Photo Workflow vs FrameR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Workflow
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CaptureBuddy is the fastest way to import RAW photos and videos from your camera cards directly on your iPhone and iPad and add location data to them. CaptureBuddy is the ideal companion for photographers wherever they work – on the road, in a café, at home, or while commuting. • Import from SD cards, CFexpress cards, and USB drives • Preserve original folder structure and filenames • Support for RAW files including CR3, ARW, NEF, DNG, and more • Background import with live progress • Duplicate detection to avoid double imports • Cull your shots before importing • Battery-saving location tracking and location sync with images Regardless of whether you shoot with Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, or Canon, CaptureBuddy is the perfect companion to your camera. The app can be used free for 7 days; continued access requires an in-app purchase of “CaptureBuddy Pro.”
FrameR
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Add handcrafted borders to your photos; right inside Photos.app. FrameR is a native Photo Editing extension for iPhone and Mac. No separate app, no exports, no account. Just open a photo, tap Edit → ··· → FrameR, choose a style, and save.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrameR at none against Photo Workflow's 1. FrameR also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Photo Workflow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Photo Workflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FrameR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Workflow ships an update weekly, FrameR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Workflow | FrameR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeremias Arnstadt | Florentin Erge |
In-app purchases
Photo Workflow
- CaptureBuddy Unlock$12.99
FrameR
No in-app purchases
