# PIS vs Photo Frames Editor

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Frames Editor at none against PIS's shown. Photo Frames Editor also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 3.9K). PIS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Photo Frames Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PIS against 4.8 for Photo Frames Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Frames Editor has 30K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of PIS's written reviews are positive against 95% of Photo Frames Editor's.

PIS ships an update every 6 weeks, Photo Frames Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIS | Photo Frames Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pis-picture-collage-studio/id897430250/reviews)** | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-editor-framify/id1042079784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 94.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妙英 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/897430253) | [Ankur Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331148992) |

## What reviewers say

### PIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pis-picture-collage-studio/id897430250)

This app is an all-in-one photo editor and collage maker. It offers tools for photo enhancement, creating picture-in-picture effects, designing posters, and adding text and stickers. Users can easily edit, beautify, and combine photos to create various artistic outputs.

**Highlights:** Photo enhancement and beautification, Collage grid modules, Picture-in-picture effects, Poster design templates, Text and sticker add-ons, Drawing and painting tools, Filter effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture Collage Editor Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock black emoticons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock hat decorations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock alphabet symbols | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock blossom stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock celebration stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of editing features
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 📷 Great for photo editing
- 🤩 Nostalgic and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features require payment
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💸 Premium content is expensive
- 🙄 Forced 5-star reviews to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Blurred 'Pic in Pic' feature
- Subscription issues with unlocking content
- Ads still shown even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free editing options
- Ability to rearrange collage layouts
- Animated stickers or effects
- Wider range of fonts and text tools


### Photo Frames Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-editor-framify/id1042079784)

Easily enhance your photos with a vast collection of frames and filters. Customize your images with over 2700 picture frames and 40+ effects. Add text and crop your photos to create beautiful, personalized memories.

**Highlights:** Over 2700 picture frames, 40+ photo filters, Photo cropper, Fast photo frame editor, Change frame color, Add text to frames

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Framify Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Complete Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎨 Variety of frames
- 💡 Themed frames for occasions
- 🎨 Easy to use and adjust photos
- 👍 Enhances photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🎨 Some frames cover too much of the photo

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving edited photos
- Frames failing to download properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More frame options for pets, travel, and other themes
- Ability to rotate/adjust photos within frames
- Text editing and customization options
- Ability to save edited photos to device


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIS free?

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

### Is Photo Frames Editor free?

Photo Frames Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PIS or Photo Frames Editor?

PIS is rated higher. PIS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Photo Frames Editor averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do PIS or Photo Frames Editor have ads?

PIS shows ads; Photo Frames Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PIS or Photo Frames Editor?

PIS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Photo Frames Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, PIS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photo Frames Editor on October 29, 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.*