PhotoBorder+ vs Dummo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoBorder+
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PhotoBorder+ is fast, focused, and private. Frame your photos for Instagram posts or stories, or spread a panoramic shot across a swipeable carousel. Just open, frame, and save. Two frame sizes. Two backgrounds. Done. Choose POST (4:5) or STORY (9:16), pick white or black, and save. Your bordered photo exports at full 1080px width with original EXIF metadata preserved for social media. Panorama Carousels Spread a panoramic photo across up to 10 Instagram carousel slides. Each slide exports at 1080 x 1350 โ perfectly aligned so your photo flows seamlessly as viewers swipe. Photos save in order, ready to upload. Add borders right from the Photos app Select a photo, tap Share, choose PhotoBorder+. Pick your frame and background, then save โ all without leaving the Photos app. No app switching needed. Tiny app. Big results. PhotoBorder+ is under 1 MB. It loads instantly, does its job, and gets out of the way. Built for photographers No bloated feature lists. No color wheels, stickers, or text tools. Just clean, consistent borders for photographers who want their work presented simply. 100% private. No exceptions. PhotoBorder+ runs entirely on your device. No cloud, no uploads, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your photos never leave your phone. Buy once. Own forever. No subscriptions. No ads. No in-app purchases. One payment, every feature, every update. Universal app One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The interface adapts to each screen โ thumb-friendly on iPhone, spacious on iPad and Mac.
Dummo
Easily transform screen recordings into professional promo videos with realistic device frames, customizable backgrounds, and animated elements. Add tap indicators, auto-zoom effects, and intro/outro sequences for polished app previews and social media content.
- Realistic device frames
- Customizable canvas design
- Animated tap indicators
- Auto-zoom director
- Intro and outro customization
- Multiple export sizes
- iCloud sync
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Dummo turns a plain screen recording into a polished promo video. Drop in your recording, wrap it in a realistic device frame, dress up the canvas, and export a clip that's ready for the App Store, Instagram, or your landing page. Built for indie makers, designers, and marketers who need great-looking demo videos without opening a full editor. WRAP IT IN A DEVICE Choose from iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, and MacBook Pro frames. Set the body color, scale, and position, then add a shadow or reflection. DESIGN THE CANVAS Solid colors, gradients, images, or animated backgrounds. Add arrow stickers, shapes, and text overlays with beautiful fonts to guide the eye. SHOW EVERY TAP Drop animated tap indicators exactly where the action happens, so viewers always know what's being pressed. AUTO-ZOOM DIRECTOR Let Dummo choreograph the camera for you. It generates smooth pan-and-zoom moves from your taps โ pick Subtle, Normal, or Dramatic. TIMELINE, INTRO & OUTRO Arrange scenes, adjust speed, and cap your video with an intro (app icon + name) and an outro (headline, App Store badge, and QR code). EXPORT EVERYWHERE Ready-made sizes for App Store app previews, Instagram Stories, Reels, and Posts, plus standard 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16 video. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Shoot on your iPhone and finish on your Mac. Projects sync automatically over iCloud. EDIT WITH CLAUDE (MAC) On the Mac, connect Claude to your open project and let it edit for you โ set the device, add text and taps, apply auto-zoom, and more. โ DUMMO PRO Unlock your own stickers, custom fonts, custom colors and gradients, Claude editing on Mac, and watermark-free exports. โข Lifetime โ $14.99, one-time purchase
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoBorder+ at none against Dummo's 1. PhotoBorder+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Dummo's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dummo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoBorder+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotoBorder+ ships an update monthly, Dummo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoBorder+ | Dummo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Stubing | Eduardo Pinillos |
In-app purchases
PhotoBorder+
No in-app purchases
Dummo
- Dummo Pro$14.99









