# Nception vs Crowbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crowbox at 100% against Nception's 63%. Crowbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Nception's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (424 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nception sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crowbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crowbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nception has 424 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Nception's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crowbox's.

Nception ships an update monthly, Crowbox every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nception | Crowbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowbox/id1463216934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **424** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugekids AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/373198657) | [Cyan, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183537148) |

## What reviewers say

### Nception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825)

Create surreal videos and captivating stills with reality distortion effects and cinematic color grading. Apply these effects live while recording or to existing media. Perfect for social media, this app offers easy-to-use tools for stunning visual content.

**Highlights:** Live camera preview for video effects, Reality distortion effects, Cinematic color grading LUTs, Mirror reflection transformations, Photo mode for still images, Social media format options, Import and edit existing media

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all effects and looks. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Powerful and versatile effects
- 🌟 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Great for creative visuals
- 💡 Unique and mind-bending features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Locked features requiring additional payment
- 🔍 Limited import options (only from camera roll)
- 🔄 Lack of customization and control over effects
- 🔇 No audio support for exported videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recording videos
- Exported videos not saving to camera roll
- Issues with effects after OS updates
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Implement more advanced editing tools
- Allow importing photos from all albums
- Provide option to adjust strength/angle of effects
- Add audio support for exported videos


### Crowbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowbox/id1463216934)

Easily share your photos directly to friends' iPhones without uploading to the cloud. Control the slideshow experience while others view on their own devices, perfect for sharing moments without cluttering their phones or requiring internet access.

**Highlights:** Show photos on others' iPhones, Direct device-to-device sharing, No internet or cloud required, User controls the slideshow, No account or login needed, Safe and secure photo sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Album option | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nception free?

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

### Is Crowbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nception or Crowbox?

Crowbox is rated higher. Nception averages 4.5 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Crowbox averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Nception or Crowbox have ads?

Neither Nception nor Crowbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nception or Crowbox?

Nception ships an update monthly, and Crowbox every 22 months. Most recently, Nception was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crowbox on November 3, 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.*