# Paint Paper Studio vs Xmas Picture Frames

The clearest difference is rating: Xmas Picture Frames at 4.9 against Paint Paper Studio's 2.5. Xmas Picture Frames also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (65 vs 6). Paint Paper Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint Paper Studio sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Xmas Picture Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Xmas Picture Frames holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmas Picture Frames has 65 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paint Paper Studio ships an update every 3 months, Xmas Picture Frames every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint Paper Studio | Xmas Picture Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-paper-studio/id949966576/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmas-picture-frames/id1168508093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BunnyBear Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/385626658) | [Maniya Pratik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166811894) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint Paper Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-paper-studio/id949966576)

Enhance your photos with hand-drawn sketches and unique typography. Easily adjust artwork, export in full resolution, and share your creations on social media or print them.

**Highlights:** Add hand-drawn sketches, Incorporate typography brush scripts, Resize, rotate, and adjust artwork opacity, Color tinting options, Export photos in full resolution, Original artwork from six artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everyday - Christine Herrin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Times - Kellie Winnell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lovely - Vanessa Perry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rad - Jodie York | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome - Karin Luttenberg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Numbers - Jodie York | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunshine - Olya Schmidt | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hello - Olya Schmidt | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hooray - Olya Schmidt | $0.99 | one-time |


### Xmas Picture Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmas-picture-frames/id1168508093)

Easily add festive Christmas frames, stickers, filters, and text to your holiday photos. Create personalized greeting cards and share warm, memorable moments with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Christmas and New Year frames, Festive stickers, Photo filters, Text with stylish fonts, Greeting card creation, High-quality saving, Easy sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paint Paper Studio free?

Paint Paper Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xmas Picture Frames free?

Xmas Picture Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paint Paper Studio or Xmas Picture Frames?

Xmas Picture Frames is rated higher. Paint Paper Studio averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Xmas Picture Frames averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Paint Paper Studio or Xmas Picture Frames have ads?

Xmas Picture Frames shows ads; Paint Paper Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paint Paper Studio or Xmas Picture Frames?

Paint Paper Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Xmas Picture Frames every 14 months. Most recently, Paint Paper Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Xmas Picture Frames on October 24, 2026.

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