Comparison

FIMO vs mood.camera

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

Head to head
About

FIMO

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
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FIMO captures the beauty and magic of old school vintage images right through your viewfinder. Dust and scratches, retro colors, flickering, light leaks, even frame shakes, all can be instantly added with a single tap off the finger. With FIMO, you’ll make photographs that look and sound like real film rolls pulled out of storage 30 years ago. — CLASSIC CAMERA Digital photography has never looked so analog. FIMO provides beautifully rendered skeuomorphic P&S cameras that transform your experience as you swipe through lenses, flashes, and simply rewind films. — SELECTIVE 35MM FILM SUITE Including over 8 signature presets which replicating the look of old-school camera films. * Diary 400 *Romantic 400 *BlackTea 50 *Portra 400 * Aesthetic 400 * PAN 100 * EK 80 * LM Color 100 * Business 400 * HK 200 * Yummy 100 * X-Red 50 * EPR 64 *Joey 100T *Tokyo 500 *Morandi 200 *KDchrome 64 *Natura 1600 *Portra 160NC *DE 200 *X-Mas 25T *New Year 2020 *Super HR 100 *Tri-X 400 *TS-E 50 [Fimo Pro Subscription] - With an Fimo Pro subscription, you have access to all features and paid editing materials. Watermark and advertisements will be removed automatically. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://fimo.app/user-agreement-en.html [Privacy Policy] https://fimo.app/privacy-policy-en.html You’re most welcome to share your story with us. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us as. Weibo:FIMO官方

About

mood.camera

Capture natural, character-filled photos with a unique processing pipeline that mimics film. This app encourages spontaneous shooting without live previews or editing tools, focusing on bringing soul and serendipity back to mobile photography.

Highlights
  • Realistic film grain
  • Cinematic halation effect
  • Expressive color emulation
  • Custom presets
  • Next-level portraits
  • Custom frames
  • No live filter preview
Features
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mood.camera is a point-and-shoot camera that captures natural photos full of character, straight out of your iPhone, without any editing. Instead of chasing ever-sharper and perfectly exposed images, mood.camera focuses on making photography fun and giving your photographs soul. The custom image processing pipeline gives you photos with realistic film grain, cinematic halation and a rich colour palette. mood.camera also has no live "filter" preview or editing tools within the app, encouraging you to enjoy taking photos without worrying about flipping between effects or making the perfect edit. mood.camera wasn't built to evoke nostalgia, it was built to bring character and serendipity back to the mobile photography experience. — “This Camera App Gives Your iPhone Photos Soul.” - New York Times "It’s Hard to Believe the Photos From Mood.Camera’s New Portrait Mode Were Shot on iPhone" - PetaPixel "mood.camera emulates the feeling of taking photos on camera film" - Tech Radar — TRY FOR 7 DAYS FREE Please note, mood.camera is not free. We offer a 7-day unrestricted free trial for new users, no subscription required. After your trial you can continue to use the app for free but you will be limited to the “random” emulation mode. To continue using the full version of the app after your trial period you can either purchase a lifetime membership or pay a monthly subscription. EXPRESSIVE COLOUR EMULATION Each of the 14 colour emulations have been meticulously crafted to give every photo character and a rich colour palette. FILMIC DYNAMIC RANGE Naturally compressed shadows and highlights create images with more contrast, more atmosphere, and a look that feels closer to film. REALISTIC FILM GRAIN Film grain algorithms modelled on the physical development process, add texture and physicality to your photos whilst retaining detail. CUSTOM PRESETS Add a touch of warmth to your favourite preset, or start from scratch to create an original style. NEXT LEVEL PORTRAITS Combined with mood.camera's filmic characteristics, portrait mode gives you photos with smoother object separation and convincing bokeh. (Available on iPhone 11 or newer). DOUBLE EXPOSURE MODE 7 unique ways to blend photos unlocks new creative possibilities with your photography. CINEMATIC HALATION Using the iPhone’s dynamic range gain map to accurately identify the brightest highlights, creating a realistic halation effect. (Available on iPhone 12 or newer). CUSTOM FRAMES Elevate your photos with a custom frame, automatically added when you snap a photo. LESS TWEAKING, MORE SNAPPING Mirroring the classic film camera experience, there is no live preview of your selected film, letting you focus on capturing the moment instead of flipping between filters. After each capture, the element of suspense as you reveal the processed photo is another nod to the analog experience. INTUITIVE CONTROLS FOR CREATIVITY At its core, mood.camera is designed to echo the ease of use of a point-and-shoot camera but retains some controls to inspire creativity and personal expression: - Set the default focal lengths for each lens, giving you quick access to your favourites. - An on-screen exposure dial, makes it easy to achieve different styles with under and over exposed images. - Select from multiple aspect ratios to suit the scene. - An optional grid & level indicator gives you confidence when composing. - High resolution 24MP photos on compatible devices. (Available on iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro & 16 Pro). - Customise the dynamic range of your camera. (Available on iPhones capable of ProRaw capture). More info: https://mood.camera Privacy Policy: https://mood.camera/privacy End User Licensee Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FIMO4 screens
mood.camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mood.camera at 4.8 against FIMO's 4.0. mood.camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 59%). FIMO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and mood.camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mood.camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 523 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FIMO's written reviews are positive against 93% of mood.camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, mood.camera every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FIMO versus mood.camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIMOmood.camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (258 ratings)4.8 (523 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.Alex Fox

Customer experience

FIMO

All ratings258 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews709 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative28.5%

mood.camera

All ratings523 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews703 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

FIMO

From 258 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

mood.camera

From 523 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth interface
  • 👍 Great presets and customization
  • 👍 Realistic film emulations
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile photography

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Exposure issues (underexposure)
  • 🔋 Processing times could be improved
  • 🚫 Cannot import or edit existing photos

Bugs and requests

FIMO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

mood.camera

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Focus issues with telephoto lens
  • Inconsistent color rendering, especially for skin tones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Live preview of filters
  • Manual shutter speed control
  • Ability to apply filters to existing photos
  • Option to save original and filtered photos
  • Video mode with film-style effects

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FIMO

Subscriptions1
  • fimo pro for 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • IF PAN100$0.99
  • Aesthetic400$0.99
  • Yummy 100$0.99
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  • X-Red50$0.99
  • Morandi200$0.99
  • GOLD 200$0.99
  • Portra 160NC$1.99
  • X-Mas 25T$1.99
  • New Year 2020$1.99
3 purchases

mood.camera

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly pass$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
  • Early Adopter Access2 variants$14.99

Questions

Is FIMO free?
FIMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mood.camera free?
mood.camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FIMO or mood.camera?
mood.camera is rated higher. FIMO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while mood.camera averages 4.8 from 523 ratings.
Do FIMO or mood.camera have ads?
FIMO shows ads; mood.camera does not.
Which is updated more often, FIMO or mood.camera?
FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, and mood.camera every 4 days. Most recently, FIMO was updated on September 23, 2026 and mood.camera on September 23, 2026.

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