# Nixplay vs Aluratek Smart Frame

The clearest difference is rating: Nixplay at 4.1 against Aluratek Smart Frame's 1.8. Nixplay also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 18%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 331). Aluratek Smart Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nixplay holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nixplay has 5.1K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Nixplay's written reviews are positive against 18% of Aluratek Smart Frame's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nixplay | Aluratek Smart Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nixplay/id977559373/reviews)** | [1.8 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aluratek-smart-frame/id1454353585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nixplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/840014167) | [Aluratek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243434525) |

## What reviewers say

### Nixplay

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Aluratek Smart Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aluratek-smart-frame/id1454353585)

Easily send photos and videos directly to your Aluratek Wifi Picture Frame. This application simplifies the process of sharing your memories with loved ones through a connected digital display.

**Highlights:** Send pictures, Send videos, Directly to frame, Wifi enabled, Easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast photo uploads
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Quick slideshow
- 👍 Automatic on/off

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to manage photos
- 🔍 Limited app functionality
- 🔍 Unreliable photo uploads
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App login/signup not working
- Photos not syncing to frame
- Unexpected app crashes
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete photos from app
- Option to change photo order
- Folder/album support
- More robust app updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nixplay free?

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

### Is Aluratek Smart Frame free?

Aluratek Smart Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nixplay or Aluratek Smart Frame?

Nixplay is rated higher. Nixplay averages 4.1 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Aluratek Smart Frame averages 1.8 from 331 ratings.

### Do Nixplay or Aluratek Smart Frame have ads?

Neither Nixplay nor Aluratek Smart Frame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nixplay or Aluratek Smart Frame?

Nixplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aluratek Smart Frame every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nixplay was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aluratek Smart Frame on October 24, 2026.

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