Comparison

DIGIX AMR1 vs Luwian

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

Head to head
About

DIGIX AMR1

This camera app offers a retro photography experience with manual controls inspired by classic 1980s SLRs. Users can choose between automatic shooting or full manual control over focus, shutter speed, and ISO, creating film-like images with various simulations and lens filters.

Highlights
  • Retro Japanese camera design
  • Auto and Manual shooting modes
  • Control focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure
  • 8 film simulations
  • 5 SLR lens filters
  • Aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro
  • EXIF data saving
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The DIGIX AMR1 camera delivers authentic retro vibes inspired by classic Japanese camera design and engineering. We drew on iconic 1980s 35mm film SLR cameras like the Canon AE-1 and Minolta SR-1, along with modern cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, to create a camera app masterpiece worth owning. Use the AMR1 in Auto Mode for quick, easy shooting, or, just like a classic 1980s camera, switch to fully Manual Mode to control focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, and switch between iPhone lenses with real focal length and aperture data. Create film-like images with intentional control — just like shooting with a real film camera. The DIGIX AMR1 is also a great learning tool for the Exposure Triangle: the relationship between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. NEW in 3.0! A brand-new camera, drawn from scratch, with shine and shadows that move across the metal as you tilt your iPhone. On iPhone 18 Pro, roll the new aperture wheel to control the real lens iris, from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0. DIGIX AMR1 includes 8 film simulations, inspired by the film stocks we used in the 1980s, plus 5 SLR camera lens filters. Auto Mode - Free for Everyone: • All users get Auto Mode for free. • The camera automatically sets focus, shutter speed, and ISO. Full Access - Manual Mode: • Get Full Access to unlock Manual Mode. • Control focus, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. • Switch between all your iPhone lenses. • Control the real aperture on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. • Shutter priority: set the shutter speed and let ISO adjust automatically. • Load 8 film simulations and 5 lens filters. • Full Access is a one-time purchase. No subscription. SUPPORT: For support, go to https://www.digiguys.com FAQ: Q: Why would I want Full Access with Manual Mode? A: Managing focal length, shutter speed, ISO, and aperture together is how professional photographers get amazing photos. Manual Mode gives you complete creative control. Q: Can I set individual dials to automatic or manual? A: Yes, in Manual Mode you can set each dial to automatic, like “Priority Settings” on professional cameras. Q: Can I change lenses? A: Yes, with Full Access, swipe to the front of the camera to change lenses. The camera detects every lens on your iPhone, just like a professional camera. Q: Can I control the aperture? A: Yes, on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: the aperture wheel sets ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8 or ƒ/4.0. On other iPhones, each lens’s aperture is fixed, and the aperture window shows its true value. Q: Does it include film simulation? A: Yes, 8 film simulations inspired by 1980s film stock: Chrome, Fade, Instant, Mono, Noir, Process, Tonal, and Transfer. Q: Does it include lens filters? A: Yes, 5 lens filters: Warm 81B, Cool 80A, Soft Focus, Star 6X, and Graduated ND. Q: Can I use flash and a self-timer? A: Yes, both trigger on the next shutter button press. Q: Does it save the photo details? A: Yes. Every photo keeps its full EXIF: shutter speed, ISO, aperture and lens, plus the film simulation and lens filter you used. FACEBOOK PAGE: Share your success stories and photos at https://www.facebook.com/digiguys.com

