# PhiApp vs NEEWER Studio

The clearest difference is rating: NEEWER Studio at 4.4 against PhiApp's 3.2. NEEWER Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhiApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. NEEWER Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

NEEWER Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEEWER Studio has 592 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PhiApp's written reviews are positive against 31% of NEEWER Studio's.

PhiApp ships an update every 5 weeks, NEEWER Studio fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhiApp | NEEWER Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiapp/id1022074880/reviews) | **[4.4 (592 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **592** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhiAcademy GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469537636) | [Shenzhen NEEWER Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455948339) |

## What reviewers say

### PhiApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phiapp/id1022074880)

This app serves both artists and clients in the beauty industry. Artists can access advanced tools for various treatments, medical consultations, and client management. Clients can find artists, manage their treatment history, and receive aftercare information.

**Highlights:** Symmetry tools for beauty treatments, Direct medical consultant access, Extensive FAQ database, Product and course notifications, Salon and staff scheduling calendar, Client medical and treatment history, Find local Phi Artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhiApp PRO | $6.49 | per month |
| PhiApp PRO | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| PhiApp PRO | $59.99 | per year |


### NEEWER Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340)

This platform allows photographers to manage their smart hardware. It facilitates quick interaction between mobile phones and connected photography equipment.

**Highlights:** Smart hardware management, Photography equipment control, Mobile phone integration, Rapid interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💡 Customizable lighting setups
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login/registration problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to devices
- Lights not responding to app controls
- Saved settings not persisting
- Verification emails not being received
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Custom lighting sequences and timing
- Ability to save different settings for each light
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved group/scene management
- iPad-optimized UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhiApp free?

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

### Is NEEWER Studio free?

NEEWER Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhiApp or NEEWER Studio?

NEEWER Studio is rated higher. PhiApp averages 3.2 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while NEEWER Studio averages 4.4 from 592 ratings.

### Do PhiApp or NEEWER Studio have ads?

Neither PhiApp nor NEEWER Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhiApp or NEEWER Studio?

PhiApp ships an update every 5 weeks, and NEEWER Studio fortnightly. Most recently, PhiApp was updated on October 14, 2026 and NEEWER Studio on October 14, 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.*