# PhotoCloud Frame Slideshow

> Android Digital Frame App for Tablet, Phone and Android TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/sk.baka.photoframe](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sk.baka.photoframe)

## Overview

- **ID:** `sk.baka.photoframe`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Martin Vysny3
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 72,495
- **Rating:** 3.58 / 5 (462 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.8
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-02
- **First published:** 2015-07-08
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sk.baka.photoframe)
- **Website:** [https://www.android-photo-frame.eu](https://www.android-photo-frame.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.android-photo-frame.eu/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.android-photo-frame.eu/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

PhotoCloud Frame Slideshow is a versatile Android digital photo frame app designed for tablets, phones, and Android TV. It lets you effortlessly convert your old Android devices into stunning digital photo frames to display your favorite photos from multiple sources, including OwnCloud/NextCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Instagram, Microsoft OneDrive, and many more.

The app emphasizes privacy by enabling access to personal servers with support for self-signed certificates, SSH, and Samba shares. It supports a wide assortment of image formats, including common bitmap files and, optionally, RAW formats. Photos are cached locally for offline slideshows and can be streamed to TVs via Chromecast or run natively on Android TV with remote control support. Additional features include subdirectory browsing, slideshow customization, and Daydream screensaver integration. With a minimalistic design, no bloat, and essential permission management, PhotoCloud Frame Slideshow offers a reliable and straightforward way to enjoy your photo collections across devices.

## Rankings

- #255,400 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION`

## Review summary

PhotoCloud Frame Slideshow is praised for its ability to stream photo slideshows from multiple sources and its overall reliability across devices. Users appreciate its simple, functional design and responsive developer support. However, multiple reviews point out bugs with photo selection and randomization, problems with Google Photos integration, and difficulty using folder filtering. Some criticize the outdated UI and unclear pricing model requiring extra payments to remove ads or unlock features. Despite these issues, many users consider it one of the best available photo slideshow apps.

### Pros

- Allows streaming slideshows from various sources including NAS, Google Photos, and cloud drives.
- Supports slideshow and screensaver functionality with customizable settings like timers.
- Is reliable and stable on multiple devices including Amazon Fire and Android TV.
- Developer is responsive and continuously improving the app.
- App is simple to use and highly functional compared to alternatives.

### Cons

- Bugs and glitches with random photos appearing in slideshows instead of selected ones.
- Issues with Google Photos integration leading to errors or blockages.
- Limited or confusing folder filtering and ignored directory features.
- The app UI is outdated and could be improved, especially on TV versions.
- Additional costs and unclear pricing for features like removing nag screens or screensaver functionality cause dissatisfaction.

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