# iSoftBox vs Chic

The clearest difference is rating: iSoftBox at 4.6 against Chic's 3.8. iSoftBox also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Chic's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iSoftBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSoftBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chic has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iSoftBox's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chic's.

iSoftBox ships an update every 2 months, Chic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSoftBox | Chic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoftbox/id1460535667/reviews)** | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haoyuan Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044926382) | [Xiamen HongTianChuangShi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400726382) |

## What reviewers say

### iSoftBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoftbox/id1460535667)

This creative lighting tool allows photographers to illuminate subjects and add accent colors using their mobile devices. Explore dramatic effects with multiple devices or image stacking for enhanced still photography.

**Highlights:** Key light illumination, Accent light for colors, Multiple device synchronization, Image stacking for dramatic effects, Creative lighting control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056)

This app recreates the aesthetic of vintage film cameras with unique filters and effects. It allows users to add artistic elements like light leaks, bubbles, and retro styles to their photos and videos, making everyday moments feel special.

**Highlights:** Vintage film camera aesthetic, Creative filters and effects, Light leak effects, Bubble and bling overlays, Y2K and retro styles, Minivlog recording, Lofi and oil-painted color styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $2.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $3.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $21.99 | per year |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $29.99 | per year |
| NIJI Flow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Satin Glow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic 3D Filter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Portrait G | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic Gemini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Live Photo | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSoftBox free?

iSoftBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSoftBox or Chic?

iSoftBox is rated higher. iSoftBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Chic averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do iSoftBox or Chic have ads?

Neither iSoftBox nor Chic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSoftBox or Chic?

iSoftBox ships an update every 2 months, and Chic every 4 weeks. Most recently, iSoftBox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Chic on September 30, 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.*