App Store screenshot tooling · Native Mac · No config files
A fastlane frameit alternative
with a GUI instead of a Framefile.
fastlane frameit is the developer-favourite CLI for framing screenshots — free, scriptable, perfect in CI, driven by a Framefile and ImageMagick. Mockly is the visual counterpart: drag a screenshot in, place a real 3D Metal device frame, translate with your own AI key, and upload to App Store Connect — no config files, no dependencies. $12.99, once.
How does Mockly compare to fastlane frameit?
CLI-and-CI vs GUI-and-design. Both frame screenshots; the workflow is the difference.
Interface
Mockly: Native Mac GUI — drag, position, preview.
frameit: Command line, driven by a Framefile.
frameit: Command line, driven by a Framefile.
Frames
Mockly: Real 3D Metal-rendered device geometry.
frameit: Flat 2D device bezels composited with ImageMagick.
frameit: Flat 2D device bezels composited with ImageMagick.
Automation
Mockly: Visual, manual, design-led; ASC upload built in.
frameit: Fully scriptable in CI; pairs with fastlane deliver to upload.
frameit: Fully scriptable in CI; pairs with fastlane deliver to upload.
Cost & setup
Mockly: $12.99 once, no dependencies.
frameit: Free and open-source; needs Ruby/fastlane + ImageMagick.
frameit: Free and open-source; needs Ruby/fastlane + ImageMagick.
Mockly vs fastlane frameit — feature by feature
At-a-glance comparison for developers choosing how to frame their screenshots.
| Feature | Mockly | fastlane frameit |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | GUI (Mac app) | Command line |
| Device frames | 3D (Metal) | 2D bezels |
| Config required | None | Framefile + ImageMagick |
| CI automation | Not the focus | Excellent |
| Translation | Your own AI API key | Manual / per-locale text |
| App Store Connect upload | Built in | Via fastlane deliver |
| Cost | $12.99 once | Free, open-source |
When to pick Mockly
- You want a visual, design-led workflow instead of a Framefile
- You want real 3D device frames, not flat 2D bezels
- You want AI translation with your own key and direct App Store Connect upload
- You'd rather not install Ruby, fastlane, and ImageMagick to frame a screenshot
When to keep fastlane frameit instead
- You frame screenshots automatically in CI on every build
- You already run fastlane (snapshot + deliver) and want it all scripted
- You want a free, open-source, fully reproducible pipeline
FAQ
What is the best fastlane frameit alternative with a GUI?
Mockly. frameit frames screenshots via a Framefile and ImageMagick on the command line; Mockly does the same visual job in a native Mac app — 3D Metal frames, AI translation with your own key, ASC upload — with no config files, $12.99 once.
Is fastlane frameit free, and why pay for Mockly?
frameit is free and open-source and excellent in CI. Mockly is worth $12.99 for a visual workflow: drag in, place a 3D frame, translate with your own key, preview exactly what exports, and upload — no Framefile or ImageMagick.
Does Mockly use 3D device frames unlike frameit?
Yes. frameit composites flat 2D bezels; Mockly renders real 3D geometry with Metal that you can rotate, scale, and angle, preview matching export.
Can I keep using frameit in CI and Mockly for design?
Yes — run frameit in CI for reproducible framing on every build, and use Mockly for a polished, 3D, localized hero set. They're complementary.
Does Mockly need a Framefile or ImageMagick?
No — no Framefile, no JSON config, no ImageMagick. It's self-contained, and export covers every required device size from one project.
Does Mockly upload to App Store Connect?
Yes — direct upload with Keychain-secured credentials. With frameit you'd pass framed images to fastlane deliver to upload.
Ready?
Try Mockly today.
The visual side of frameit — 3D frames, AI translation, ASC upload, no config. $12.99, once.