# HashPhotos vs LiveFrame

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HashPhotos | LiveFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashphotos/id685784609/reviews)** | [4.1 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveframe/id860372559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 475 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [beyondf](https://appshunter.io/developer/500633325) | [Attibo](https://appshunter.io/developer/408830159) |

## What reviewers say

### HashPhotos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashphotos/id685784609)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Transfer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Editor Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Album Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Batch Tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Nice One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Convert Tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| Photographer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Awesome | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip - You Rock | $9.99 | one-time |
| All in One (Discount2) | $17.99 | one-time |
| All in One Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Legend | $19.99 | one-time |
| All in One (Legacy) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveframe/id860372559)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveFrame with no Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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