# iDigiFrame vs Synology Photos

The clearest difference is rating: iDigiFrame at 3.9 against Synology Photos's 3.0. iDigiFrame also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). Synology Photos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDigiFrame sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Synology Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDigiFrame holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synology Photos has 588 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iDigiFrame's written reviews are positive against 33% of Synology Photos's.

iDigiFrame ships an update every 21 months, Synology Photos every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDigiFrame | Synology Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idigiframe/id792516596/reviews)** | [3.0 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-photos/id1484764501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **588** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Manteufel](https://appshunter.io/developer/792516599) | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) |

## What reviewers say

### iDigiFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idigiframe/id792516596)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a dynamic digital picture frame. Display photos from your synced albums, including shared ones that update live. Customize rotation, transitions, and display options for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Uses synced photo albums, Live updates for shared albums, Customizable rotation speed, Multiple transition effects, Aspect fit or fill display, Portrait and landscape orientation, Plays Live Photos and videos (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per year |


### Synology Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-photos/id1484764501)

Back up and browse your photo library chronologically or by folder. Discover memories through AI-powered recognition and automatically generated albums. Organize photos by themes and enjoy your cherished moments anywhere.

**Highlights:** Photo backup, Chronological browsing, Folder structure browsing, AI recognition, Auto-created albums, Theme-based grouping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient backup
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 💡 Conditional albums based on metadata
- 🔒 Secure local storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable background sync
- 🔋 Drains battery when running
- ⏱️ Slow upload speeds
- 🤔 Lacks basic photo editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of Live Photos
- Crashes when processing large videos
- Incorrect date/time stamps on imported photos
- Syncing issues after iOS 16 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate/edit photos within the app
- Automatic HEIC to JPEG conversion
- Duplicate photo detection and removal
- Customizable backup schedules and settings
- Apple TV app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDigiFrame free?

iDigiFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Synology Photos free?

Synology Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDigiFrame or Synology Photos?

iDigiFrame is rated higher. iDigiFrame averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Synology Photos averages 3.0 from 588 ratings.

### Do iDigiFrame or Synology Photos have ads?

Neither iDigiFrame nor Synology Photos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDigiFrame or Synology Photos?

iDigiFrame ships an update every 21 months, and Synology Photos every 3 months. Most recently, iDigiFrame was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synology Photos on October 27, 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.*