# Shutterstock Contributor vs FrameGuide

The clearest difference is rating: FrameGuide at 5.0 against Shutterstock Contributor's 4.4. Shutterstock Contributor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FrameGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Shutterstock Contributor asks for nothing beyond the download.

FrameGuide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutterstock Contributor has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutterstock Contributor | FrameGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterstock-contributor/id913214324/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameguide/id6799570925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shutterstock Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473347412) | [BetterU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798237352) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutterstock Contributor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterstock-contributor/id913214324)

Empower visual artists to earn money by uploading and managing their creative content on the go. Track sales, gain customer insights, and stay updated on creative trends to optimize your portfolio and maximize earnings.

**Highlights:** Upload images directly from phone, Monitor sales and portfolio performance, Access customer insights and download data, Stay updated on creative trends, Manage creative work on the go

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 💰 Potential to earn money
- 📊 Useful for tracking sales and portfolio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Strict and inconsistent review process
- 💸 Low payouts for contributors
- 🤖 Automated rejections without clear feedback
- 📤 Difficulty uploading and managing content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required personal information

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and glitches
- Inconsistent upload and review status updates
- Incorrect or misleading rejection reasons

**Requested features**

- Batch editing and uploading capabilities
- More detailed analytics and sales reporting
- Ability to edit and manage portfolio within the app
- Support for video uploads and tracking


### FrameGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameguide/id6799570925)

This app uses augmented reality to guide your photo composition in real-time as you shoot. It helps you achieve stronger frames instantly, with options for watermark-free saves through a subscription or rewarded ads.

**Highlights:** AR Frame Match for real-time framing guidance, Save shots to Photos app, Optional FrameGuide watermark on free exports, Unlock clean saves with Pro subscription or rewarded ads, Sync Pro and limits across devices with Apple Sign-In

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameGuide Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| FrameGuide Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| FrameGuide Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutterstock Contributor free?

Shutterstock Contributor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FrameGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shutterstock Contributor or FrameGuide?

FrameGuide is rated higher. Shutterstock Contributor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while FrameGuide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shutterstock Contributor or FrameGuide have ads?

FrameGuide shows ads; Shutterstock Contributor does not.

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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.*