# FIMO vs Capture Tokyo

The clearest difference is price: FIMO at Free against Capture Tokyo's $3.99. FIMO also leads on ratings volume (258 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Capture Tokyo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

FIMO is free to download; Capture Tokyo costs $3.99 up front. FIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Capture Tokyo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for FIMO against 4.0 for Capture Tokyo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIMO has 258 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of FIMO's written reviews are positive against 67% of Capture Tokyo's.

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, Capture Tokyo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIMO | Capture Tokyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-analog-camera/id1454219307/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-tokyo/id1497918245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 376 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780310685) | [YiChing Kuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208156443) |

## What reviewers say

### FIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-analog-camera/id1454219307)

This app transforms your digital photos into vintage film images with a single tap. It emulates the look of old film rolls, adding effects like dust, scratches, and light leaks. Explore a collection of classic camera interfaces and film presets for a retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Vintage film emulation, Dust and scratch effects, Retro color filters, Light leak simulation, Flickering and frame shakes, Classic camera interfaces, Selective 35mm film presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fimo pro for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| IF PAN100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aesthetic400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yummy 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Red50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Morandi200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GOLD 200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Portra 160NC | $1.99 | one-time |
| X-Mas 25T | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Year 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Intuitive and pleasant UI
- 🎨 Beautiful vintage-style photos
- 🔍 Wide variety of film stocks
- 💯 Best-in-class camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data collection
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Limited film stock options
- 📷 Forced aspect ratio on imported photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Purchased films disappearing after updates
- Video feature not working as expected
- Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add timer functionality
- Option to save original unprocessed photos
- Ability to purchase individual film stocks
- Faster switching between film stocks
- Live preview of film effects before shooting


### Capture Tokyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-tokyo/id1497918245)

Transform your photos with a variety of analog-inspired filters. This app helps you capture and preserve precious memories with ease, bringing the essence of iconic cityscapes to your images.

**Highlights:** Nine analog-inspired filters, Easy photo capture, Preserve precious memories, Transform iPhone into a time machine, Capture cityscapes and sunsets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIMO free?

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

### Is Capture Tokyo free?

Capture Tokyo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FIMO or Capture Tokyo?

FIMO and Capture Tokyo are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 258 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do FIMO or Capture Tokyo have ads?

Both FIMO and Capture Tokyo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FIMO or Capture Tokyo?

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Capture Tokyo every 2 months. Most recently, FIMO was updated on September 26, 2026 and Capture Tokyo on August 20, 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.*