Comparison

Framed vs PoseRef

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

Head to head
About

Framed

This app helps you take better photos by analyzing scenes in real-time and providing guidance on composition, zoom, exposure, and angle. It offers subject tracking and smart zoom recommendations to ensure every shot is intentional and well-framed.

Highlights
  • Real-time composition analysis
  • Subject tracking reticle
  • Smart zoom recommendations
  • Horizon leveling
  • Contextual exposure guidance
  • Instant gallery review
Features
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Better photos start before the shutter. Point Framed at any scene and choose how you frame it. Tap scan and Framed reads the light, the subject and the composition, then finds the shot worth taking. Or draw your own frame around what caught your eye. Either way, Framed guides you into it: where to move, how far to zoom, when to shoot. Then make it yours, with a full editor, film looks and frames, all on the photo you actually took. FIND THE SHOT - Auto frame: one tap scans the scene and finds the best composition, with framing, zoom, exposure and angle. - Your frame: tap the viewfinder and draw the shot you want. Framed guides you to it the same way. - Adjust either one: resize or move the frame before you shoot. - Live tracking: the frame stays on your subject as you move, and the shutter lights up when you're lined up. SHOOT LIKE A PRO - RAW capture on iPhone Pro models. - Manual shutter, ISO, flash control, and exposure compensation. - Shoot in 3:4, 4:5, 1:1 or 9:16. DEVELOP IT - Film looks, each one a starting point you can take apart and adjust. - Light: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, blacks, fade, temperature and tint. - Color: HSL mixer, color grading, curves and calibration. - Effects: grain, halation, glow, light leaks, scratches, dust, motion and vignette. FINISH IT - Frames: Plain, White, Paper, Black, Negative, and Specs, which prints the lens and settings you shot with. - A date stamp from the day you took it. KEEP IT - Your Framed library keeps every edit, so you can come back and change it, from the RAW. - Import from Photos, save back to your camera roll, or share straight to Instagram. Point. Shoot. Develop. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PoseRef

Overlay reference images on your camera screen to precisely match poses, angles, and composition. Stream your camera view to another device for real-time feedback, ideal for solo creators or directing shoots.

Highlights
  • Overlay reference images on camera
  • Adjust transparency for alignment
  • Match poses, angles, and framing
  • Real-time remote camera streaming
  • Subject view for self-correction
  • Simple and clean interface
Features
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Capture better photos with precision using PoseRef. PoseRef lets you upload a reference image and display it directly on your camera screen, making it easy to match poses, angles, and composition in real time. Whether you're recreating a shot, directing a photoshoot, or improving your photography skills, PoseRef helps you get the exact framing you want. Take your shoots even further with real-time remote viewing. Connect two devices so one phone streams the photographer’s camera view while the other lets the subject see exactly how they look. Perfect for solo creators, group shots, and making adjustments without guesswork. Perfect for photographers, content creators, artists, and anyone looking to recreate or improve shots with accuracy. Key Features: Overlay reference images directly on your camera Adjust transparency to align shots perfectly Match poses, angles, and framing in real time Connect two devices for live camera streaming Let subjects see themselves from the photographer’s perspective Simple and clean interface for quick setup Great For: Portrait photography Social media content creation Recreating inspiration photos Learning composition and posing Creative direction on shoots Take the guesswork out of photography. Capture exactly what you envision with PoseRef. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Framed4 screens
PoseRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Framed at 77% against PoseRef's 0%. Framed also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Framed sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PoseRef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Framed holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Framed has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Framed's written reviews are positive against 0% of PoseRef's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Framed ships an update fortnightly, PoseRef weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Framed versus PoseRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFramedPoseRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron LangleyJacob Seto

Customer experience

Framed

All ratings29 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

PoseRef

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Framed

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Framed Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

PoseRef

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PoseRef Pro First Year Offer$9.99

Questions

Is Framed free?
Framed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoseRef free?
PoseRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Framed or PoseRef?
Framed is rated higher. Framed averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while PoseRef averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Framed or PoseRef have ads?
Neither Framed nor PoseRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Framed or PoseRef?
Framed ships an update fortnightly, and PoseRef weekly. Most recently, Framed was updated on November 5, 2026 and PoseRef on November 5, 2026.

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