# Pins vs Chic

The clearest difference is rating: Pins at 4.9 against Chic's 3.8. Pins also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 49). Chic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pins sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pins holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pins has 1.4K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pins's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chic's.

Pins ships an update every 3 weeks, Chic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pins | Chic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pins-artistic-effects-camera/id1256992655/reviews)** | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [思远 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438711695) | [Xiamen HongTianChuangShi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400726382) |

## What reviewers say

### Pins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pins-artistic-effects-camera/id1256992655)

Create stunning photo collages with a wide array of layouts, backgrounds, and filters. Customize your creations with adjustable gaps and corner angles for a unique touch. Perfect for showcasing your favorite moments in a visually appealing way.

**Highlights:** 100+ pure and powerful layouts, Adjustable gap and corner angles, 60+ fashionable backgrounds, Hundreds of color options, 30+ beautiful filters, Multiple scale support (1:1, 3:4, 9:16)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PINS PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| PINS Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute designs and filters
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetic layouts and collages
- 🌟 Variety of features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 📢 Constant ads/prompts to upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- 0 photo selection issue
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More free design options
- Multilingual support
- Improved free version


### Chic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056)

This app recreates the aesthetic of vintage film cameras with unique filters and effects. It allows users to add artistic elements like light leaks, bubbles, and retro styles to their photos and videos, making everyday moments feel special.

**Highlights:** Vintage film camera aesthetic, Creative filters and effects, Light leak effects, Bubble and bling overlays, Y2K and retro styles, Minivlog recording, Lofi and oil-painted color styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $2.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $3.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $21.99 | per year |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $29.99 | per year |
| NIJI Flow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Satin Glow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic 3D Filter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Portrait G | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic Gemini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Live Photo | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pins free?

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

### Is Chic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pins or Chic?

Pins is rated higher. Pins averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Chic averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do Pins or Chic have ads?

Pins shows ads; Chic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pins or Chic?

Pins ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chic every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pins was updated on September 20, 2026 and Chic on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*