# DPFrame vs Pixette

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixette at weekly against DPFrame's every 3 months. Pixette also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). DPFrame's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DPFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixette holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixette has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DPFrame's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pixette's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DPFrame ships an update every 3 months, Pixette weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DPFrame | Pixette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpframe/id997670197/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lindsay Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/852915834) | [Mischa Richli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566334110) |

## What reviewers say

### DPFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpframe/id997670197)

Transform your old iPad or iPhone into a high-quality digital photo frame. Enjoy customizable slideshows with various effects, time and date display, and even multimedia options like narration and music.

**Highlights:** Full-screen image slideshows, Configurable slide timing, Optional time and date display, Slideshow effects (zoom, filters, transitions), Text and graphics overlay, Multimedia functions (narration, music), AirPlay output

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pixette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a digital photo frame that displays memories directly from your NAS. Enjoy smart framing, EXIF filters, and customizable overlays without uploading your files.

**Highlights:** Connects to NAS via WebDAV/SMB, Smart slideshow with Ken Burns effect, Face and Saliency Detection for framing, EXIF-powered date and orientation filters, Customizable on-screen overlays, Scheduled sleep and wake functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DPFrame free?

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

### Is Pixette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DPFrame or Pixette?

Pixette is rated higher. DPFrame averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pixette averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do DPFrame or Pixette have ads?

Neither DPFrame nor Pixette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DPFrame or Pixette?

DPFrame ships an update every 3 months, and Pixette weekly. Most recently, DPFrame was updated on September 3, 2026 and Pixette on September 25, 2026.

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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.*