Comparison

HashPhotos vs LiveFrame

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

Head to head
About

HashPhotos

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing, editing, and organizing your photos and videos. It provides advanced tools for cleaning up your library, searching for specific images, and enhancing your media with a robust editor. Enjoy a private and customizable photo experience.

Highlights
  • Organize photos with keywords and smart albums
  • Find and remove duplicate photos
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Built-in photo and video editor
  • Private local library with passcode protection
  • Import/export via Wi-Fi
  • Customizable viewer and thumbnail options
Features
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Tired of the Photos app falling short? HashPhotos gives you real control over your photo library — the way it should have always worked. Organize your memories the way you want. Find any photo in seconds. Clean up your library with ease. All with a rich set of tools for photos and videos, built right in. HashPhotos works seamlessly with your iOS photo library, and also includes a Local Library for photos you want to keep completely private. Your privacy is our priority. HashPhotos never transmits your photos or personal data to external servers. Everything stays on your device. ◆ Organize · Keywords (tags), searchable in Apple Photos as well · Smart Album · Uncategorized Album (See photos not in an album) · Tray, Album Bar, Album Picker · Add To Album (with quick access to Pinned and Recents) · 5-Star Rating ◆ Clean Up · Find Duplicates · Find Similar Photos · Compare and Pick ◆ Navigate & Search · Search by keywords, built-in filters (format, size, title, filename, caption, location, and more), date/period, and dimensions · Timeline and Events · Map View · Calendar · Customizable sidebar with pin album support · Album picker with grid view ◆ Viewer · Photo and Video Information · Metadata Viewer · Histogram · Animated Image (GIF, PNG, WebP, HEICS, AVIF) · Live Text and Cut-out Object · Memo ◆ Customization · Thumbnails: sort (by date, size, filename, duration, rating, shuffle), grouping, layout styles (grid, mosaic, natural, waterfall), size, spacing, badges, additional info · Viewer: UI visibility controls, video/Live Photo playback options, customizable gesture actions, and more · Per-album view options, sidebar, and more ◆ Import & Export · Import files and folders · Export albums or folders · Send to / receive from Mac or PC via Wi-Fi · Save to Files (including Live Photos) · System share integration ◆ Security & Privacy · Local Library (Local / Private Album) · Passcode and Face ID · Fake Passcode for unlocking Private Album · Privacy Options ◆ Photo Editor · Crop, Rotate, Flip, Angle · Adjustments and Filters (60+) · Image / Text Overlay, Drawing, Stickers · Blur, Tilt Shift, Shape Mask · Eraser (Remove Background) · Frame ◆ Video Editor · Trim, Flip, Rotate · Filter and Adjustments ◆ Tools · Convert: image format, video/Live Photo to animated image (GIF, PNG, WebP), Live Photo to video or still image · Batch Edit: apply filter, resize, rotate, flip, invert color · Properties: adjust date/time, location, title, memo, favorite · Metadata: edit, remove, import IPTC Keywords · Utilities: combine photos, create animated GIF, slideshow, extract video frame, hide faces, show photos nearby ◆ Embedded Camera · Save photos directly into an album · Take photos with a filter See more at https://hashphotos.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LiveFrame

Transform your device into a dynamic digital photo frame. Display photos from your device, cloud storage, and social media. Customize slideshows with filters, transitions, and weather information.

