# Nception vs TiltShift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nception at 63% against TiltShift's 11%. Nception also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nception holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nception has 424 ratings behind it against 3, 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 11% of TiltShift's.

Nception ships an update monthly, TiltShift every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nception | TiltShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **424** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugekids AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/373198657) | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) |

## 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


### TiltShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578)

Create a miniature model effect on your photos by adjusting the focus and depth of field. Enhance your images by fine-tuning brightness and chroma for a visually appealing preview of the tilt-shift effect.

**Highlights:** Miniature model effect, Adjustable focus position, Depth of field control, Brightness adjustment, Chroma adjustment, Visual effect preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-app purchase | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nception free?

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

### Is TiltShift free?

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

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

Nception is rated higher. Nception averages 4.5 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while TiltShift averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Nception or TiltShift have ads?

TiltShift shows ads; Nception does not.

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

Nception ships an update monthly, and TiltShift every 20 months. Most recently, Nception was updated on October 21, 2026 and TiltShift on October 25, 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.*