DiscoMachine Lite vs Efecto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiscoMachine Lite
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◆An AR camera app that transforms the space in front of you into a sparkling neon disco. ◆Instantly turns any space into a party vibe. Perfect for fun videos with friends or loved ones. ◆Every scene — night views, indoors, city streets — comes alive with glittering neon effects. Effects move rhythmically to the BGM, creating endlessly entertaining visuals. ◆In addition to built-in BGM, you can also use your own music as the background track. *DRM-protected songs (such as purchased songs) may not be available for playback. ◆Share your recorded videos directly to TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), and more. ◆Lite Version Limitations Only one built-in song can be selected. A LITE VERSION watermark will be added. ◆If you enjoy the Lite version, please consider purchasing the full version "DiscoMachine" — enjoy it without the watermark. *Before purchasing the paid version, we recommend first confirming that the Lite version works satisfactorily on your device.
Efecto
Apply unique, handcrafted filters to your photos to give them a distinctive style. Adjust effects like blur and contrast to further refine your images before saving or sharing.
- Handcrafted photo filters
- Adjustable blur and contrast
- Sketch and color effects
- Save to camera roll
- Direct sharing from app
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Efecto makes it easy to give your photos a fresh look with hand-crafted filters and simple, responsive editing tools. Pick an image from your library, try different filter styles, adjust the details, crop the frame, and save the version you like best. The interface is designed to stay quick and approachable, so you can experiment freely without slowing down your workflow. Features: • Choose photos from your device in a few taps • Browse a collection of distinctive filter looks • Fine-tune your image with simple adjustments • Crop for a tighter composition • Preview changes quickly and save your final edit Efecto is for anyone who wants creative results without the overhead of a full professional editor. It is a clean, focused way to explore different moods, styles, and finishing touches right on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Efecto at every 6 months against DiscoMachine Lite's every 19 months. DiscoMachine Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DiscoMachine Lite ships an update every 19 months, Efecto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiscoMachine Lite | Efecto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KOJI HARA | phi & co. |
In-app purchases
DiscoMachine Lite
No in-app purchases
Efecto
No in-app purchases
