Comparison

Frame Ledger vs PocketBM

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

Head to head
About

Frame Ledger

Features
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Frame Ledger is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for photographers. Whether you're a freelance portrait photographer or running a full studio, Frame Ledger helps you stay organized, track your finances, and focus on what you do best โ€” creating. Clients & Sessions Manage your entire client roster with contact details, session history, and invoices in one place. Track sessions through every stage of your workflow โ€” from initial inquiry to final delivery. Merge duplicate clients without losing any data. Financial Tracking Log income and expenses with detailed category breakdowns. Scan receipts instantly using your iPhone camera for quick expense entry. Set up recurring expenses like software subscriptions and insurance so they're logged automatically. View your year-to-date dashboard with quarterly profit summaries to always know where your business stands. AI-Powered Reports Generate detailed finance reports using on-device Apple Intelligence. Ask questions about your business performance and get instant, private answers โ€” your data never leaves your device. Equipment & Inventory Catalog your photography gear with purchase dates, values, and serial numbers. Scan barcodes for quick entry. Track printing supplies and inventory levels so you never run out before a big order. Invoices & Payments Create and manage invoices for every client engagement. Track payment status and follow up on outstanding balances. Export professional PDF reports for your records or your accountant. Locations Save your favorite shoot locations with notes on parking, permits, best time of day, and ideal seasons. Filter by indoor or outdoor settings and tag locations by session type. Connections & Collaborators Keep track of your network โ€” makeup artists, stylists, second shooters, florists, and other vendors you work with regularly. Platform Integrations Import orders and sync data from Shopify, Stripe, Square, Etsy, PayPal, Pixieset, and Squarespace. Frame Ledger automatically creates client records and purchase entries from your existing sales channels. Widgets & Shortcuts Add a Home Screen widget to see your income, expenses, and net profit at a glance. Use Siri to log expenses and income hands-free โ€” perfect for when you're on set. iCloud Sync All your data syncs seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Enter an expense on your phone at a shoot, and see it on your Mac when you get home. Privacy First Your financial data is stored in your private iCloud account. No third-party servers, no analytics, no tracking. Your business is your business.

About

PocketBM

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PocketBM (Pocket Business Manager) is the simple, private way for independent professionals to run their business โ€” right from their pocket. Manage clients, projects, tasks, appointments, payments and expenses in one beautifully designed app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Built for freelancers, coaches, therapists, photographers, consultants and other solo pros who want to stay organized without the complexity of heavy CRMs. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Clients โ€” profiles, notes, tags and full history for every client - Projects โ€” organize your work, track status and budgets - Tasks โ€” a simple list or a drag-and-drop Kanban board - Calendar โ€” appointments and reminders so you never miss a thing - Payments & Expenses โ€” track what comes in and goes out - Reports โ€” income vs. expenses, profit, and CSV/PDF export for your accountant - Dashboard โ€” your whole business at a glance, with charts and monthly trends PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data lives in your own private iCloud account โ€” not on our servers. There's no account to create, and everything syncs automatically and securely across your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Works offline, too. DESIGNED FOR APPLE A native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a premium design and full keyboard and trackpad support on Mac. FREE TO START Use PocketBM free with up to 10 clients and all the core tools. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited clients and the full finance suite. POCKETBM PRO - Monthly โ€” $5.99 - Annual โ€” $39.99 (with a 7-day free trial) - Lifetime โ€” $89.99 (one-time) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms: https://pocketbm.com/terms Privacy: https://pocketbm.com/privacy

Screenshots

Frame Ledger4 screens
PocketBM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frame Ledger at none against PocketBM's 3. Frame Ledger also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketBM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Frame Ledger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Frame Ledger versus PocketBM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrame LedgerPocketBM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZachary HicksAlejandro Paez

In-app purchases

None

Frame Ledger

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketBM

Subscriptions2
  • PocketBM Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • PocketBM Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PocketBM Pro (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is Frame Ledger free?
Frame Ledger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketBM free?
PocketBM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frame Ledger or PocketBM have ads?
Neither Frame Ledger nor PocketBM shows ads.

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