# ilumiscope vs Chromagraph Camera

The clearest difference is price: ilumiscope at Free against Chromagraph Camera's $12.99. ilumiscope also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). Chromagraph Camera's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ilumiscope is free to download; Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Chromagraph Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromagraph Camera has 179 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ilumiscope's written reviews are positive against 75% of Chromagraph Camera's.

ilumiscope ships an update every 24 months, Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ilumiscope | Chromagraph Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilumiscope/id1372867022/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [richard wilks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372867021) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## What reviewers say

### ilumiscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilumiscope/id1372867022)

Experience 3D zoetrope animations in daylight without a strobe. Point your device at the artwork, adjust settings, and watch the creations come to life. Discover artwork locations via the developer's social media.

**Highlights:** View 3D zoetrope animations, Record animations, Daylight viewing, Adjustable brightness, Adjustable shutter speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chromagraph Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid, #1 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #43 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a unique approach to mobile photography, bypassing default camera processing for custom color and texture rendering. It allows for detailed adjustments while preserving the original look and stores full-quality raw files.

**Highlights:** Bespoke color and texture rendering, Raw image data processing, Shoot first, see look after, Adjustable color, tone, and texture, Gallery with original raw files, Exportable JPEGs and HEICs

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ilumiscope free?

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

### Is Chromagraph Camera free?

Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ilumiscope or Chromagraph Camera?

Chromagraph Camera is rated higher. ilumiscope averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Chromagraph Camera averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do ilumiscope or Chromagraph Camera have ads?

Neither ilumiscope nor Chromagraph Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ilumiscope or Chromagraph Camera?

ilumiscope ships an update every 24 months, and Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. Most recently, ilumiscope was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chromagraph Camera on November 6, 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.*