Frame36 vs Cliché
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frame36
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Frame36 is a film camera for iPhone that works the way analog always did. Load a roll. Shoot 36 frames blind - no preview, no histogram, no do-overs. Then wait 24 hours while your roll develops. When the countdown hits zero, your photos are revealed. Every frame with the grain, tone, and character of real analog film. That feeling - the one analog photographers know - is exactly what Frame36 brings back. FILM STOCKS Ten emulsions inspired by iconic analog films. Each look derived from a personal collection of over 4,000 analog scans shot on real film. Applied natively on-device via CoreImage. No filters. Real film DNA. Free: - Golden 200 - Warm, rich, golden - Silver 400 - Pure black and white - Ultra 400 - Nostalgic warmth Premium: - ProColor 160 - Silky smooth, daylight perfection - ProColor 400 - Warm, soft, timeless - ProColor 800 - Push it, own the dark - Jade 400 - Everyday color, faithful and clean - Jade 800 - Clean and faithful, pushed to 800 - Noir 3200 - Grain is the point - Vivid 50 - Vivid, uncompromising, unforgettable FEATURES - 36 frames per roll - just like real film - 24-hour development ritual - Shoot blind - no preview while shooting - Organic three-layer grain simulation - Subtle frame-by-frame variation - Home screen and lock screen widgets - Dual Roll - shoot two films simultaneously - Quick Develop - skip the wait when you need to PRICING Three film stocks included free, forever. Try All Access free for 7 days. All Access - every film, every feature - 4.99 EUR/week or 39.99 EUR/year. Dual Roll - shoot two rolls at once. All Access Lifetime - 59.99 EUR one-time. Quick Develop - skip the 24h wait - 0.99 EUR. Terms of Use: https://frame36.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://frame36.app/privacy
Cliché
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Cliché brings the magic of the disposable camera to your iPhone. Pick your camera, take your photos and wait for development. No instant preview: rediscover the joy of seeing your memories later. YOUR CAMERA, YOUR FILM Choose your camera body, filter and number of shots. Wind to the next frame, press the shutter and fill your roll. Vintage colours, black and white, film grain, light leaks or a Surprise filter: give your memories their own character. THE JOY OF WAITING Choose a development time from 12 hours to one year. A weekend with friends, a trip or a time capsule: each roll keeps its surprise until it is ready to reveal. BRING YOUR ALBUMS TO LIFE Find your developed rolls in Albums, search your memories and browse photos by month. Replay an album as an animated Story, then share it as a video, GIF, PDF or ZIP file. THE MONTHLY CAPSULE One shot a day, a surprise filter each day, a calendar to follow your progress and reminders within the time window you choose. At the end of the month, rediscover your memories in an animated recap. A NEW RETRO LOOK Cream and brown tones, distinctive camera bodies and four tabs for easy access to Rolls, Albums, Shop and Settings. Choose light, dark or automatic appearance to match your iPhone. ALSO • An introductory tour you can replay in Settings • Switch between the rear camera and selfies • Full-screen photos, saving and sharing • Local notifications when your photos are ready • French and English interface Shoot, forget, rediscover. One free custom camera each month, your monthly capsule and an optional monthly ad bonus. Lifetime options: no ads, unlimited cameras, or both. Cliché+ monthly or yearly: no ads, unlimited cameras, fast development and a Supporter badge while subscribed. Auto-renewing; cancel anytime in your account settings. Prices shown by the store before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apps.raxoon.com/en/apps/cliche/terms Privacy Policy: https://apps.raxoon.com/en/apps/cliche/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Frame36 at none against Cliché's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Frame36 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cliché sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frame36 ships an update daily, Cliché every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frame36 | Cliché |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 309 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Kortmann | STUDIOS RAXOON INC |
In-app purchases
Frame36
- All Access7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- All Access — Annual$39.991 Year
- Quick Develop$0.99
- All Access$49.99
Cliché
- Cliché+$3.991 Month
- 1 appareil$0.99
- Développement rapide$0.99
- Retirer les pubs$1.99
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- 3 appareils$1.99
- 10 appareils$3.99









