Comparison

PhotoFrame Simple vs Project Life

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PhotoFrame Simple

Create unique photo and video collages with customizable frames, rounded corners, and various sizes. Add text captions and save your favorite designs. Adjust printable areas for perfect prints.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo and video collages
  • Adjustable frame shapes and rounded corners
  • Multiple print and wallpaper sizes
  • Video collage support (up to 6 videos)
  • Printable area adjustment
  • Add text captions and date stamps
  • Save favorite frame designs
Features
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Choose a layout for 2 images or 3 images, and apply rounded corners. There is an infinite number of combinations. Create your special photo with PhotoFrame. PhotoFrame is a photo frame app that allows you to bring your photos in the iOS photo albums together. - Frames Select any of the frame shapes from a wide collection, then apply color and rounded corners to create your own unique photo frame. - Sizes Select different sizes from the printout size to the wallpaper size according to your needs. The following sizes are available: DSC, L, postcard (Japanese size), HV, KG, square, 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2. - Video You can create collages using not only photos, but also videos. Place videos in your layout just like photos, and export expressive collages with motion. Capture your favorite moments in a richer, more vivid way than still images alone can offer. About the video feature: - You can place up to 6 videos in a single layout. - Exported videos are limited to a maximum length of 15 seconds. - Videos longer than 15 seconds will be exported using only the first 15 seconds. - Videos shorter than 15 seconds will loop as needed during export. - Adjust the printable area It's quite common to hear that even though you set the photo dimensions to fit the frame size, when you print the picture at shop, the edges of the frame may get cut off since they will be printed a few millimeters inside. PhotoFrame enables you to adjust the outline of the frame without cutting anything off for the final print. - Add text captions You can easily add any text or date stamps to your photo. (Please note that text won't be saved to your Favorites. The text will be removed when you quit the app.) - Favorites Save the frames you created to your Favorites. 【Supported OS】 iOS 12 or later 【Supported devices】 iPhone 6sPlus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s Please note that this app has not been tested for compatibility with other devices except those listed above. 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.

About

Project Life

Easily create beautiful photo albums and scrapbooks on your device. Combine photos and stories with customizable templates and digital artwork. Print your creations directly through the app to hold your memories in your hands.

Highlights
  • Import photos from Camera Roll, Photo Stream, or Dropbox
  • Collage-style templates and pre-designed artwork
  • Journaling with adjustable font styles
  • Hundreds of designer card collections
  • Export, share, and print completed pages
  • Order photo books directly through the app
  • Organize pages into albums
Features
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Bring your photos + stories together into a meaningful format without having to print your photos first, and without having to use crafting supplies! Documenting in the palm of your hand has never been easier, faster, or more convenient with such stunning results that you ultimately get to HOLD IN YOUR HANDS! Collage-style templates and pre-designed artwork allow for pages to come together in a snap. Pull in your photos from your Camera Roll, Photo Stream, or Dropbox. There are hundreds of fantastic designer card collections to choose from within the app. Add some quick journaling notes and you’re done! Editorial-style templates are designed for fewer (or no) photos and allow for longer journaling entries and stories. Don’t allow your memories to stay trapped on your device. The best part of this game-changing method of documenting is seamlessly sharing completed pages with your friends and family — and of course getting those pages and photo books PRINTED directly THROUGH the app so that you can hold those memories in your hands! Follow @BeckyHigginsLLC on Instagram for ongoing inspiration. FEATURES: import photos from Camera Roll, Photo Stream, or Dropbox zoom, crop, edit, rotate, and rearrange photos easy drag + drop photos and cards between spots zoom in and around your page for closer details adjust font style, size, color and more colored background options lots of page layout options a huge library of card designs and kits available corners can be rounded or square several 4x6 and 6x8 collage options use Speech-to-Text for fast journaling all pages (including those in progress) automatically save to library view specific Project Life card designs before purchasing export, share, and print completed pages organize pages into albums for various projects order individual page prints or photo books square pages and photo books available in 8x8, 10x10, and 12x12 sizes search features allows for easy + fast access to the cards you’re looking for The Project Life App offers a subscription service providing online backup and device-to-device syncing of the pages you create. This service is optional. The following details apply to the Online Backup subscription: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. If you cancel your subscription your online page backups are kept for 90 days then deleted if the subscription is not resumed. Terms of Service: https://www.beckyhiggins.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

PhotoFrame Simple4 screens
Project Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Project Life at none against PhotoFrame Simple's shown. Project Life also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 56%). PhotoFrame Simple's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhotoFrame Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Project Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoFrame Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 496 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of PhotoFrame Simple's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project Life's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoFrame Simple ships an update every 5 days, Project Life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PhotoFrame Simple versus Project Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoFrame SimpleProject Life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (442 ratings) — better4.4 (496 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings442496 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB347 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke SekiBecky Higgins LLC

Customer experience

PhotoFrame Simple

All ratings414 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative34.8%

Project Life

All ratings496 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative19.4%

Bugs and requests

PhotoFrame Simple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Project Life

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Text formatting problems
  • Overlays not displaying correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to organize kits and pages into folders
  • More font and text customization options
  • Layering and photo editing tools
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Larger print size options (8x10, 8.5x11)
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  • Stickers and embellishment features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoFrame Simple

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99
10 purchases

Project Life

Subscriptions1
  • Backup Service (monthly)$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • Celebrate Themed CardsFree
  • Good Life 4x4 QuotesFree
  • Capture Life Themed CardsFree
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  • Essential Overlays - BlackFree
  • Essential Overlays - WhiteFree
  • Extra Layouts 1$4.99
  • Extra Layouts 2$4.99
  • Extra Layouts 5$4.99
  • Freeform Text$4.99

Questions

Is PhotoFrame Simple free?
PhotoFrame Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Life free?
Project Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoFrame Simple or Project Life?
PhotoFrame Simple is rated higher. PhotoFrame Simple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Project Life averages 4.4 from 496 ratings.
Do PhotoFrame Simple or Project Life have ads?
PhotoFrame Simple shows ads; Project Life does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoFrame Simple or Project Life?
PhotoFrame Simple ships an update every 5 days, and Project Life every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoFrame Simple was updated on October 26, 2026 and Project Life on October 24, 2026.

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