# FIMO vs mood.camera

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FIMO | mood.camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-analog-camera/id1454219307/reviews) | **[4.8 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodcamera/id6472954208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 376 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780310685) | [Alex Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718131576) |

## 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


### mood.camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodcamera/id6472954208)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*