Pix vs Aura Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pix
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.
- 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
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The Pix-Star Snap app lets you stay connected with your loved ones by quickly and easily sharing your photos From the Pix-Star Snap app, you can add and manage the email addresses of your loved ones' Pix-Star Wi-Fi frames and start sending photos, videos and audio messages from your iPhone or iPad to the saved frames in seconds from ANYWHERE in the world with a simple tap of your finger. This app includes: • Add or delete Pix-Star frame email addresses (contacts) • Send up to 30 photos at a time • Send videos up to two minutes long • Send photos and videos to multiple frames at once • No need to create and send your message from your Phone email • Simple and intuitive user interface • Browse, select, and send existing albums and photos on your iPhone and iPad • Pix-Star Snap app supports iPhone and iPad iOS 14 and above
Aura Frames
This smart photo frame app simplifies displaying and sharing your cherished memories. Easily preload photos, connect your frame to WiFi, and invite loved ones to contribute their own pictures and videos. Relive moments together and share meaningful experiences with those closest to you.
- Preload photos and messages as gifts
- Quick WiFi frame setup
- Invite family to share photos
- Unlimited photo and video sharing
- View family contributions
- Scan prints with phone camera
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Aura is a smart photo frame that makes displaying and sharing photos delightfully simple. Get the free Aura app to view and share your photos, get your frame set up, and more: - Preload photos or write a message before giving Aura as a gift - Connect your frame to WiFi - in less than 5 minutes! - Invite family members to share their photos to your frame - Share unlimited photos and videos to an Aura frame - See what your family has added, and relive memories together - Scan prints and artwork with your phone or tablet's camera With Aura, you can share those meaningful moments and memories that are only meant to be shared with the people closest to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Pix at free against Aura Frames's free with in-app purchases. Pix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Aura Frames's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked) and review sentiment (62% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pix against 4.8 for Aura Frames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Pix's written reviews are positive against 62% of Aura Frames's.
Pix ships an update every 9 days, Aura Frames every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Pix | Aura Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7.9K ratings) — better | 4.8 (27K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | 62.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | 27K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #56 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 219 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ordissimo | Aura Home, Inc. |
Customer experience
Pix
Aura Frames
User reviews
Pix
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for sharing memories
- 👍 Versatile for different use cases
- 🚀 Convenient photo uploading
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with issues after updates
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface and confusing navigation
- 🔍 Lack of history/tracking for sent photos
- 📥 Inconsistent photo uploads and failures
Aura Frames
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Ability to share photos with family
- 👍 Great quality of photos on frame
- 👍 Convenient way to display family photos
- 👍 Helpful for grandparents to stay connected
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Issues with uploading and displaying photos
- 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Limited customization options for photo display
- 🐛 Buggy software after recent updates
Bugs and requests
Pix
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Aura Frames
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Frame randomly disconnects from WiFi
- Live Photos feature not working as expected
- Inability to delete individual photos from frame
- Inconsistent behavior when changing WiFi networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to organize photos into albums
- Implement manual photo sorting and ordering
- Allow more control over photo display timing
- Integrate with cloud storage services like OneDrive
- Improve photo positioning and cropping algorithms
In-app purchases
Pix
No in-app purchases
Aura Frames
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pix free?
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