# The Frame Camera vs PhotoStage Slideshow Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Frame Camera at 100% against PhotoStage Slideshow Maker's 33%. PhotoStage Slideshow Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Frame Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PhotoStage Slideshow Maker sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoStage Slideshow Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of The Frame Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of PhotoStage Slideshow Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, PhotoStage Slideshow Maker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Frame Camera | PhotoStage Slideshow Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frame-camera/id750863887/reviews) | **[4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photostage-slideshow-maker/id804265235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) |

## 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 |


### PhotoStage Slideshow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photostage-slideshow-maker/id804265235)

Easily create dynamic slideshows from photos and video clips. Enhance visuals with effects, transitions, and add music or narration for a professional touch. Share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Combine photos and video clips, Enhance and edit photos, Apply effects and transitions, Add music and narration, Add text captions, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open All Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Open All Transitions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Open All Output Formats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Youtube and Facebook Sharing | $1.99 | one-time |
| PhotoStage | $4.99 | one-time |
| All advanced effects, transitions, export formats, ad-free slide creation | $4.99 | one-time |
| All advanced effects, transitions, export formats, ad-free slide creation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Frame Camera free?

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

### Is PhotoStage Slideshow Maker free?

PhotoStage Slideshow Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Frame Camera or PhotoStage Slideshow Maker?

PhotoStage Slideshow Maker is rated higher. The Frame Camera averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PhotoStage Slideshow Maker averages 4.1 from 26 ratings.

### Do The Frame Camera or PhotoStage Slideshow Maker have ads?

The Frame Camera shows ads; PhotoStage Slideshow Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Frame Camera or PhotoStage Slideshow Maker?

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, and PhotoStage Slideshow Maker every 6 months. Most recently, The Frame Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and PhotoStage Slideshow Maker on November 4, 2026.

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