# PICSPLAY 2 vs LumaFrame

The clearest difference is price: PICSPLAY 2 at Free against LumaFrame's $1.99. PICSPLAY 2 also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). LumaFrame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PICSPLAY 2 is free to download; LumaFrame costs $1.99 up front. PICSPLAY 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LumaFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

LumaFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PICSPLAY 2 has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PICSPLAY 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of LumaFrame's.

PICSPLAY 2 ships an update every 2 months, LumaFrame every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PICSPLAY 2 | LumaFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplay-2-photo-editor/id942064355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumaframe/id6755610359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 245 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [JellyBus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/421117479) | [Johan van der Vyver](https://appshunter.io/developer/668446880) |

## What reviewers say

### PICSPLAY 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplay-2-photo-editor/id942064355)

This app offers professional-level photo and video editing with over 290 filters, advanced tools like HSL and Curves, and design features including text, stickers, and frames. Enhance portraits with face reshaping and skin smoothing. Create art from your photos with a comprehensive suite of editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** 290+ filters in 17 themes, Analog film effects, Custom preset creation, Textures, light leaks, and vignetting, Basic and professional editing tools, Face reshape and skin smoothing, Text, stickers, frames, and painting tools, Real-time video filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO UPGRADE | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PREMIUM Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of filter and editing options
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Powerful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features/upgrades required
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Watermark on free version
- 🐛 Some features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Restoring purchases not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Crashes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- More free filters and editing tools
- Ability to save custom presets
- Improved noise reduction
- Better text editing and formatting options
- Selective editing tools (e.g., erase, clone stamp)


### LumaFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumaframe/id6755610359)

Transform your iPad into a dynamic photo frame with various display styles and customization options. Effortlessly select photos or albums and control transition speeds, appearance, and optional metadata display. Adapts to light modes and offers energy-efficient performance.

**Highlights:** Select photos/albums from library or files, Five display styles: Grid Flip, Puzzle, Crossfade, Slide In, Photo Wall, Customizable transition speeds and shuffle, Optional metadata display (date, location, camera settings), Automatic iOS Light/Dark Mode support, Energy-efficient performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PICSPLAY 2 free?

PICSPLAY 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LumaFrame free?

LumaFrame costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PICSPLAY 2 or LumaFrame?

LumaFrame is rated higher. PICSPLAY 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while LumaFrame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PICSPLAY 2 or LumaFrame have ads?

PICSPLAY 2 shows ads; LumaFrame does not.

### Which is updated more often, PICSPLAY 2 or LumaFrame?

PICSPLAY 2 ships an update every 2 months, and LumaFrame every 3 months. Most recently, PICSPLAY 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and LumaFrame on November 5, 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.*