, edit, combine into one video, or record another take. SINGLE-SCREEN CAMERA WORKSPACE See hero and picture-in-picture previews, swap active views, adjust framing, check audio, choose quality, and record from one focused screen. CREATOR CONTROLS • Vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 output • Two live preview slots on supported iPhones • Rear Lenses, Scene + Self, and Single Camera modes • Live zoom when supported by the active camera • Tap-to-focus and exposure controls where supported • Focus, exposure, and white-balance locks where supported • Safe zones, grid, and clean framing guides • Countdown options for hands-free starts • Passive audio meter before recording • Fast, HD, and adaptive Best quality options • One-video composer with picture-in-picture and split-screen layouts SYNCED EDITING Review both clips together, trim, make middle-range cuts, undo/reset, and save an edited copy without overwriting the original. RELIABILITY MATTERS Includes storage checks, recording limits, thermal and camera-pressure warnings, background safe-stop, writer finish handling, and partial-failure reporting. FRAME PAIR PRO Frame Pair Pro removes the Frame Pair watermark from exported videos while your subscription is active. All core recording and editing features remain available for free. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Auto-renewable subscription terms: - Subscription period and renewal interval depend on the package you choose. - Prices depend on package and are shown on the payment screen. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends and will identify the renewal cost. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - You can cancel your subscription via: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy Policy: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/terms.html - Subscription Information: https://framepaircam.shesek.co/subscription.html PRIVACY AND DIAGNOSTICS No account. No in-app ads. No automatic cloud media upload. Limited Firebase diagnostics measure app flow, performance, and crashes and can be turned off in Settings. Optional Meta ad measurement runs only if you allow iOS tracking. Your videos stay on your device unless you choose to save or share them. IMPORTANT DEVICE NOTE Dual-camera capture depends on supported iPhone hardware, camera pair, quality, storage, and device capabilities. Best quality adapts to device and recording conditions. If dual-camera recording is unavailable, Single Camera mode can record one clip and generate vertical plus horizontal copies.

Screenshots

SnapVault4 screens
Frame Pair3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frame Pair at none against SnapVault's shown. Frame Pair also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). SnapVault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. SnapVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Frame Pair sells 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SnapVault against 5.0 for Frame Pair. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapVault ships an update weekly, Frame Pair every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnapVault versus Frame Pair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapVaultFrame Pair
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlack Box Code LLCShesek LLC

Customer experience

SnapVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Frame Pair

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SnapVault

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$34.99
2 purchases

Frame Pair

Subscriptions2
  • Frame Pair Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Frame Pair Premium Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SnapVault free?
SnapVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frame Pair free?
Frame Pair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnapVault or Frame Pair?
SnapVault and Frame Pair are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SnapVault or Frame Pair have ads?
SnapVault shows ads; Frame Pair does not.
Which is updated more often, SnapVault or Frame Pair?
SnapVault ships an update weekly, and Frame Pair every 2 days. Most recently, SnapVault was updated on October 31, 2026 and Frame Pair on October 24, 2026.

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