Comparison

DiscoMachine Lite vs Helen's Filter

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

Head to head
About

DiscoMachine Lite

Features
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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.

About

Helen's Filter

Features
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Helen's Filter is your new go-to photo filter app, bringing elegant, Pinterest-inspired aesthetic filters to your fingertips. Designed for those who appreciate soft tones, curated visuals, and a high-quality visual feed, Helen's Filter helps you transform your photos effortlessly. Features: Apply exclusive filters like Sunset Pastel, Soft Rose Tone, Creamy Glow, and Neutral Portrait Live filter previews and one-tap application Adjustable exposure, contrast, and brightness with intuitive sliders Long-press to preview the original photo Save directly to your photo library Elegant and minimal UI for a seamless experience Optimized for both portrait and landscape photos Whether you're a content creator, aesthetic lover, or just want your feed to pop, Helen’s Filter gives you pro-level filters with simplicity.

Screenshots

DiscoMachine Lite3 screens
Helen's Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helen's Filter at every 2 days against DiscoMachine Lite's every 19 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiscoMachine Lite ships an update every 19 months, Helen's Filter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DiscoMachine Lite versus Helen's Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscoMachine LiteHelen's Filter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOJI HARAGuliz Konca Adiller

In-app purchases

None

DiscoMachine Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Helen's Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiscoMachine Lite free?
DiscoMachine Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helen's Filter free?
Helen's Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiscoMachine Lite or Helen's Filter have ads?
Neither DiscoMachine Lite nor Helen's Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiscoMachine Lite or Helen's Filter?
DiscoMachine Lite ships an update every 19 months, and Helen's Filter every 2 days. Most recently, DiscoMachine Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Helen's Filter on September 24, 2026.

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