Aura Frames vs Aluratek Smart Frame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Aluratek Smart Frame
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.
- Send pictures
- Send videos
- Directly to frame
- Wifi enabled
- Easy sharing
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The easiest way to send pictures and videos directly to your Aluratek Wifi Picture Frame.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aura Frames at 62% against Aluratek Smart Frame's 18%. Aura Frames also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Aluratek Smart Frame's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Aura Frames holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aura Frames has 27K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Aura Frames's written reviews are positive against 18% of Aluratek Smart Frame's.
Aura Frames ships an update every 3 days, Aluratek Smart Frame every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aura Frames | Aluratek Smart Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27K ratings) — better | 1.8 (322 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews — better | 18.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 322 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aura Home, Inc. | Aluratek |
Customer experience
Aura Frames
Aluratek Smart Frame
User reviews
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
Aluratek Smart Frame
From 322 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast photo uploads
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Quick slideshow
- 👍 Automatic on/off
Room to improve
- 🐛 App glitches and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to manage photos
- 🔍 Limited app functionality
- 🔍 Unreliable photo uploads
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
Bugs and requests
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
Aluratek Smart Frame
Reported bugs
4 issues- App login/signup not working
- Photos not syncing to frame
- Unexpected app crashes
- Connectivity problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to delete photos from app
- Option to change photo order
- Folder/album support
- More robust app updates
In-app purchases
Aura Frames
No in-app purchases
Aluratek Smart Frame
No in-app purchases
