Comparison

Retro Photo Frames vs Emopix

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

Head to head
About

Retro Photo Frames

Transform your photos with a vintage aesthetic. This application offers an easy way to apply old-school photo templates for a unique, story-filled look. Get stylish, retro images with a few simple steps.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • Apply old photo templates
  • Create vintage-style photos
  • Unique photo aesthetics
Features
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Do you like the vintage photos? Each of them has own unique story and own unique view. Vintage PhotoFram.es will help you to get them. The app is easiest way to get stylish vintage photos. Key features: - easy to use - few old photo template

About

Emopix

This augmented reality service brings photos to life when viewed through the camera. It's designed for photographers, photo centers, and printing houses, offering an interactive experience for both amateurs and professionals.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality for photos
  • Images come to life
  • Interactive photo experience
  • Professional and amateur use
  • AR technology integration
Features
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Сервис дополненной реальности для фотографов, фотоцентров и типографий. Технология дополненной реальности для любителей и профессионалов! При наведении камеры на изображении - изображение "оживает"

Screenshots

Retro Photo Frames4 screens
Emopix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emopix at none against Retro Photo Frames's 3. Emopix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Retro Photo Frames's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Retro Photo Frames sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Emopix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retro Photo Frames against 5.0 for Emopix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Photo Frames has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Photo Frames ships an update every 8 months, Emopix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retro Photo Frames versus Emopix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Photo FramesEmopix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei KuzmenkoAlexey Ivanov

Customer experience

Retro Photo Frames

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Emopix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Retro Photo Frames

One-time3
  • Ads Remover$0.99
  • Stickers Unlocker$0.99
  • Premium$2.99
None

Emopix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Photo Frames free?
Retro Photo Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emopix free?
Emopix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retro Photo Frames or Emopix?
Retro Photo Frames and Emopix are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Retro Photo Frames or Emopix have ads?
Retro Photo Frames shows ads; Emopix does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Photo Frames or Emopix?
Retro Photo Frames ships an update every 8 months, and Emopix every 3 months. Most recently, Retro Photo Frames was updated on October 2, 2026 and Emopix on October 5, 2026.

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