# LiveFrame vs Random Gallery

The clearest difference is rating: LiveFrame at 4.1 against Random Gallery's 3.2. LiveFrame also leads on ratings volume (475 vs 9) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Random Gallery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Gallery asks for nothing beyond the download.

LiveFrame holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveFrame has 475 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LiveFrame's written reviews are positive against 33% of Random Gallery's.

LiveFrame ships an update monthly, Random Gallery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveFrame | Random Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveframe/id860372559/reviews)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gallery/id1481353968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **475** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Attibo](https://appshunter.io/developer/408830159) | [Thomas Olip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274435472) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveframe/id860372559)

Transform your device into a dynamic digital photo frame. Display photos from your device, cloud storage, and social media. Customize slideshows with filters, transitions, and weather information.

**Highlights:** Display photos from device and cloud storage, Integrates with Facebook, Instagram, Google Photos, Dropbox, Flickr, Customizable slideshows, Photo filters and transitions, Display time, date, and weather, Scheduled sleep/wake settings, AirPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveFrame with no Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Turns old iPad into digital photo frame
- 👍 Integrates with various photo sources (Google Photos, iCloud, etc.)
- 👍 Customizable slideshow settings (timing, transitions, etc.)
- 👍 Displays time and weather
- 🚀 Works well on older iPads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Google Photos and other sources
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. can't skip videos, no full-screen mode)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around accessing user content
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when selecting photo sources
- Slideshow not playing all photos in selected albums
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Memory leaks leading to storage issues

**Requested features**

- Add option to display date/location of photos
- Improve photo source integration and reliability
- Implement full-screen mode and aspect ratio adjustments
- Add ability to play videos
- Provide more customization options (e.g. transition effects, sleep/wake timers)


### Random Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gallery/id1481353968)

Rediscover your forgotten photos and videos with a randomized viewing experience. Organize your media library, create favorite albums, and free up storage by deleting unwanted content. Enjoy slideshows and support for various media formats.

**Highlights:** Random photo and video discovery, Create and share favorite albums, Sort and delete unwanted media, Slideshow functionality, Video and GIF support, Storage saving features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveFrame free?

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

### Is Random Gallery free?

Random Gallery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiveFrame or Random Gallery?

LiveFrame is rated higher. LiveFrame averages 4.1 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while Random Gallery averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do LiveFrame or Random Gallery have ads?

Both LiveFrame and Random Gallery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveFrame or Random Gallery?

LiveFrame ships an update monthly, and Random Gallery every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveFrame was updated on October 21, 2026 and Random Gallery on October 20, 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.*