Comparison

Photon Camera vs 4DGram

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

Head to head
About

Photon Camera

Transform your iPhone into a professional camera with full manual controls. Achieve DSLR-quality photos with advanced tools like focus peaking, live exposure, and RAW capture. Take creative control with AI processing options and a minimalist interface.

Highlights
  • Full manual control (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
  • Focus peaking and focus loupe
  • Live exposure and histogram
  • RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, and JPEG capture
  • Adjustable AI processing (Process Control)
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • Image browser with photo details
Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a powerful photography tool with Photon Camera. Ideal for passionate enthusiasts and those venturing into professional photography, Photon Camera ensures DSLR-quality captures with every tap. DSLR-Quality Photos with Professional Features Photon Camera brings DSLR-quality photos to your iPhone and iPad with professional features for full manual control. Adjust focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and, on iPhone 18 Pro, aperture, to capture unbelievable images. The ultimate camera app for creative photographers. Minimalist, Intuitive Design Ditch the clutter and focus on your shot. Photon sports a sleek, minimalist design that puts essential features at your fingertips. Clearly labeled, high-contrast, easy-to-tap controls give you instant access to focus, exposure, and white balance, so you can capture the perfect shot every time. Powerful, Professional Tools Experience the best of professional photography on your iPhone and iPad. Photon Camera equips you with robust tools such as live exposure, histogram, level, a focus loupe, timer, exposure clipping, and focus peaking, ensuring you capture exactly what you want. A Native iPad Camera Photon is built for iPad. All your pro tools are there: manual controls, histogram, level, focus peaking, and loupe, with layouts designed for the larger screen. A dedicated editing sidebar gives your photos more room while keeping adjustments close at hand. Smart, Precise Editing Edit with the same precision you shoot with. Smart Selection lets you tap an object and adjust it independently: Photon detects its edges, so you can brighten your subject, cool the background, or give each its own look. Blur and Sharpen tools let you soften a background or bring out detail, across the whole image or just a selection. On iPad, a dedicated editing sidebar gives your photos more room while keeping adjustments close at hand. Smart Selection requires iOS 27. Take Creative Control with Process Control Go beyond the basics of RAW photography with Process Control. This innovative tool lets you select the level of AI processing applied to your photos on a scale from 0% to 100%. Whether you prefer unprocessed RAW purity, fully enhanced photos, or something in between, Process Control ensures your creative vision comes to life. Process Control photos open directly in the editor, ready for finishing touches. Seamless Image Browser Relive your memories in a swipe with our easy-to-use image browser. Browse through your recent captures, get detailed insights about each photo, move smoothly into the editor, and share or delete with a single tap. Why Choose Photon? Simple, clutter-free interface designed for focused photography A native camera experience on iPad Capture in any format you like, including True RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, JPEG, and JPEG XL (iPhone 16 Pro and later). Or combine RAW and non-RAW formats. Instant access to manual controls, including Best-on-iPhone focus tools and manual aperture on iPhone 18 Pro, also through Camera Control Smart Selection, Blur, and Sharpen for precise, targeted edits Professional tools like live exposure, histogram, level, focus peaking, loupe, timer, exposure clipping, reliable RAW burst shooting, and external storage (iPhone 15 Pro and later) A user-friendly image browser that doubles as your digital photo album Photon Studio companion app that shows a live preview as you shoot your photos! Free for all Photon Pro users. Join the community of aspiring photographers taking their iPhone and iPad photography to the next level with Photon. It is not just a camera; it is a tool to unleash your creative vision. Download now and start capturing the world around you in stunning detail. You can review terms of use at https://photon.cam/terms/.

About

4DGram

Connect with nearby users to take photos for each other, eliminating the need to ask strangers. Coordinate via in-app chat and build a trusted community through mutual photo exchanges and ratings.

Highlights
  • Connect with nearby users
  • Request photo assistance (Duets)
  • In-app chat for coordination
  • Mutual photo exchange
  • User ratings for trust
  • Location sharing control
Features
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Ever been in the perfect spot but had no one to take the photo? 4DGram makes it easy to get great pictures without awkwardly asking strangers. 4DGram connects you with nearby users who also want better photos. Request a Duet, help each other take pictures, and both walk away with great results. How it works 1. Share your location Discover nearby users available for photo assistance. 2. Start a Duet Browse by distance and ratings, then send a request. 3. Coordinate and capture Use in-app chat to coordinate and take photos. 4. Rate the experience Exchange photos and leave a rating to build trust in the community. Perfect for - Solo travelers - Couples and families - Groups who want everyone in the photo - Anyone tired of blurry or rushed pictures Why 4DGram - No awkward asking - Mutual and fair — both users get photos - Ratings encourage reliable experiences - Built for capturing real moments Safety and control - Chat is only available during active Duets - Location sharing is limited and controlled - Block or report users at any time Stop settling for bad photos. Find your Duet and capture the moment with 4DGram.

Screenshots

Photon Camera4 screens
4DGram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 4DGram at 5.0 against Photon Camera's 4.0. 4DGram also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Photon Camera's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photon Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 4DGram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

4DGram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photon Camera has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photon Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, 4DGram weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Photon Camera versus 4DGram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoton Camera4DGram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLateNiteSoft S.L.Ricardo Vargas

Customer experience

Photon Camera

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative68.0%

4DGram

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Photon Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Manual mode crashes
  • Inability to access external storage
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Unreliable photo saving and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bracketed HDR mode
  • Customizable white balance controls
  • Landscape orientation support
  • Macro mode
  • Integration with other photo apps

4DGram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Photon Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$39.99
None

4DGram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photon Camera free?
Photon Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4DGram free?
4DGram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photon Camera or 4DGram?
4DGram is rated higher. Photon Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while 4DGram averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Photon Camera or 4DGram have ads?
Neither Photon Camera nor 4DGram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photon Camera or 4DGram?
Photon Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and 4DGram weekly. Most recently, Photon Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and 4DGram on October 1, 2026.

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