Comparison

GAMMA 35mm vs HRZN

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

Head to head
About

GAMMA 35mm

Apply cinematic analog film looks to your photos and videos with 20 realistic emulations. This tool offers high-definition exports and pixel-by-pixel color conversion for impressive realism. It's completely free and ad-free, compatible with popular editing software.

Highlights
  • 20 unique analog styles
  • Real film print emulations
  • Pixel-by-pixel color conversion
  • High-definition export
  • Free and ad-free
Features
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Use the hashtag #gamma35mm on Instagram :-) GAMMA 35mm gives a cinematic look to your photos with 20 analog styles inspired on real color film prints. When you apply a filter to your image, the engine will convert colors pixel per pixel. Render is impressive of realism. Images are saved in high resolution, without quality loss. These filters can be used on photos and videos on your computer, Mac/Windows, and are compatible with Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci, FCPX, Capture One, Pixelmator and more. Please visit: gamma35mm.com ‣ 20 unique styles ‣ Real film print emulations ‣ Color conversion pixel per pixel ‣ Export in high definition ‣ Completely free ‣ No annoying ad Enjoy!

About

HRZN

Create cinematic photos with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and a variety of custom film effects. Design your own unique cameras with adjustable aspect ratios, film styles, preferred lenses, and fine-tuned details. Import existing photos to apply consistent edits for batch posting.

Highlights
  • 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio
  • Handpicked film effects
  • Custom camera creation
  • Adjustable aspect ratios
  • Customizable film effects
  • Import and edit photos
  • Timestamp overlays
Features
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◎ Life in Ultrawide 21:9 Make cinematic photos set in the ultra-wide 21:9 format, directly from your iPhone. Complete the look with handpicked film effects that were HRZN originals: - Metropolitan — a modern film that produces subtly vivid colours - Cosmos — a dramatic film for high-contrast black-and-white shots - Violla — an artistic choice for colours that resemble those on an instant photo from the ’80s … and 40+ more. ◎ Make Your Cameras Life is more than cinema. You can build your own custom cameras that launch with one tap, ready for your day’s mood. Customize your camera with: - Aspect Ratios — the classic 1:1 square, a portrait-worthy large frame emulating 6:7, or DSLR 2:3. - Film Effects — customize the film effect that fits your mood, with customizable intensity to apply. - Preferred Lens — designate a selfie camera, or shoot landscape always with 20mm. The choice is yours! - Fine-tune details — further customize your look with highlight/shadow adjustments, colour fade, vignette, and exposure. - Timestamps! Ring in the nostalgia with handcrafted timestamp overlays that represent key eras of photography history ◎ Import Photos Once you build a camera, you can import photos from Photo Library. Edit your photos for a consistent look, suitable for posting online in a batch. HRZN is closely integrated with your iOS and iPadOS Photo Library. Your edits are always non-destructive and allow do-overs. Edit away! ◎ Find Inspirations Discover editor-curated film effects in the app. The “Discovery” tab is the best place for experiments and trials alike.

Screenshots

GAMMA 35mm3 screens
HRZN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GAMMA 35mm at none against HRZN's 5. GAMMA 35mm also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). HRZN's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 59 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. HRZN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GAMMA 35mm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GAMMA 35mm against 4.5 for HRZN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 62 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 79% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GAMMA 35mm ships an update every 59 months, HRZN monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GAMMA 35mm versus HRZN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGAMMA 35mmHRZN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (22 ratings)4.5 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2262 — better
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin LambinetSasquatch Studio Inc.

Customer experience

GAMMA 35mm

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative5.4%

HRZN

All ratings62 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.6%

In-app purchases

None

GAMMA 35mm

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HRZN

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership: Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Membership: Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Membership: Lifetime2 variants$24.99
  • Unlock Everything (Legacy)$24.99

Questions

Is GAMMA 35mm free?
GAMMA 35mm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HRZN free?
HRZN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GAMMA 35mm or HRZN?
HRZN is rated higher. GAMMA 35mm averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while HRZN averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.
Do GAMMA 35mm or HRZN have ads?
Neither GAMMA 35mm nor HRZN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GAMMA 35mm or HRZN?
GAMMA 35mm ships an update every 59 months, and HRZN monthly. Most recently, GAMMA 35mm was updated on October 22, 2026 and HRZN on October 25, 2026.

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