Comparison

FrameStory vs EXIF Frame

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

Head to head
About

FrameStory

Features
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FrameStory turns your photos into clean, editorial-style frames with camera and EXIF details. Import a photo, let FrameStory read available camera metadata, choose a frame style, customize the visible fields, then export a high-resolution JPEG for sharing. Features: - Auto-detect camera, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and capture date when available - Edit or add EXIF-style details manually - 12 handcrafted frame templates - Customize visible fields, typography, text color, and frame width - Export high-resolution JPEG images - Save to Photos - Share with the native iOS share sheet - Generate a share-ready caption from your camera details and selected template - Copy captions for social posts FrameStory is designed for photographers, creators, travelers, and anyone who wants a simple way to make photo cards that show how a moment was captured. Photos and EXIF editing are processed on your device. FrameStory does not require an account. Terms of Use: https://joezhang.app/framestory/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://joezhang.app/framestory/privacy.html

About

EXIF Frame

Features
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Turn exposure metadata into film-style frames. EXIF Frame reads camera, lens, aperture, shutter, and ISO from your photos and builds clean photography frames on your deviceβ€”no account, no upload. SMART EXIF READING Automatically detect camera brand and model, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, capture time, and embedded location. Missing or inaccurate details can be edited manually. BATCH PHOTO EDITING Import up to nine photos in your selected order. Keep unique templates, sizes, and EXIF details for every photo, or apply the current watermark style to the entire batch. 12 PROFESSIONAL TEMPLATES Choose from classic light and dark bands, frosted glass, minimal labels, gradient overlays, gallery mats, film borders, technical layouts, Polaroid prints, cinematic widescreen, editorial layouts, and retro timestamps. FLEXIBLE CONTROLS Adjust the information-area height, brand-logo size, camera model, capture time, and exposure settings while previewing the finished image. Popular camera, phone, drone, and action-camera brands are included. HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL EXPORT Render high-quality JPEGs, save the completed batch to Photos, or share every finished image. Photos and EXIF details are processed only on your device and are never uploaded to a developer server. No account, advertising, or cross-app tracking is required. Supports JPEG, PNG, HEIF, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and multiple languages. The original photo is never modified. You can edit and preview before purchasing. Saving and sharing require EXIF Frame Pro, available as an auto-renewable subscription or lifetime purchase. Manage subscriptions in your Apple Account settings and restore previous purchases in the app. Privacy Policy: https://exifframewebsite.musicgo.cc/privacy/?lang=en Terms of Use: https://exifframewebsite.musicgo.cc/terms/?lang=en

Screenshots

FrameStory4 screens
EXIF Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EXIF Frame at 3 against FrameStory's 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FrameStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EXIF Frame sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FrameStory versus EXIF Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameStoryEXIF Frame
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperζƒŸθΆŠ 张鹏飞 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FrameStory

Subscriptions2
  • FrameStory Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FrameStory Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FrameStory Pro Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

EXIF Frame

Subscriptions3
  • EXIF Frame Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • EXIF Frame Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • EXIF Frame Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • EXIF Frame Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FrameStory free?
FrameStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EXIF Frame free?
EXIF Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrameStory or EXIF Frame have ads?
Neither FrameStory nor EXIF Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrameStory or EXIF Frame?
FrameStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and EXIF Frame every 3 weeks. Most recently, FrameStory was updated on October 1, 2026 and EXIF Frame on October 12, 2026.

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