Comparison

Nception vs Stamp Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Nception

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
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Create surreal Inception-like videos by choosing from a collection of reality distortion effects and color looks – all with live camera preview. Or take captivating stills using the same effects and looks, both in standard or square format. • Professional Video Effects - Live preview while recording. • Reality Distortion - Create mesmerizing Inception effects. • Cinematic LUTs - Premium color grading presets. • Mirror Reflections - Add symmetrical transformations. • Photo Mode - Apply effects to still images. • Social Format - Perfect for Instagram and TikTok. • Easy-to-Use - Stunning results instantly. • Import and add effects and looks to videos and photos created with other apps. Join more than 200.000 creators who trust nception for stunning visual content. Download now to start creating viral-worthy videos and photos! • App Store ”Editor’s Choice” in the UK and Ireland. • App Store "App of the Day" in 19+ countries. • Featured in App Store's "Today" 10 times in 55 countries. ••• Visual examples: You can find lots of user created examples here: www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nceptionapp/ Or just search Instagram for "nceptionapp". ••• Contributions: Share your own creations to #nceptionapp on Instagram. There's also a link to Instagram #nceptionapp in the "INSPIRATION" section of the app. ••• Frequently Asked Questions ••• • Can I import images and videos with custom resolutions? Absolutely. This also works for pictures that you have cropped or edited within the iPhone's native library. • Why is there no audio in my Nception video? Nception videos are always recorded with audio. However, the sound is muted by default. You can enable audio for any previously recorded video in the “MY NCEPTIONS” view. Just select your silent video, tap the pencil icon to edit, and then tap on the speaker icon to turn the audio on. • How do I remove a color look? Choose your video in “MY NCEPTIONS”, tap edit (the pencil icon), tap the color looks icon and then the reset icon “/“. • How do I activate slow motion recording? In the “VIDEO” view, just tap the frame rate icon (24/30/60/120) to select your preferred recording frame rate. The higher the frame rate while recording, the slower the video will appear when played back at a lower frame rate. • Does Nception support 4K video? Nception supports 4K in-app video recording at 30 fps on iPhone 7 and later. You can switch between HD (1080p) and 4K (2160p) in the "VIDEO" section. • Can I backup or clear my Nception Library? You can access all your original Nception-photos and videos if you connect your iPhone with iTunes. Copy them to any folder you like for backup - or delete them if you want a fast way to clear your Nception Library. Every Nception consists of three files, all starting with the same file name, so just make sure you select all three of them before backup or deletion. And as always, make sure to back up your iPhone before deleting anything. • Will there be more distortion filters, color looks and other features anytime soon? Absolutely! We’re constantly updating Nception with new features and enhancements. Send your suggestions or any questions to support@hugekids.com - we'd love to help you out. Have fun! :) /The Nception Team

About

Stamp Workshop

Features
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Stamp Workshop: Memory Journal turns your photos into beautiful, classic postage stamps, fast. Load a photo (or shoot from camera), choose a frame, apply filters and export a print-ready, high-resolution stamp. This is a paid app (one-time purchase), purchase unlocks all features with no subscriptions. Features: - Quick photo upload or in-app camera capture - Auto-crop and stamp-edge framing - Multiple templates & styles (vintage, modern, retro) - Filters, color adjustments and texture overlays - High-resolution export suitable for printing - Print Layout Feature: Place and print your stamps on A4, A3, or A5 pages, or share them. - Add Texts, Washi Tapes, Stickers and more to print layout - Local processing: photos can stay on your device for privacy - Easy sharing to social apps or email Who is this for? - Anyone who wants to preserve memories creatively - Small businesses and crafters looking for printable stamps - Social users who want polished, shareable images

Screenshots

Nception4 screens
Stamp Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nception at Free against Stamp Workshop's $2.99. Stamp Workshop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Nception is free to download; Stamp Workshop costs $2.99 up front. Nception sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stamp Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nception ships an update monthly, Stamp Workshop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nception versus Stamp Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNceptionStamp Workshop
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (424 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings424 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugekids ABMehmet Serdar Keskin

Bugs and requests

Nception

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Stamp Workshop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nception

One-time1
  • Unlock all effects and looks.$4.99
None

Stamp Workshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nception free?
Nception is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stamp Workshop free?
Stamp Workshop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nception or Stamp Workshop have ads?
Neither Nception nor Stamp Workshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nception or Stamp Workshop?
Nception ships an update monthly, and Stamp Workshop every 4 days. Most recently, Nception was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stamp Workshop on October 24, 2026.

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