Comparison

DPFrame vs Pad Frame

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DPFrame

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
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Quality digital photo frames with good functionality are getting harder to find. DPFrame can turn your older iPad into a superior digital photo frame. Features There are 2 versions of DPFrame: - FREE - PRO – available as an In App Purchase FREE version features: - A slideshow of full screen images in portrait or landscape orientation - Easy slideshow navigation and pausing - Configurable slide time - Optional display of current time and/or date - Optional night-time sleep mode - Compatible with all generations of iPad - and recent iPhones and iPod Touches PRO additional features: - Wide range of slideshow effects (ie zoom, filters and transition effects) - Configurable text and graphics overlay - Current date and time with choice of formats - Camera metadata (when and where shot) - Personalised image/logo with text - Multimedia functions - Configurable narration track or background music playlist - Slide changes synced to narration or music - Vision and sound output to external devices via AirPlay - Flexible selection of photos and music - Configurable sleep function

About

Pad Frame

Features
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Old iPad. New Life. Pad Frame transforms any iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. Instead of leaving your old tablet in a drawer, turn it into a stunning display for family memories, travel photos, favorite moments, and everyday inspiration. Simply plug it in, choose your photos, and let Pad Frame keep your memories alive all day, every day. FEATURES • Beautiful slideshow experience Display your photos with elegant transitions, including Fade, Slide, and cinematic Ken Burns effects. • Dynamic clock and weather Show time, date, and real-time weather information alongside your photos. • Fully customizable Adjust photo duration, slideshow speed, and shuffle settings to create your perfect display. • Works offline Your photos stay on your device. No cloud connection required. • Optimized for older iPads Give your unused iPad a second life instead of letting it collect dust. • Nordic-inspired design Clean, minimal, and distraction-free interface designed to blend naturally into any home. Perfect for: • Family photos • Travel memories • Children's milestones • Living rooms • Bedrooms • Offices • Digital photo displays Old iPad. New Life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DPFrame4 screens
Pad Frame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pad Frame at every 10 days against DPFrame's every 3 months. DPFrame's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DPFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pad Frame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPFrame ships an update every 3 months, Pad Frame every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DPFrame versus Pad Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPFramePad Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindsay ArnoldYuhai Lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DPFrame

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$0.99
3 purchases

Pad Frame

Subscriptions2
  • Pad Frame Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pad Frame Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pad Frame Pro$24.99

Questions

Is DPFrame free?
DPFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pad Frame free?
Pad Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DPFrame or Pad Frame have ads?
Neither DPFrame nor Pad Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DPFrame or Pad Frame?
DPFrame ships an update every 3 months, and Pad Frame every 10 days. Most recently, DPFrame was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pad Frame on October 17, 2026.

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