# MONG LI vs VSCO Capture

The clearest difference is price: VSCO Capture at Free against MONG LI's $0.99. VSCO Capture also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (225 vs 3). MONG LI's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

VSCO Capture is free to download; MONG LI costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MONG LI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSCO Capture has 225 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of MONG LI's written reviews are positive against 67% of VSCO Capture's.

MONG LI ships an update every 2 months, VSCO Capture every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONG LI | VSCO Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mong-li/id1462754972/reviews)** | [4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **225** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NOTEGG Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090697757) | [Visual Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/513526768) |

## What reviewers say

### MONG LI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mong-li/id1462754972)

Capture photos with a dreamy aesthetic using unique filters and frames. Save your creations directly to your device's album.

**Highlights:** Dreamy filters, Unique frames, Automatic photo saving, Camera functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VSCO Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219)

Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.

**Highlights:** 50+ live photo filters, Real-time video presets, Live Bloom and Halation effects, Live film grain, Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed), RAW capture support, Seamless syncing with VSCO editor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and Fun
- 🚀 Cool looks, easy to use
- 🚀 Super slick, great features
- 🚀 Love it!!!
- 🚀 Fuji-style experience on iOS!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Box when adjusting the preset
- 🐛 Love it, but needs some bug fixing
- 🔒 Can't export full quality

**Reported bugs**

- Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button

**Requested features**

- Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
- Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
- Consolidated with the main VSCO app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONG LI free?

MONG LI costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VSCO Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MONG LI or VSCO Capture?

MONG LI is rated higher. MONG LI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VSCO Capture averages 4.4 from 225 ratings.

### Do MONG LI or VSCO Capture have ads?

Neither MONG LI nor VSCO Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MONG LI or VSCO Capture?

MONG LI ships an update every 2 months, and VSCO Capture every 11 days. Most recently, MONG LI was updated on October 26, 2026 and VSCO Capture on October 24, 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.*