# Pix vs Nixplay

The clearest difference is rating: Pix at 4.9 against Nixplay's 4.1. Pix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Nixplay's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nixplay sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pix holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Pix's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nixplay's.

Pix ships an update every 9 days, Nixplay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pix | Nixplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix-star-snap/id950531457/reviews)** | [4.1 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nixplay/id977559373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 34 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ordissimo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618744032) | [nixplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/840014167) |

## What reviewers say

### Pix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix-star-snap/id950531457)

Easily share photos, videos, and audio messages with loved ones' digital frames from your iPhone or iPad. Manage frame contacts and send media from anywhere in the world with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** Send photos, videos, and audio messages, Manage frame email addresses, Send up to 30 photos at once, Send videos up to two minutes, Send to multiple frames simultaneously, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for sharing memories
- 👍 Versatile for different use cases
- 🚀 Convenient photo uploading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with issues after updates
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface and confusing navigation
- 🔍 Lack of history/tracking for sent photos
- 📥 Inconsistent photo uploads and failures

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when sending photos
- Photos not appearing on the frame after being uploaded
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected language changes after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete photos from the frame
- Better integration with other photo services like Google Photos
- Improved video support and playback
- More customization options for the frame


### Nixplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nixplay/id977559373)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily share photos and short videos with loved ones by sending them directly to a connected Wi-Fi Cloud Frame. This app allows for sending and receiving media, adding captions, and inviting others to contribute to shared frames.

**Highlights:** Send photos and video to frames, Receive photos and video from others, Caption photos and comment on media, Share up to 15 seconds of video, Invite friends to share, Use app as a remote control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nixplay Plus Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Nixplay Lite Quarterly Plan | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Nixplay Plus Quarterly Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Nixplay Lite Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Lite Annual Plan 2023 | $19.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 7D Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus v2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual v2 7DTrial | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual v2 20% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 50% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual v2 10% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 30D Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 14D Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 75% off | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Excellent customer support
- 🎨 Great photo display quality
- 🤳 Easy to share photos with family
- 🕰️ Convenient automatic photo updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤯 Confusing app interface and navigation
- 🐛 Buggy app performance and connectivity issues
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited photo/video upload capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Inability to delete or rearrange photos in playlists
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting to WiFi
- Syncing issues between app and photo frame

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and manage multiple playlists
- Option to crop/edit photos within the app
- Improved sharing capabilities beyond 10 users
- Seamless integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pix free?

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

### Is Nixplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pix or Nixplay?

Pix is rated higher. Pix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Nixplay averages 4.1 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Pix or Nixplay have ads?

Neither Pix nor Nixplay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pix or Nixplay?

Pix ships an update every 9 days, and Nixplay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nixplay on October 25, 2026.

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