neon vs PIPCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
neon
Instantly transform your photos with a unique neon filter. Achieve a captivating nighttime flickering light effect and automatic neon drawing with a single tap. Experience the artistic soul of film photography.
- One-click neon filter application
- Nighttime flickering light effect
- Automatic neon drawing
- Film photography aesthetic
- Simple touch interface
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A camera App with just one click is able to give your pictures a special neon effect. It applies a special filter to deliver a night time flickering light effect with automatic neon drawing that will amaze you. With just one touch the images will deliver the soul of the film photography you wish to capture.
PIPCA
Experience the charm of analog photography with professional manual controls. This app offers authentic film simulations, smart focus assistance, and classic analog details like date stamps and texture effects.
- Authentic film simulations
- Pro manual controls (Focus, ISO, Shutter Speed)
- Focus peaking and smart focus reset
- Date stamp overlay
- Adjustable grain, dust, vignette, and light leaks
- Real-time live preview
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PIPLN: The Pro Film Camera Rediscover the joy of analog photography with professional precision. PIPLN combines the nostalgic aesthetics of film with the powerful manual controls of a DSLR. KEY FEATURES: Authentic Film Simulations: Choose from a curated selection of film stocks. Each filter is meticulously crafted to replicate real film aesthetics. Pro Manual Controls: Take full control with manual Focus, ISO, and Shutter Speed dials. Perfect for enthusiasts who want more than just "Auto". Smart Focus Assistance: Focus Peaking: Visualize exactly what's in focus. Smart Reset: AI-powered detection automatically switches back to Auto Focus when you change your subject. Analog Details: Date Stamp: Add that classic orange date stamp to your photos. Real Texture: Toggle Grain, Dust, Vignette, and Light Leaks on or off. Live Preview: What you see is exactly what you get. All effects are rendered in real-time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PIPCA at every 4 days against neon's every 2 weeks. PIPCA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). neon's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
neon costs $0.99 and PIPCA $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for neon against 5.0 for PIPCA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of neon's written reviews are positive against 100% of PIPCA's.
neon ships an update every 2 weeks, PIPCA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | neon | PIPCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 一楠 刘 | Pipln |
Customer experience
neon
PIPCA
In-app purchases
neon
No in-app purchases
PIPCA
No in-app purchases
