FisheyeCam vs Shineye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FisheyeCam
Apply a realistic fisheye lens effect to your photos and videos in real-time. Adjust the lens strength, choose background colors, and utilize front/back cameras. Edit existing photos from your album with this effect.
- Real-time fisheye lens display
- Adjustable lens strength
- Three background options (black, white, transparent)
- Flash control
- Front and back camera support
- Photo viewer
- Apply effects to existing photos
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FisheyeCam - Fisheye Lens Camera & Photo Editor Create stunning fisheye photos that stand out on social media! FisheyeCam brings professional fisheye lens effects to your iPhone, making it easy to capture and create eye-catching wide-angle shots. LIVE FISHEYE CAMERA See the fisheye effect in real time through your camera. Adjust the lens strength instantly with an intuitive slider to find your perfect look before you shoot. 5 BEAUTIFUL CREATIVE FILTERS Choose from 5 artistic filters to give your fisheye photos a unique style. Whether you prefer vivid colors, soft tones, or dramatic effects, FisheyeCam has you covered. TURN PHOTOS INTO FISHEYE ART Import any photo from your camera roll and apply the fisheye effect with a tap. Transform memories into creative fisheye masterpieces instantly. CUSTOMIZABLE BACKGROUNDS Frame your fisheye shots with black, white, or transparent backgrounds for maximum creative flexibility. SMOOTH & RESPONSIVE Optimized for fast, smooth performance. The fisheye effect is lightweight and responsive, even on older iPhones. SOCIAL MEDIA READY FisheyeCam photos are designed to look stunning on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and more. Create share-worthy content in seconds. 63 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Available in 63 languages worldwide - FisheyeCam is built for everyone. PREMIUM FEATURES Go Premium to unlock the full FisheyeCam experience: - All 5 filters unlocked - Ad-free experience - Apply fisheye effects to any photo from your album - Monthly subscription with a 30-day free trial - Lifetime plan: one-time purchase, use forever Privacy Policy: https://adolfoi.info/?page_id=197 Terms of Use: https://adolfoi.info/?page_id=501
Shineye
Capture unique perspectives with a digital fisheye lens effect, no physical adapter needed. Enjoy classic camcorder aesthetics and a minimalist interface for easy recording. Save footage locally and maintain privacy with no tracking or login required.
- Digital fisheye recording
- Rotation lock
- Local saves
- Minimalist VX-style UI
- No tracking or login
- 30-day free trial
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Try all features free for 30 days. A subscription or one-time purchase is required to continue using the app after the trial. Prices: - Annual subscription: €19.99 / $17.99 - Lifetime (one-time purchase): €79.99 / $69.99 ShinEye is the world’s first dedicated software fisheye camcorder app. We bring you an easy-to-use lens distortion experience, no physical adapters needed. Just that nostalgic, yet modern, fisheye look straight from your phone. All features require a subscription or one-time purchase after the trial. * True fisheye recording – Classic camcorder aesthetics with digital ease * Rotation lock – Say goodbye to flipped clips * Local saves – Store footage directly on your device * Minimal VX-style UI – No distractions, just record * No tracking, no login – Private by design How it works: * Download ShinEye * Try all features free for 30 days * Continue with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime in-app purchase * Cancel anytime through iOS Settings * Built for iPhone 11 or later Pricing: * Yearly subscription option * Lifetime purchase option available Built by skaters, loved by lo-fi filmmakers and content creators. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FisheyeCam at 2.3 against Shineye's 1.0. FisheyeCam also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Shineye's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FisheyeCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Shineye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FisheyeCam holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
FisheyeCam ships an update every 9 months, Shineye monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FisheyeCam | Shineye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsuhiro Hashimoto | Shinner AB |
In-app purchases
FisheyeCam
- Premium1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime Plan$15.99
Shineye
- Shineye Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Shineye1 Month trial$17.991 Year
- Shineye$69.99
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