Comparison

FrameDrop vs Starburst Camera

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

Head to head
About

FrameDrop

Transfer photos directly from your USB camera or memory card to your iPhone or iPad. Browse, select, and import original RAW and JPEG files into Apple Photos or the Files app. This app works offline and keeps your original files safe.

Highlights
  • Direct USB camera import
  • Memory card reader import
  • Preview photos before importing
  • Import RAW and JPEG files
  • Save to Apple Photos
  • Save to Files app
  • Offline functionality
Features
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FrameDrop makes it easy to bring photos from your camera to your iPhone or iPad. Connect a supported USB camera, or choose a memory-card folder in Files, preview your shots and transfer only the photos you want. PREVIEW BEFORE YOU TRANSFER Browse photos in a date-grouped grid or open Gallery for a closer look. Swipe between shots, zoom into details and use the thumbnail strip to find your favorites. SEE THE DETAILS BEHIND THE SHOT View available camera, lens and exposure information, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO and focal length. Expand the EXIF sections to explore more metadata when your source provides it. SAVE WHERE YOU WANT Transfer to Apple Photos or choose a folder in Files, including supported external storage and cloud locations. FrameDrop remembers your preferred destination. ORIGINALS OR LIGHTER JPEGs Keep JPEG, HEIF and RAW originals in their original format, or create optimized JPEG copies with your preferred output size. Save matching RAW and JPEG/HEIF originals together or separately in Apple Photos. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR IMPORTS Follow transfer progress and see which photos have been saved. Use import history to help prevent repeat imports, with an optional check for existing photos in your Photos library. MAKE IT YOURS Choose Light, Dark or System appearance. Adjust the browsing layout, filters and transfer settings to suit your workflow. On iPad, browse in two columns or fit more photos on screen, with up to eight columns in portrait and twelve in landscape, depending on window size. Your camera and memory-card originals are never changed or deleted. USB camera compatibility and RAW support depend on your equipment and the formats supported by iOS and iPadOS.

About

Starburst Camera

Features
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Shape the light before you take the shot. Starburst Camera lets you preview the look of a virtual aperture on your iPhone, turning bright points into star-shaped rays while softening the scene around your subject. Choose from four virtual aperture settings: ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8 and ƒ/4.0. Control light rays and background blur separately, tap to focus, and use the optional grid to frame your shot. Switch between front and back cameras and choose an available rear lens. After capture, compare the edited image with the original. Keep photos in the app gallery, save a full-resolution HEIC copy to Photos, or share your result. A labeled sample scene lets you explore the controls before allowing camera access. The aperture effect is computational and does not change your iPhone's physical lens. Blur and ray results vary with the scene and camera hardware. Camera access requires a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. The monthly plan may include a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers; the annual plan has no trial. Apple shows your local price, renewal terms, and trial eligibility before purchase. Restore purchases and manage your subscription in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://soumessias.com/starburst-camera/privacy Terms of Use: https://soumessias.com/starburst-camera/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FrameDrop4 screens
Starburst Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Starburst Camera at Free against FrameDrop's $2.99. Starburst Camera also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). FrameDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Starburst Camera is free to download; FrameDrop costs $2.99 up front. Starburst Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FrameDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FrameDrop versus Starburst Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameDropStarburst Camera
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter OlofssonLucas Messias Valerio

In-app purchases

None

FrameDrop

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Starburst Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Starburst Camera Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Starburst Camera Annual7 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is FrameDrop free?
FrameDrop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starburst Camera free?
Starburst Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrameDrop or Starburst Camera have ads?
Neither FrameDrop nor Starburst Camera shows ads.

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