Nixplay vs Aura Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nixplay
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.
- 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
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Share the moments you capture by sending photos and video directly to a Nixplay Wi-Fi Cloud Frame. • Send and receive photos and video from friends and family to display in your frame or theirs • Caption your photos and add comments to your friends’ photos • Share up to 15 seconds of video in each instance • Invite friends to share photos and video to your frame • Use your app as a remote control for your frame Terms of Service: https://www.nixplay.com/pages/terms-of-service
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 rating: Aura Frames at 4.8 against Nixplay's 4.1. Aura Frames also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position 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. Nixplay sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aura Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aura Frames holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aura Frames has 27K ratings behind it against 5.1K, 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 62% of Aura Frames's.
Nixplay ships an update every 3 weeks, Aura Frames every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Nixplay | Aura Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (5.1K ratings) | 4.8 (27K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | 62.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K | 27K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #102 | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | nixplay | Aura Home, Inc. |
Customer experience
Nixplay
Aura Frames
User reviews
Nixplay
From 5.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤖 Excellent customer support
- 🎨 Great photo display quality
- 🤳 Easy to share photos with family
- 🕰️ Convenient automatic photo updates
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤯 Confusing app interface and navigation
- 🐛 Buggy app performance and connectivity issues
- 🙅♀️ Limited photo/video upload capabilities
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
Nixplay
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
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
Nixplay
- Nixplay Plus Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Nixplay Lite Quarterly Plan$5.993 Months
- Nixplay Plus Quarterly Plan3 Months trial$14.993 Months
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- Nixplay Lite Annual Plan$19.991 Year
- Nixplay Lite Annual Plan 2023$19.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual Plan$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual 7D Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus v2$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual v2 7DTrial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual v2 20% off1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual 50% off1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual v2 10% off1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual 30D Trial1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual 14D Trial14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Nixplay Plus Annual 75% off1 Year trial$49.991 Year
Aura Frames
No in-app purchases
