Laboscope vs Photo Blaster FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Laboscope
This app offers a unique way to observe and capture the intricate beauty of natural ecosystems. It transforms everyday natural elements into abstract, ever-changing visual patterns, encouraging close observation and appreciation of nature's complexity.
- Unique visual pattern generation
- Close observation tool
- Capture natural beauty
- Discover ecosystems
- Artistic and scientific collaboration
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In 1816 scientist Sir David Brewster invented the kaleidoscope. In 2015 Art Lab Gnesta presents Laboscope, a new tool for unique observations. A decaying leaf in a mudpit transforms into a suggestive body. A sprouting bud creates intricate patterns. Just like snowflakes Laboscope never duplicates its output. Discover the ecosystems around you. With Laboscope you have an instrument for close observations, unique perspectives and a tool for you to capture the beauty. Art Lab Gnesta is collaborating with the research network Earth Colab in a mutual artistic, pedagogical and ecopolitical quest where artistic practice and natural sciences intertwine. Laboscope is an outcome of this collaboration. The work has been moderated by Erik Rören and Signe Johannessen in dialogue with approximately 100 8th graders from Frejaskolan in Gnesta, Sweden. A celebration of nature’s multifaceted beauty!
Photo Blaster FX
Transform your camera into a creative tool with real-time, mind-bending effects. Apply over 300 unique filters to live camera feeds or existing photos, with deep customization options. Capture stunning images and videos with instant visual transformations.
- Real-time camera effects
- 311 effects across 6 categories
- Live photo and video capture
- Deep effect customization
- Random effect generator
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Favorites and grid overlay
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PHOTO BLASTER — Real-Time Camera Effects Turn your camera into a mind-bending creative machine. Photo Blaster applies 311 wild, trippy, and beautiful effects to your live camera feed or any photo from your library — in real time, on device, instantly. LIVE CAMERA EFFECTS Point your camera at anything and watch it transform in real time. Stack multiple effects together, tweak every parameter, and see the result live before you shoot. SNAP & RECORD Tap the shutter to save a photo. Hold it down to record a video — everything you see gets captured exactly as it looks, effects and all. Saved straight to your Photos library. 311 EFFECTS ACROSS 6 CATEGORIES Glitch, Color, Distort, Overlay, Texture, and Trippy — from VHS and datamosh to kaleidoscope, plasma, neon, fire, fractal warp, and hundreds more. RANDOM MODE Can't decide? Hit RANDOM and let the app surprise you with a wild effect combo. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION Every effect has its own parameters — speed, intensity, color, scale, and more. Dial in exactly the look you want. PINCH TO ZOOM Zoom your camera up to 8x while effects run live on top. FAVOURITES Star your go-to effects to pin them at the front of the panel. TORCH AND GRID Built-in torch toggle and rule-of-thirds grid overlay for better shots in any light. FREE TO TRY 30 effects are completely free — no time limit, no watermark. Unlock all 311 with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. Ever. Warning: Flashes of light or intense, repetitive visual patterns can trigger seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. Made by illmentalityapps. For support email illmentalityapps@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Photo Blaster FX at 5.0 against Laboscope's 3.3. Laboscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Photo Blaster FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Laboscope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Blaster FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Laboscope | Photo Blaster FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extransit | Michael Brown |
In-app purchases
Laboscope
No in-app purchases
Photo Blaster FX
- Unlock All Effects$4.99
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