Comparison

Awaking vs NextFrame

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

Head to head
About

Awaking

Features
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Awaking is an on-device photo editor for iPhone and iPad. Import a photo and shape it step by step—from style, color, and composition to local detail. LOCAL EDITING • Color match, light match, filters, presets, color tools, composition, effects, and depth-aware Lighting. • Editable shape, gradient, lasso, imported, and brush masks, plus text and layers for organizing a composition. • Image comparison, smart stitching, Aesthetic Duel, and on-device AI-assisted repair. • Keep drafts and finished work in Booth, then export or share the result. FREE TO USE Photo import, essential editing, undo and redo, and standard JPEG, high-quality PNG, batch, and replace-original output formats are free. No account is required. Saving work containing Pro content requires the corresponding delivery entitlement. AWAKING PRO Unlock selected Pro filters, presets, and mask templates; on-device AI tools; and unlimited Aesthetic Duels. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options are managed by Apple through the App Store, and Restore Purchases is available in the app. Photos, masks, edits, ratings, and export results are processed on device. Awaking does not require an account or upload this content to our servers. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NextFrame

Transform film negatives into digital positives with your phone's camera or imported files. Apply film simulations, edit RAW files, and capture authentic film-style photos. Offers HDR export and unique shooting modes for creative control.

Highlights
  • Digitize and convert film negatives
  • Apply film simulations and LUTs
  • Edit RAW files and photos
  • HDR export
  • Authentic film-style photo capture
  • Live Photo and Split image creation
Features
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NextFrame is a powerful RAW processor, a complete workflow for converting film negatives, and a film camera in your pocket. Convert your film negatives • Digitize negatives with your camera, or import them from Photos or Files • Convert them into positive images directly on your device, ready to save Edit photos from your phone or RAW files • Film simulation: Apply film looks and LUTs to photos or RAW files, with support for importing .cube, .3dl, and XMP files • HDR export: Export in HDR with a single tap Shoot directly with NextFrame • Choose your film look and border to capture photos with an authentic film feel • Live: Combine a still image and a video into a native Live Photo • Split: Divide long images into 3:4 frames Convert negatives, simulate film, export HDR—all in one app. Subscriptions NextFrame Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, as well as a lifetime purchase. Prices are shown on the purchase screen. You can cancel your subscription at any time in your device’s Settings. By purchasing, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWk5iamhyS3FIVm9s#

Screenshots

Awaking4 screens
NextFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NextFrame at every 4 days against Awaking's fortnightly. 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. Awaking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NextFrame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Awaking ships an update fortnightly, NextFrame every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Awaking versus NextFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwakingNextFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer科军 杨琪 闫

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Awaking

Subscriptions2
  • Awaking Pro monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Awaking Pro year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Awaking Pro Permanent Unlock$49.99
3 purchases

NextFrame

Subscriptions2
  • 月卡$6.991 Month
  • 年卡$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终生会员$9.99

Questions

Is Awaking free?
Awaking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextFrame free?
NextFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Awaking or NextFrame have ads?
Neither Awaking nor NextFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Awaking or NextFrame?
Awaking ships an update fortnightly, and NextFrame every 4 days. Most recently, Awaking was updated on November 9, 2026 and NextFrame on November 10, 2026.

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