# Christmas Photo Frames ゜ vs SantaFan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Christmas Photo Frames ゜ at 5.8K against SantaFan's 6. SantaFan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Photo Frames ゜ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SantaFan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SantaFan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christmas Photo Frames ゜ has 5.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Photo Frames ゜ | SantaFan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-photo-frames/id950766480/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santafan/id1596659515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Informe Laboratories, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092088221) | [Catch A Character, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/341400471) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Photo Frames ゜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-photo-frames/id950766480)

Easily create personalized Christmas cards and holiday photos with over 500 frames, filters, and effects. Add text, festive decorations, and even Santa hats to your pictures. Share your creations instantly or save them as unique gifts.

**Highlights:** 500+ photo frames, filters, and effects, Personalized Christmas card creation, Santa hat and festive headwear, Snow and fireworks effects, Calendar templates for gifts, Customizable text and backgrounds, Direct sharing to social media

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-week premium xmas effects | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-month premium xmas effects | $14.99 | per month |
| Christmas Card Maker | Free | one-time |
| Christmas Countdown | Free | one-time |
| Christmas Photo Frames | Free | one-time |
| Elf yourself | Free | one-time |
| Santa | Free | one-time |
| Christmas Wallpaper | Free | one-time |
| Christmas Photo Effects PRO | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative options
- 💫 Fun and entertaining
- 🎅 Great for Christmas photos
- 🖼️ Enhances photos well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Subscription model
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 AI enhancements not always accurate
- 🔒 Unclear subscription cancellation process
- 🤔 Limited editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes/freezes
- Errors when trying to use certain features
- Issues with 3-day free trial
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to move/resize photos in frames
- Support for pet/animal photos
- Expand to other holidays/occasions
- Improved organization of effects/frames


### SantaFan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santafan/id1596659515)

Easily add realistic Santa Claus stickers to your photos to create personalized holiday cards and fun scenes. Choose from a variety of high-quality stickers to make custom images for any occasion, then save and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Realistic Santa photo stickers, High-quality sticker designs, Create personalized holiday cards, Add Santa to any photo, Save and share unlimited pictures, Purchase additional character images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fairy Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Sticker Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Photo Frames ゜ free?

Christmas Photo Frames ゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SantaFan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Photo Frames ゜ or SantaFan?

SantaFan is rated higher. Christmas Photo Frames ゜ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while SantaFan averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Christmas Photo Frames ゜ or SantaFan have ads?

Both Christmas Photo Frames ゜ and SantaFan show ads.

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