Comparison

Halframe vs nomini camera

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

Head to head
About

Halframe

Capture photos using a unique half-frame camera simulation. Take 24 half frames, equivalent to 12 full photos per roll, and develop them to view your creations. The development process takes 30 minutes.

Highlights
  • 24 half-frame photos per roll
  • 12 full photos per roll
  • Develop film rolls anytime
  • 30-minute development time
  • View photos after development
Features
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***To get the best experience, please do not download it on any devices other than iPhones.*** * You could take 24 half frames, which are 12 photos with every film roll. * You could develop the film roll no matter it's finished or not. * Film development requires 30 minutes, you could view the photos only after it's finished.

About

nomini camera

This app simulates the experience of using various instant and film cameras, applying unique filters and effects instantly after taking a photo. It aims to simplify the photography process by eliminating the need for complex post-production adjustments, allowing users to focus on capturing moments with a vintage aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Instant camera simulation
  • Vintage film effects
  • No post-production needed
  • Multiple camera styles
  • Nostalgic filters
  • Unique textures and granularity
Features
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nomini is a portable photography application that focuses on camera simulation and photography effects. The original intention of nomini design is to help amateur photographers focus on the photography itself without the need for complex post production color adjustment. After taking a photo, the granularity, texture, film, solution, and photo paper will be imaged instantly, just like the working principle of a real camera. *Inst W Inspired by the Instant mini 11, it adds built-in nostalgia for easy photos with a vintage mood. *Inst C Instant-style imaging with auto exposure and focus, creating a photo without long processing. *Beauty3 Retro CCD tones and soft beauty effects for glowing skin and warm, everyday moments. *Inst Evo Ink-toned development fades bold color, keeping the focus on story, emotion, and quiet texture. *Inst Now Polar's classic instant design, familiar to longtime users and still appealing to a younger crowd. *503cx Lightweight body design and refined imaging, made for landscapes, still life, and portraits. *m532 Compact CCD imaging with soft color, low saturation, and a crisp digital texture for quick shots. *135 D A 135-format film camera that recreates slide and negative looks through tone, color, and grain. *Toyboy Disposable-camera style with rich colors and vivid grain, trading precision controls for spontaneity. *ixuss A slim card-camera look with a large LCD feel, built around compact, stylish digital snapshots. *Halo Half-frame shooting uses half of 135 film, turning a standard 36-roll feel into 72 compact frames. *xpan Wide panoramic framing captures more of the scene, adding a cinematic story feel to every print. *Classic Classic Leica-inspired styling with reddish color and heavier grain for a warm German-film character. *XS 70 Inspired by classic FJ NC tones, it brings a refined nostalgic image with soft, film-like light. *XZ1 Burnt amber tones soften highlights and warm shadows, giving everyday shots a toasted retro grain. These small features contain infinite possibilities. If you share your photos on other communities, you can tag them with the hashtag # Nomini. Your recommendations are our motivation to keep going! About nomini PRO Subscription - The fee will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation - Your subscription will automatically update unless you turn off automatic updates at least 24 hours before the end of the usage period - Your account will be charged again within 24 hours before the end of use - You can go to the "Apple ID" in the system settings to manage subscriptions and turn off automatic updates Terms of Use: https://tok-cam.web.app/tess/termsOfUse.html Privacy policy: https://tok-cam.web.app/tess/privacyAgree.html

Screenshots

Halframe4 screens
nomini camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: nomini camera at Free against Halframe's $1.99. Halframe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On ratings volume, ads 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

nomini camera is free to download; Halframe costs $1.99 up front. nomini camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Halframe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Halframe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Halframe's written reviews are positive against 50% of nomini camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halframe ships an update every 9 days, nomini camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Halframe versus nomini camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalframenomini camera
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer哲磊 陈英瑜 许

Customer experience

Halframe

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.2%

nomini camera

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Halframe

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

nomini camera

Subscriptions2
  • nomini PRO month subscribe$1.991 Month
  • nomini PRO year subscribe$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • nomini PRO (Life-time)$6.99

Questions

Is Halframe free?
Halframe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is nomini camera free?
nomini camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Halframe or nomini camera?
Halframe is rated higher. Halframe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while nomini camera averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Halframe or nomini camera have ads?
Neither Halframe nor nomini camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halframe or nomini camera?
Halframe ships an update every 9 days, and nomini camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Halframe was updated on November 6, 2026 and nomini camera on October 30, 2026.

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