# Aura Frames vs Frameo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura Frames at none against Frameo's 4. Aura Frames also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). Frameo's advantage is ratings volume (433K vs 27K) and review sentiment (71% vs 62%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frameo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Aura Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Aura Frames against 4.9 for Frameo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frameo has 433K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Aura Frames's written reviews are positive against 71% of Frameo's.

Aura Frames ships an update every 5 days, Frameo fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aura Frames | Frameo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-frames/id990062908/reviews) | **[4.9 (433K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameo/id1179744119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **433K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#65** |
| Size | 260 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aura Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909140012) | [Frameo A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179744118) |

## What reviewers say

### Aura Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-frames/id990062908)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Frameo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameo/id1179744119)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Photo & Video, #68 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily share photos and videos with loved ones by sending them directly to connected digital photo frames. Add captions and special greetings for any occasion. The app offers secure, end-to-end encrypted sharing, with an optional subscription for enhanced features like remote photo management and cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Send photos to connected frames, Share video clips, Add captions and greetings, Remote photo management (Frameo+), Cloud backup (Frameo+), Send up to 100 photos at once (Frameo+), Send longer video clips (Frameo+)

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frameo+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Frameo Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Frameo+ | $16.99 | per year |
| Frameo Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great way to share family photos
- 👍 Wonderful gift idea
- 👍 Excellent for connecting family members
- 👍 Convenient for seniors/elderly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Limited photo management features
- 📤 Restrictive upload limits
- 🔍 Difficult to delete/manage photos
- 🔍 Inconsistent photo display/cropping

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Connectivity issues with WiFi
- Inconsistent photo display/cropping
- Trouble adding/removing frames

**Requested features**

- Allow batch photo uploads
- Add ability to delete photos remotely
- Provide better photo editing/management tools
- Improve photo display/cropping options
- Add web/desktop interface for managing frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aura Frames free?

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

### Is Frameo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aura Frames or Frameo?

Frameo is rated higher. Aura Frames averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Frameo averages 4.9 from 433K ratings.

### Do Aura Frames or Frameo have ads?

Neither Aura Frames nor Frameo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aura Frames or Frameo?

Aura Frames ships an update every 5 days, and Frameo fortnightly. Most recently, Aura Frames was updated on September 27, 2026 and Frameo on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aura Frames or Frameo?

Aura Frames currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Frameo at #65. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*