Highlights
  • Display photos from device and cloud storage
  • Integrates with Facebook, Instagram, Google Photos, Dropbox, Flickr
  • Customizable slideshows
  • Photo filters and transitions
  • Display time, date, and weather
  • Scheduled sleep/wake settings
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Turn your device into a dynamic digital photo frame by displaying photos from your device, cloud storage, and social media accounts. Give life to an old device or simply relive memories on your new device! LiveFrame can display photos from: - Your iPad/iPhone, shared iCloud photostream, and albums synced from iTunes. - Your personal Facebook, Flickr (>iOS 9.3.5), Instagram, Google Photos, Dropbox accounts. - Public Flickr users. Customize your photo frame by displaying: - All photos. - Specific albums. - Photos from the last Day, Week, or Month (great for keeping current with family and friends!). - Photos from the last Year (perfect for a birthday or New Years' party). Additional Features: - Time and Date can be displayed during a slideshow. - Control photo display duration (show each image for 1 sec up to 30 min). - Shuffle photos. - Apply photo filters. - Apply Fade, Pan and Zoom photo transitions. - Current weather conditions can be displayed during a slideshow. - Filter Instagram photos by hashtag. - Daily auto shutdown or daily sleep/wake setting that dims the screen. - Automatically check for new photos when restarting. - Landscape or portrait orientation. - Toggle photo captions. - Works while your iPad/iPhone is charging (and when it's not!) - Supports Apple AirPlay: turn your big screen into the largest digital photo frame on the market. - Lock screen disabled (optional) so that photos can play continuously. * Google Photos requires Google account and internet connection. ©2018 Google LLC All rights reserved. Google Photos is a trademark of Google LLC. * Dropbox requires Dropbox account and internet connection. * Instagram requires Instagram account and internet connection. * Facebook requires Facebook account and internet connection. * Internet connection required for weather forecast and Flickr. * Weather forecast data provided by OpenWeatherMap.org We welcome your feedback! Email us at info@attibo.com to let us know what photo sources and features you would like to see added next or connect with us: @liveframeapp on Twitter liveframeapp on Instagram LiveFrameApp on Facebook

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
LiveFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HashPhotos at 4.7 against LiveFrame's 4.1. HashPhotos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). LiveFrame's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LiveFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HashPhotos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashPhotos has 2.5K ratings behind it against 475, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 50% of LiveFrame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, LiveFrame monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HashPhotos versus LiveFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosLiveFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.1 (475 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better475
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.3.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeyondfAttibo

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,488 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.3%

LiveFrame

All ratings439 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

HashPhotos

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo management
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Excellent search and filtering capabilities
  • 📂 Effective album organization
  • 🏷️ Versatile tagging and metadata features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering behavior
  • 📂 Difficulty managing albums and folders
  • 🔗 Lack of seamless integration with other platforms
  • 🔒 Frustration with password-protected features

LiveFrame

From 475 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Turns old iPad into digital photo frame
  • 👍 Integrates with various photo sources (Google Photos, iCloud, etc.)
  • 👍 Customizable slideshow settings (timing, transitions, etc.)
  • 👍 Displays time and weather
  • 🚀 Works well on older iPads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Google Photos and other sources
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. can't skip videos, no full-screen mode)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around accessing user content
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

Bugs and requests

HashPhotos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when zooming in on videos
  • Issues with importing photos from external sources
  • Inconsistent behavior when moving photos between albums

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort photos by file name or size
  • Enhanced batch editing and processing tools
  • Improved syncing and backup options
  • Better integration with Apple Photos and other photo apps
  • More customization options for the user interface

LiveFrame

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when selecting photo sources
  • Slideshow not playing all photos in selected albums
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Memory leaks leading to storage issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to display date/location of photos
  • Improve photo source integration and reliability
  • Implement full-screen mode and aspect ratio adjustments
  • Add ability to play videos
  • Provide more customization options (e.g. transition effects, sleep/wake timers)

In-app purchases

16 purchases

HashPhotos

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time14
  • Transfer Pack$0.99
  • Photo Editor Pro$0.99
  • Album Pack$1.99
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  • Batch Tools$1.99
  • Tip - Nice One$1.99
  • Convert Tools$1.99
  • Photographer Pack$1.99
  • Tip - Awesome$4.99
  • Tip - You Rock$9.99
  • All in One (Discount2)$17.99
  • All in One Pack$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Tip - Legend$19.99
  • All in One (Legacy)$24.99
1 purchases

LiveFrame

One-time1
  • LiveFrame with no Ads$4.99

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveFrame free?
LiveFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or LiveFrame?
HashPhotos is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while LiveFrame averages 4.1 from 475 ratings.
Do HashPhotos or LiveFrame have ads?
LiveFrame shows ads; HashPhotos does not.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or LiveFrame?
HashPhotos ships an update every 10 days, and LiveFrame monthly. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on October 20, 2026 and LiveFrame on October 21, 2026.

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