# iDigiFrame vs Photos & Slideshow PixFolio

The clearest difference is rating: Photos & Slideshow PixFolio at 4.4 against iDigiFrame's 3.9. Photos & Slideshow PixFolio also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (424 vs 7). iDigiFrame's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDigiFrame sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Photos & Slideshow PixFolio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photos & Slideshow PixFolio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photos & Slideshow PixFolio has 424 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iDigiFrame's written reviews are positive against 65% of Photos & Slideshow PixFolio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iDigiFrame ships an update every 21 months, Photos & Slideshow PixFolio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDigiFrame | Photos & Slideshow PixFolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idigiframe/id792516596/reviews) | **[4.4 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-and-slideshow-pixfolio/id1624072761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Manteufel](https://appshunter.io/developer/792516599) | [Brian Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623381845) |

## 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 |


### Photos & Slideshow PixFolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-and-slideshow-pixfolio/id1624072761)

Transform your devices into dynamic digital frames with customizable slideshows from various cloud storage services. Secure your cherished memories with PIN and Touch ID protection, and enjoy offline access to your photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Dynamic cloud-based slideshows, Supports iCloud, Google Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, Flickr, Customizable animations and display options, PIN and Touch ID photo/video locking, Offline access to saved folders, Chromecast and Apple TV support, Multiple thumbnail layouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Business Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro License | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro License | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Displays all photos in library without skipping
- 🎬 Supports multiple cloud storage services (iCloud, Google Photos, OneDrive, Flickr)
- 🖼️ Shows full resolution images with sharp detail
- ⚙️ Extensive customization options for slideshow settings
- 📺 Excellent performance on Apple TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for cloud storage features
- 🚫 Cannot pause slideshow without exiting app
- ⚠️ Misleading app description regarding Google Photos access
- 🐢 Slow performance reported by some users
- 🔐 Requests excessive permissions for Google Photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on latest version
- Videos won't play from OneDrive or iPhone
- GIFs not playing from OneDrive
- App stops working entirely without explanation
- Not all Google Drive folders appear despite permissions

**Requested features**

- Pause/resume functionality for slideshows
- Photo frame mat border option
- Display photo dates and album names in slideshow
- Full video length playback instead of snippets
- Mac version with multiple display support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDigiFrame free?

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

### Is Photos & Slideshow PixFolio free?

Photos & Slideshow PixFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iDigiFrame or Photos & Slideshow PixFolio?

Photos & Slideshow PixFolio is rated higher. iDigiFrame averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Photos & Slideshow PixFolio averages 4.4 from 424 ratings.

### Do iDigiFrame or Photos & Slideshow PixFolio have ads?

Neither iDigiFrame nor Photos & Slideshow PixFolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDigiFrame or Photos & Slideshow PixFolio?

iDigiFrame ships an update every 21 months, and Photos & Slideshow PixFolio every 8 days. Most recently, iDigiFrame was updated on November 6, 2026 and Photos & Slideshow PixFolio on November 13, 2026.

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