# Lightning Artist vs bitwave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightning Artist at none against bitwave's 5. Lightning Artist also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bitwave sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Lightning Artist asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Artist | bitwave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwave-art-tech-camera/id6480365065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Fox-Gieg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204862213) | [Demian Nezhdanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703677495) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Artist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-artist/id1204862214)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### bitwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwave-art-tech-camera/id6480365065)

This app offers real-time experimental photo and video effects using visual systems like ASCII, dithering, and computer vision. Users can adjust presets, create custom ones, and use image regions to influence visual processing.

**Highlights:** Real-time visual camera effects, ASCII, dither, halftone, stipple processing, Computer Vision masks and object-based effects, Live photo and video capture, Import and edit existing media, Custom preset creation, Video export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bitwave PRO WEEKLY | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Optional tip to support Bitwave. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Optional tip to support Bitwave. | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Optional tip to support Bitwave. | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Artist free?

Lightning Artist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is bitwave free?

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

### Do Lightning Artist or bitwave have ads?

Neither Lightning Artist nor bitwave shows ads.

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