Pad Frame vs ProFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pad Frame
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Old iPad. New Life. Pad Frame transforms any iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. Instead of leaving your old tablet in a drawer, turn it into a stunning display for family memories, travel photos, favorite moments, and everyday inspiration. Simply plug it in, choose your photos, and let Pad Frame keep your memories alive all day, every day. FEATURES β’ Beautiful slideshow experience Display your photos with elegant transitions, including Fade, Slide, and cinematic Ken Burns effects. β’ Dynamic clock and weather Show time, date, and real-time weather information alongside your photos. β’ Fully customizable Adjust photo duration, slideshow speed, and shuffle settings to create your perfect display. β’ Works offline Your photos stay on your device. No cloud connection required. β’ Optimized for older iPads Give your unused iPad a second life instead of letting it collect dust. β’ Nordic-inspired design Clean, minimal, and distraction-free interface designed to blend naturally into any home. Perfect for: β’ Family photos β’ Travel memories β’ Children's milestones β’ Living rooms β’ Bedrooms β’ Offices β’ Digital photo displays Old iPad. New Life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ProFocus
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Turn any screen you already own into a digital photo frame β an old tablet in a drawer, a desktop, a TV, even a $10 DIY frame. Send photos from your phone; they appear on the frame instantly over your home WiFi. No cloud, no account. Your photos never leave your network. HOME HUB β’ One home screen for everything: send photos, receive, albums, remote and clock β’ Pick a role on first launch: main phone (sender) or photo frame (receiver) PHONE β FRAME IN 3 MINUTES β’ Open "Receive" on the frame β a QR code appears β’ Scan it with your phone β paired for good β’ Pick photos and send; they show up instantly ALBUMS & SLIDESHOWS β FREE β’ Group photos into albums β’ Slideshow templates: Classic, Ken Burns, Slide, Collage β’ All clock faces free: flip cards, circle, analog StandBy FRAME BY DAY, CLOCK BY NIGHT β’ A calm StandBy-style clock for your bedside β’ Focus timer with Pomodoro presets built in 100% PRIVATE β’ LAN-only: photos go device-to-device over your WiFi β’ No account. No ads. No third-party tracking. Works fully offline. DIY & TV β’ Works on Apple TV as a receiver β’ Makers: build a $10 ESP32 WiFi frame with our open hardware guide PRO β unlock the extras β’ Send whole albums to another device in one tap β’ Remote-control any frame (next/prev/pause, change clock) PRO PLANS β’ Premium Monthly β $3.99 per month (3-day free trial) β’ Premium 3 Months β $8.99 per 3 months β’ Lifetime β $39.99 one-time (pay once, yours forever) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://profocus.fighttech.vn/terms Privacy Policy: https://profocus.fighttech.vn/privacy Six languages: English, TiαΊΏng Viα»t, νκ΅μ΄, ζ₯ζ¬θͺ, Ψ§ΩΨΉΨ±Ψ¨ΩΨ©, δΈζ. ProFocus is small on purpose β quiet software for a calmer home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ProFocus at 12.2 against Pad Frame's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pad Frame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ProFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pad Frame ships an update every 10 days, ProFocus daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pad Frame | ProFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuhai Lin | Tran Trung Hieu |
In-app purchases
Pad Frame
- Pad Frame Pro β Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pad Frame Pro β Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pad Frame Pro$24.99
ProFocus
- ProFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- ProFocus Pro Quarterly$8.993 Months
- ProFocus Pro$39.99





