Comparison

VideoFrameCut vs FolderCam

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

Head to head
About

VideoFrameCut

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VideoFrameCut — a batch short-video production tool built for creators and sellers. Import any video and the app automatically extracts one frame per second, so you can quickly pick the moments worth keeping. Choose from 50 animated layouts and generate a 1080×1920 vertical video in one tap — saved to your Photos library as soon as it's done. ■ Extend a video that's too short (unique) Not long enough to publish? Pick two of the extracted frames, and the app attaches the first to the head and the second to the tail of your clip, crossfading into the original footage — a 3-second source becomes 7 seconds or more, with the original motion fully preserved. No reshoot needed. ■ One clip, many styles Generate, then switch layouts and generate again. Your selected frames are kept and the previous file is never overwritten, so you can quickly produce several different styles and compare the results. 【50 animated layouts】 Full Screen, Wave Fade, Quad Grid, Six Grid, Nine Grid, Film Strip, Page Turn, Circle Reveal, Light Sweep, Carousel, Water Reflection, Tile Reveal… Each layout has its own visual language — great for weddings, travel, events and product showcases. 【Style controls】 ・Pace: Fast (2s) / Normal (3s) / Slow (4s) / Long (5s) ・Transitions: Cross Fade, Push Left, Push Up, Iris, Blinds, Flash ・Tones: Original, Mono, Duotone, Warm, Film ・Effects: Glitch, VHS, Zoom Blur, Trail, Ripple ・Overlays: Intro card, Outro card, Timecode, Watermark, Progress bar, Film grain, Vignette, Ken Burns, Rounded cells 【Output】 1080×1920 Full HD vertical video, H.264. Saved to Photos automatically when finished. Everything is processed entirely on-device — your video is never uploaded. 【Subscription】 ・Monthly NT$79 / month ・Yearly NT$660 / year (save 30%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FolderCam

Organize work-related photos and videos into dedicated folders, keeping them separate from your personal library. Add titles, notes, and locations to easily find and manage your captures. Offers options for automatic deletion and bulk actions for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Save photos directly to chosen folders
  • Bulk select photos for deletion or sharing
  • Add titles, notes, dates, and locations
  • Search photos by title, note, or place
  • Set automatic photo retention by folder
  • Scan documents and use timer/grid
  • Capture photos and videos
Features
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Work photos belong in work folders. Choose a folder and take a photo. FolderCam saves it straight to that folder. When the job is done, select several photos and delete them together. Your personal Photos library stays separate. New photos and videos are not automatically added to your device’s Photos library. For all kinds of work Product checks, shop displays, meetings, receipts, deliveries and equipment records: keep each task in its own folder. Find, record and organize • Search by photo title, note or place. • Add a title, note, date and place to each photo. Find and choose places with Apple Maps. • Select multiple photos to move, share or delete together. • Capture photos and videos, scan documents, and use a timer or grid. Set photo retention by folder Photos stay until you delete them by default. If you enable automatic deletion for a folder, its chosen retention period applies to new captures made afterward. Expired photos are removed when you open the app. Switch a photo to Keep before it expires if you still need it. Start free. Do more with Premium. Capture and keep photos without an app photo-count limit. Create three folders, use basic time/place templates, crop photos, and export to Photos or share for free. Try three successful copy saves with Markup. Watch a rewarded ad to use Erase or Reduce File Size for one hour each. FolderCam Premium removes ads and includes both tools, unlimited folders, Markup, custom retention, custom logos and advanced stamps, ZIP sharing, and saving to Cloud or Files. Choose monthly, annual or lifetime access. The current price is shown before purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Your photos and data Photos stay on your device with no automatic upload. Optional Apple or Google sign-in uses Firebase Authentication; it does not back up photos or change Apple purchases. Firebase stores your account ID and provider profile, such as name and email. Delete the account in Settings. Files providers receive copies only when you choose Save to Cloud or Files. RevenueCat receives an anonymous customer identifier and purchase history for Premium verification, subscription management and purchase analytics. Free users may see ads in the library and after some exports; Premium removes ads. Google AdMob may process device identifiers, app interactions and approximate location for ad delivery and measurement. Location permission supports Use Current Location and location stamps. Deleting the app deletes its library; export important photos first. Device backups follow iOS settings. Usage analytics is on by default. A previous choice to turn it off remains respected. Firebase receives app interaction events; photos, folder names and precise location are not sent. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VideoFrameCut4 screens
FolderCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VideoFrameCut at none against FolderCam's shown. VideoFrameCut also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VideoFrameCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FolderCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoFrameCut ships an update every 3 days, FolderCam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VideoFrameCut versus FolderCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoFrameCutFolderCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuxian ChiangZrindy LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VideoFrameCut

Subscriptions2
  • Videframecut 月付$2.991 Month
  • Videoframecut 年付$29.991 Year
3 purchases

FolderCam

Subscriptions2
  • FolderCam Premium Monthly$1.901 Month
  • FolderCam Premium Annual7 Days trial$5.901 Year
One-time1
  • FolderCam Premium Lifetime$9.90

Questions

Is VideoFrameCut free?
VideoFrameCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FolderCam free?
FolderCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoFrameCut or FolderCam have ads?
FolderCam shows ads; VideoFrameCut does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoFrameCut or FolderCam?
VideoFrameCut ships an update every 3 days, and FolderCam every 2 days. Most recently, VideoFrameCut was updated on October 31, 2026 and FolderCam on November 12, 2026.

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