# LucidFrame vs FrameDrop

The clearest difference is price: LucidFrame at Free against FrameDrop's $2.99. LucidFrame also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). FrameDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LucidFrame is free to download; FrameDrop costs $2.99 up front. LucidFrame sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FrameDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

LucidFrame ships an update every 3 days, FrameDrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LucidFrame | FrameDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framedrop-camera-import/id6807544632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ismail volkan gulum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880013133) | [Peter Olofsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878414150) |

## What reviewers say

### LucidFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucidframe/id6761647153)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LucidFrame Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### FrameDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framedrop-camera-import/id6807544632)

Transfer photos directly from your USB camera or memory card to your iPhone or iPad. Browse, select, and import original RAW and JPEG files into Apple Photos or the Files app. This app works offline and keeps your original files safe.

**Highlights:** Direct USB camera import, Memory card reader import, Preview photos before importing, Import RAW and JPEG files, Save to Apple Photos, Save to Files app, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LucidFrame free?

LucidFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FrameDrop free?

FrameDrop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LucidFrame or FrameDrop have ads?

Neither LucidFrame nor FrameDrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LucidFrame or FrameDrop?

LucidFrame ships an update every 3 days, and FrameDrop every 9 days. Most recently, LucidFrame was updated on November 9, 2026 and FrameDrop on November 10, 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.*
