# FilmShot vs Chic

FilmShot and Chic both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Chic's written reviews are positive against 0% of FilmShot's. FilmShot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FilmShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for FilmShot against 3.8 for Chic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of FilmShot's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chic's.

FilmShot ships an update weekly, Chic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmShot | Chic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmshot/id1335904464/reviews) | **[3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏程 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310153360) | [Xiamen HongTianChuangShi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400726382) |

## What reviewers say

### FilmShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmshot/id1335904464)

Capture and edit photos and videos with a vintage film aesthetic. Apply retro filters and effects to your media for a nostalgic look. Offers a fun and easy way to transform your content.

**Highlights:** Retro film camera, Record video with film effects, Edit photos from album, Apply vintage filters, Funny and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FilmShot PRO | $4.99 | per month |


### 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 FilmShot free?

FilmShot 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, FilmShot or Chic?

Chic is rated higher. FilmShot averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Chic averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do FilmShot or Chic have ads?

Neither FilmShot nor Chic shows ads.

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

FilmShot ships an update weekly, and Chic every 4 weeks. Most recently, FilmShot was updated on September 14, 2026 and Chic on October 17, 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.*