# The Frame Camera vs Steiner Cinder

The clearest difference is rating: The Frame Camera at 3.9 against Steiner Cinder's 3.0. The Frame Camera also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). Steiner Cinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Frame Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steiner Cinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Frame Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Frame Camera has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, Steiner Cinder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Frame Camera | Steiner Cinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frame-camera/id750863887/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steiner-cinder/id1528973182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Steiner-Optik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345966905) |

## What reviewers say

### The Frame Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frame-camera/id750863887)

Enhance your photos with a wide variety of frames and effects. Customize frame transparency, hue, and brightness. Supports dual and triple cameras with zoom functionality.

**Highlights:** Over 100 frame types, Customizable frames, Add filters & effects, Dual/triple camera support, 10x zoom, Grid lines, Instant capture, Easy social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Steiner Cinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steiner-cinder/id1528973182)

This app enhances a thermal imager by providing real-time video streaming and full remote control. Users can capture photos and videos, adjust color palettes, and transfer waypoints to Google Maps. Content can then be easily viewed and shared on social media.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal video streaming, Remote control of imager functions, Capture photos and record videos, Adjust color palettes, Transfer waypoints to Google Maps, View and share media galleries

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Frame Camera free?

The Frame Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steiner Cinder free?

Steiner Cinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Frame Camera or Steiner Cinder?

The Frame Camera is rated higher. The Frame Camera averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Steiner Cinder averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Frame Camera or Steiner Cinder have ads?

The Frame Camera shows ads; Steiner Cinder does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Frame Camera or Steiner Cinder?

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, and Steiner Cinder every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Frame Camera was updated on October 23, 2026 and Steiner Cinder on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*