Comparison

Framed vs Geste

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

Head to head
About

Framed

Features
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Stop guessing your angles. Framed is the ultimate pose overlay camera that lets you place any reference photo directly over your live camera viewfinder so you can match the exact pose, framing, and composition before you press shutter. Whether you are taking Instagram photos, modeling shots, travel portraits, or product captures, Framed makes capturing pro-level photos effortless. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select a reference pose from Pinterest (browse directly inside the app, paste a link, or share via the share sheet) or pick any photo from your gallery. 2. See the reference image transparently overlaid onto your live camera feed. 3. Pinch, scale, rotate, or adjust transparency to align the composition. 4. Match your subject to the outline and shoot with cinematic film filters! KEY FEATURES: - Saved & Recent: Bookmark favorite pose overlays & access recent guides in 1 tap. - Live Camera Pose Overlay: See your reference photo overlaid in real-time over your viewfinder. - Built-In Pinterest Integration: Search aesthetic outfit pins, portrait ideas, and couple poses without leaving the app. - Flexible Overlay Adjustments: Adjust opacity/transparency slider, zoom, scale, offset, and rotate reference photos to fit your frame. - Real-Time Film Filters: Preview and shoot with curated 3D LUT aesthetic color recipes (Golden Hour, Moody Film, B&W, Clean Chic, and more). - Skin Smoothing: Soften facial skin while preserving detail. - Pro Camera Controls: EV exposure compensation slider, composition grids (Rule of Thirds), horizon level indicator, flash controls, and multi- aspect ratios (9:16, 3:4, 1:1). - Zero Quality Loss: Full-resolution photo captures saved directly to your camera roll. PERFECT FOR: - Influencers, content creators & models looking to recreate viral Pinterest poses. - Couples & friends wanting easy photo guidance without awkward posing. - Solo creators using tripods to align their framing precisely. - Photographers directing clients and models on-location. Download Framed today and never take an awkward photo again! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Geste

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Geste turns a reference photo into a private, on-device guide for the person holding your phone. • Recreate a reference with live framing and pose guidance • Follow one calm instruction at a time while you shoot • Use optional hands-free capture when your shot is ready • Review a burst and keep the strongest frame with Best Shot • Save reference photos and links for future shoots • Finish your shot with filters and precise adjustments Geste Pro unlocks Voice Director, Smart Burst+, Signature Finishing, and advanced guidance. Private by design: your photos, cutouts, pose landmarks, and edits stay on your iPhone. Your account carries sign-in and purchase identity only. Requires an iPhone running iOS 18 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Framed4 screens
Geste3 screens

Verdict

The call

Framed and Geste are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Framed sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Geste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Framed versus Geste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFramedGeste
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarshita SinghAyush Gupta

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Framed

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly3 Days trial$4.993 Months
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  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Geste

Subscriptions2
  • Geste Pro Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Geste Pro Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Framed free?
Framed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geste free?
Geste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Framed or Geste have ads?
Neither Framed nor Geste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Framed or Geste?
Framed ships an update weekly, and Geste weekly. Most recently, Framed was updated on October 31, 2026 and Geste on October 29, 2026.

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