Comparison

Cutisan vs PhotonCam

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

Head to head
About

Cutisan

Create and discover unique wallpapers with a vast library and intuitive tools. Transform your favorite images into elegant backgrounds for any device. Enjoy a curated collection and easy-to-use creation features.

Highlights
  • Extensive wallpaper library
  • Multiple device size options
  • One-click wallpaper creation
  • New 'Xiao Ban' creation style
  • High-quality curated wallpapers
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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【壁纸瀑布流全面升级】 四年来坚持提供高品质壁纸的我们,对于一张好壁纸的定义,再熟悉不过。 已有 25 大分类,提供多种尺寸,以适用于手机、平板和电脑。 相比壁纸库的数量,我们更在意的是每一张壁纸都能如您心意。 【一键制作独一无二的壁纸】 将您所爱的图片,变成优雅壁纸,是 Cutisan 诞生的初衷。 这次我们又增加了一款新制作样式:小半。依旧秉承「轻松制作,优雅好看」的原则。 相比功能的自由度,我们更在意的是每一次制作都能让您省心。 【Cutisan Pro 会员】 过去四年里,我们成长得的确很慢,但也从一款不起眼的小众应用,变成了拥有近百万用户的壁纸应用。难以支撑的服务器成本,双平台 APP 的研发成本,坚持由摄影师提供壁纸筛选服务的人力成本 ... 为此我们不得不推出「Cutisan Pro 会员」,以保证长久和可靠的服务。 我们将原有的功能保留给了免费用户。没有增加广告,没有烦人的弹窗,没有隐私权限。依旧不少的优质壁纸,依旧好用的制作功能。而会员将享有全部壁纸及功能,包括后续将推出的新功能和新制作样式。 无论如何,很感谢大家一直以来的支持。

About

PhotonCam

Capture stunning photos with advanced controls and edit them with professional tools. Enhance images with custom frames, filters, and LUTs. Offers a trial mode with watermarks and subscription options for full access.

Highlights
  • ProRaw and 48MP capture
  • Manual camera controls
  • HDR and Live Photo support
  • Customizable frames and filters
  • LUT import for unique styles
  • ACR-level editing tools
Features
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PhotonCam offers a professional-level camera experience with the following features: - Capture photos using ProRaw and 48MP on your high-end iPhone. You can also use manual camera controls to capture the perfect shot. - Capture and edit photos while preserving HDR effect. - Capture and edit Live Photo to relive the moment you love. - Enhance your captured or edited photos by adding Frames, giving each image a personalized and distinctive touch. You can also design your unique Frames by setting various styles. Explore the Frame Workshop to start designing your Frames. - Want some bokeh blur? Portrait mode is right there for you. - Choose from a variety of built-in filters for use during capture or photo editing. - Create your own filters using the provided tools, in addition to the built-in options. - Utilize ACR-level tools to edit photos or filters, including control over lighting, color grading, color mixing, and various other effects. - As a professional photographer, you can edit your photos and create a Lookup Table Cube using desktop software like Photoshop. You can then import it as a filter, allowing you to shoot in your unique style. - Import photos from your camera to edit and export using the aforementioned built-in tools. - Add a date stamp to your photos to create a film-look effect. You can try the app in Trial mode without any subscription. However, photos saved in Trial mode will have watermarks on them. To access the app's full features, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required. Privacy policy: https://juniperphoton.dev/photoncam/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cutisan4 screens
PhotonCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PhotonCam at every 6 days against Cutisan's every 3 weeks. PhotonCam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (94% vs 77%). Cutisan's advantage is iOS requirement (10 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cutisan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PhotonCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotonCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Cutisan's written reviews are positive against 94% of PhotonCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutisan ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotonCam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cutisan versus PhotonCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutisanPhotonCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (47 ratings)4.7 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews93.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4760 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鑫 吴伟超 邓

Customer experience

Cutisan

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative14.6%

PhotonCam

All ratings60 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cutisan

One-time1
  • Cutisan Pro 会员年卡$3.99
4 purchases

PhotonCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly payment7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thank You Coffee$3.99
  • One-time purchase$14.99

Questions

Is Cutisan free?
Cutisan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotonCam free?
PhotonCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cutisan or PhotonCam?
PhotonCam is rated higher. Cutisan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PhotonCam averages 4.7 from 60 ratings.
Do Cutisan or PhotonCam have ads?
Neither Cutisan nor PhotonCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cutisan or PhotonCam?
Cutisan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotonCam every 6 days. Most recently, Cutisan was updated on November 11, 2026 and PhotonCam on November 7, 2026.

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