# Effectum vs Tapework

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Effectum at 11.4 against Tapework's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Effectum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tapework sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effectum | Tapework |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectum/id1071713922/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huy Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030216928) | [Artur Aiupov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855285401) |

## What reviewers say

### Effectum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectum/id1071713922)

This photo editing app offers a wide range of effects, light textures, and adjustment options to enhance your images. Easily create double exposures and add text or artwork to personalize your photos.

**Highlights:** 156 effects across 8 groups, 128 light textures with blend modes, 22 advanced adjustment options, Double exposure tools, Add text and artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Buy Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tapework

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapework-real-vhs-video/id6778725988)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tapework Pro — Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Tapework Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effectum free?

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

### Is Tapework free?

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

### Do Effectum or Tapework have ads?

Neither Effectum nor Tapework shows ads.

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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.*