Comparison

TheEditor photo editor vs Frames

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

Head to head
About

TheEditor photo editor

Features
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Unlock full access to TheEditor: RAW editing with exposure, color, tone curves, sharpness and noise reduction; automatic player number recognition (OCR) and IPTC metadata templates; batch export to FTP, AirDrop, Files, and the iOS Photos library; and import from USB cameras or the built-in FTP server. €1.99/month, billed monthly through your Apple ID. Renews automatically — cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy URL: https://tombode.nl/theeditor/privacy/

About

Frames

Organize your entire photo library with intelligent tagging and powerful editing tools. All processing happens directly on your device, ensuring your privacy. Discover, edit, and perfect your images without leaving the app.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo tagging
  • On-device face recognition
  • Smart, synonym-aware search
  • Advanced photo editing tools
  • RAW image development
  • Film looks and framing
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Frames turns your camera roll into a library you can actually search, and an editor you can actually work in. Everything happens on your device. Your photos never leave your phone. ORGANIZED THE MOMENT YOU OPEN IT Frames reads your library and tags what's in your photos, so you can finally find things: • Search by place, color, subject, and the people in the shot • Faces are recognized on device and gathered into albums you name • Smart, synonym-aware search: look for "dog" and find the labradoodle • Filter by date, location, camera, and more A REAL EDITOR, RIGHT ON TOP OF YOUR LIBRARY No importing, no round-trips. Open any photo and go: • Exposure, color, curves, and HSL with granular control • AI masks: select the subject, the sky, or any color or luminance range • RAW develop with highlight recovery and extended dynamic range • Film look, grain, color grade, and clean white-border framing • Save in-place in your library, or export as a new copy PRIVATE BY DESIGN All tagging, face grouping, and editing runs on your device. There's no cloud, no account, and no tracking. Your library stays yours. TRY EVERYTHING FREE Start with a 14-day free trial of the full editor — no card, no subscription required to try it. After that, Frames Pro unlocks the complete toolset: • Monthly subscription, or • A lifetime license - yours forever with no strings attached Frames is built for people who care how their photos look and where they live. Shoot it, find it, finish it. All in one place. — Frames Pro is a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tyhaven.github.io/frames-privacy/

Screenshots

TheEditor photo editor4 screens
Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Frames at #142 against TheEditor photo editor's unranked. TheEditor photo editor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. TheEditor photo editor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheEditor photo editor ships an update every 5 days, Frames weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TheEditor photo editor versus Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheEditor photo editorFrames
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom Bode Multimedia B.V.TYLER ANDREW HAVEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TheEditor photo editor

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Frames

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime license$19.99

Questions

Is TheEditor photo editor free?
TheEditor photo editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheEditor photo editor or Frames have ads?
Neither TheEditor photo editor nor Frames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheEditor photo editor or Frames?
TheEditor photo editor ships an update every 5 days, and Frames weekly. Most recently, TheEditor photo editor was updated on November 5, 2026 and Frames on November 6, 2026.

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