# REDLIGHT vs Frames

The clearest difference is device support: REDLIGHT at 3 against Frames's 1. REDLIGHT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REDLIGHT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for REDLIGHT against 5.0 for Frames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

REDLIGHT ships an update every 3 days, Frames every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REDLIGHT | Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redlight-photo-editor/id6760779303/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-edit-and-organize/id6794767134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Red Collar Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594428043) | [TYLER ANDREW HAVEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794767136) |

## What reviewers say

### REDLIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redlight-photo-editor/id6760779303)

This app uses AI to interpret your text descriptions and create unique photo edits, going beyond simple filters. It offers intelligent corrections, scene reimagining, and photo merging, alongside a comprehensive set of manual editing tools and effects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered editing based on text prompts, Intelligent image enhancement and correction, Customizable look and scene transformations, Photo merging and compositing, Extensive library of filters and textures, GPU-accelerated visual effects, Cloud sync for custom presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REDLIGHT AI - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| REDLIGHT AI - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-edit-and-organize/id6794767134)

Organize your entire photo library with intelligent tagging and powerful editing tools that work directly on your device. Find any image instantly using smart search and enhance your photos with professional-grade adjustments and film-like effects. Your privacy is protected as all processing happens locally.

**Highlights:** On-device photo tagging and organization, Smart search by subject, color, and people, Advanced editing tools (exposure, color, curves, HSL), AI-powered masking, RAW photo development, Film look and framing options, Privacy-focused, no cloud processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime license | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REDLIGHT free?

REDLIGHT 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, REDLIGHT or Frames?

REDLIGHT and Frames are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do REDLIGHT or Frames have ads?

Neither REDLIGHT nor Frames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REDLIGHT or Frames?

REDLIGHT ships an update every 3 days, and Frames every 4 days. Most recently, REDLIGHT was updated on October 18, 2026 and Frames on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*