# Effectum vs CDNC

The clearest difference is rating: Effectum at 5.0 against CDNC's 3.7. Effectum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). CDNC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Effectum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Effectum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Effectum ships an update every 5 months, CDNC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effectum | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectum/id1071713922/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 691 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huy Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030216928) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## 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 |


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls and advanced color grading tools. It allows users to apply cinematic looks, refine footage with detailed color adjustments, and export in high-quality formats. Features include ProRes recording, shutter drag for motion blur, and stabilization.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls (exposure, shutter, focus, white balance), Built-in Film Looks with live preview, Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL), ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, CDNC Steady stabilization, Framing guides and histogram

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effectum free?

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

### Is CDNC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Effectum or CDNC?

Effectum is rated higher. Effectum averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CDNC averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Effectum or CDNC have ads?

CDNC shows ads; Effectum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Effectum or CDNC?

Effectum ships an update every 5 months, and CDNC fortnightly. Most recently, Effectum was updated on October 12, 2026 and CDNC on October 10, 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.*