HRZN vs MistLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HRZN
Create cinematic photos with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and a variety of custom film effects. Design your own unique cameras with adjustable aspect ratios, film styles, preferred lenses, and fine-tuned details. Import existing photos to apply consistent edits for batch posting.
- 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio
- Handpicked film effects
- Custom camera creation
- Adjustable aspect ratios
- Customizable film effects
- Import and edit photos
- Timestamp overlays
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◎ Life in Ultrawide 21:9 Make cinematic photos set in the ultra-wide 21:9 format, directly from your iPhone. Complete the look with handpicked film effects that were HRZN originals: - Metropolitan — a modern film that produces subtly vivid colours - Cosmos — a dramatic film for high-contrast black-and-white shots - Violla — an artistic choice for colours that resemble those on an instant photo from the ’80s … and 40+ more. ◎ Make Your Cameras Life is more than cinema. You can build your own custom cameras that launch with one tap, ready for your day’s mood. Customize your camera with: - Aspect Ratios — the classic 1:1 square, a portrait-worthy large frame emulating 6:7, or DSLR 2:3. - Film Effects — customize the film effect that fits your mood, with customizable intensity to apply. - Preferred Lens — designate a selfie camera, or shoot landscape always with 20mm. The choice is yours! - Fine-tune details — further customize your look with highlight/shadow adjustments, colour fade, vignette, and exposure. - Timestamps! Ring in the nostalgia with handcrafted timestamp overlays that represent key eras of photography history ◎ Import Photos Once you build a camera, you can import photos from Photo Library. Edit your photos for a consistent look, suitable for posting online in a batch. HRZN is closely integrated with your iOS and iPadOS Photo Library. Your edits are always non-destructive and allow do-overs. Edit away! ◎ Find Inspirations Discover editor-curated film effects in the app. The “Discovery” tab is the best place for experiments and trials alike.
MistLens
This app offers real-time Black Mist filter effects for photos and videos, allowing users to preview cinematic softness and atmospheric depth before capturing. Adjust intensity and highlight thresholds to achieve a desired look.
- Real-time Black Mist filter rendering
- Adjustable filter intensity
- Highlight threshold control
- Brightness adjustment
- Rear multi-lens support
- Dual black/white themes
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I have always loved the Black Mist look, especially the way it softens highlights while keeping texture in the image. It can make skin feel naturally luminous and gives photos and videos a warm cinematic atmosphere. Most Black Mist apps apply the effect only after capture. MistLens was built so you can see the atmosphere in real time before pressing the shutter. MistLens is a camera app for photography lovers and cinematic image makers who want real-time Black Mist, film color, and tactile camera controls. Key features: - Real-time Black Mist rendering for photos and videos - Preview Black Mist on existing photos from the in-app album, then save a separate edited copy - New ARRI-style cinematic color filter for a film-inspired look - Dedicated controls for Black Mist intensity, highlight threshold, and brightness - Rear multi-lens switching support - Modern skeuomorphic design with black and white themes Support:https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/43osHqSqva1Y7W Privacy Policy: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/o7fMGXyTpMIR5w Terms of Use: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/ygG5ztrtY5FRex
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HRZN at 79% against MistLens's 26%. HRZN also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). MistLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On 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
HRZN is free to download; MistLens costs $2.99 up front. HRZN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MistLens asks for nothing beyond the download.
HRZN ships an update monthly, MistLens every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | HRZN | MistLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sasquatch Studio Inc. | Dongguan Tuesday Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HRZN
MistLens
In-app purchases
HRZN
- Pro Membership: Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Membership: Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Pro Membership: Lifetime2 variants$24.99
- Unlock Everything (Legacy)$24.99
MistLens
No in-app purchases