About

Luwian

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional camera and editing suite. It offers comprehensive manual controls for capturing stunning photos and videos, along with advanced editing tools to refine your creations.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter, Focus, WB)
  • Extensive filters and creative effects
  • Professional video recording (Slow Motion, Time-lapse)
  • RAW photo editing
  • Perspective correction and cropping
  • Analog film and cinematic filters
  • Multi-camera recording
Features
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Luwian & Raw Magic Pro: Capture, Control, and Create Your Masterpiece Transform your mobile device into a professional photography. Luwian delivers complete manual control to capture your vision with DSLR-level precision, while Raw Magic Pro provides the all-in-one editing suite to turn every shot into a professional masterpiece. Designed for enthusiasts and experts alike, this is the ultimate toolkit to unleash your creative power. Take command of your camera with a sophisticated, intuitive interface that gives you precise, real-time manual control over every photographic element.Core Manual Controls Exposure Triangle: Full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, and Exposure. Focus Mastery: Precise Focus Control and Focus Lock White Balance: Both preset and custom adjustment options Zoom Control: Fine-tune your framing with smooth zoom Modes & Features Full Mode Suite: Includes Manual, Auto, Portrait Mode, and a Shutter Timer (3 to 15 seconds setup). Creative Optics: Analog Film Mode, Cinetone Filter Mode, and a huge selection of 40 Filters, 29 Virtual FX, 17 Analog Films, and 36 Classic Movie Tones. Professional Video: Switch between Normal, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse video recording (with speed adjustable from 2x to 10x). Advanced: Mega-lapse: Capture stunning 8K time-lapse videos. Long Exposure: Dedicated modes for Day and Night long exposure photography and videography. HDRi: Classical High Dynamic Range Imaging photography. Cinematic Capture: Cinematic video capture and editing. Specialty Modes: Traditional Panoramic Capture (three photo sequence), Green Screen Video Recorder, and Camera Trap for animal and person detection. Workflow Tools: Frame Capture (with automatic perspective adjustment), Consistent Color Photography for low-light environments. Multi-Camera Recording: Multi camera recording mode using all three cameras at the same time. Depth & Backdrop: True Depth Backdrop Camera. Raw Magic Pro: The Ultimate Editing Suite Go beyond basic filters. Raw Magic Pro provides the professional tools you need to refine, restore, and transform your images with unparalleled fidelity and artistic freedom.Core Editing & Precision RAW & Color Control: Dive deep into your RAW files for advanced color, contrast, and exposure precision. Complete control over every color channel with RGB Color Adjustment. Structural Integrity: Effortlessly perfect your composition with Photo Crop & Perspective Correction. Detailed Adjustment: Utilize Advanced Detailed Photo Adjustment to manipulate specific areas of your image. Cinematic & Artistic Flair Authentic Film Looks: Apply the nostalgic aesthetic of classic film stocks with a diverse library of Analog Films and Filters. Hollywood Mood: Instantly add the drama and style of blockbusters with Cinematic Filter Effects inspired by iconic classic movies. Restoration & Enhancement Digital Darkroom: A dedicated space for film photographers, allowing you to easily convert negative film photos to positive photos digitally. Clarity: Restore detail in high-ISO shots with the Noise Reduction Tool and recover underexposed images with Low Light Enhancement. Seamless Fixes: The Image Healer Tool lets you flawlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or distractions. Image Quality: Image Super Resolution upscales your photos with incredible fidelity. Dynamic Range: Create stunning images with enhanced highlights and shadows using HDRI Imaging Algorithms. Colorize History: Breathe new life into black-and-white photos by intelligently adding realistic color with the Image Colorizer. Modern Tools & Workflow Instant Bokeh: Effortlessly apply a professional depth of field (bokeh) effect to any photo, giving your images a stunning, portrait-quality look. Background Control: Instantly and accurately isolate your subject and Remove the Background with a single tap, or use the Green Screen Editor for precision chroma keying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DIGIX AMR14 screens
Luwian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIGIX AMR1 at 100% against Luwian's 46%. DIGIX AMR1 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Luwian's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. DIGIX AMR1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Luwian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIGIX AMR1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luwian has 355 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DIGIX AMR1's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luwian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIGIX AMR1 ships an update monthly, Luwian every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DIGIX AMR1 versus Luwian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIGIX AMR1Luwian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better4.5 (355 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings17355 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigiguys, IncErkan SIRIN

Customer experience

DIGIX AMR1

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Luwian

All ratings355 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative48.5%

Bugs and requests

DIGIX AMR1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Luwian

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes immediately on startup, especially on iPad
  • Memory issues preventing photo capture
  • Panorama mode requests landscape when already in landscape
  • Duplicate panorama files in camera roll
  • Image preview turns dark brown when changing lenses
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  • Film stock settings not persisting after photo capture
  • Video files not saving properly
  • High-resolution video cannot be saved
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Orientation lock issues requiring phone restart
  • Lens selection buttons not responding correctly
  • HDR processing extremely slow with artificial shadows
  • Portrait mode UI elements blocking display on front camera
  • App doesn't open after recent updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Better effects and filters library
  • Improved focus peeking for manual focus
  • Clearer user instructions and documentation
  • Better panorama handling with single output
  • Improved video editing and saving capabilities
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  • Dark mode option
  • Simplified UI with better organization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DIGIX AMR1

One-time1
  • Full Access$9.99
2 purchases

Luwian

Subscriptions2
  • Luwian Pro Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Luwian Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DIGIX AMR1 free?
DIGIX AMR1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luwian free?
Luwian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIGIX AMR1 or Luwian?
DIGIX AMR1 is rated higher. DIGIX AMR1 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Luwian averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.
Do DIGIX AMR1 or Luwian have ads?
Neither DIGIX AMR1 nor Luwian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIGIX AMR1 or Luwian?
DIGIX AMR1 ships an update monthly, and Luwian every 2 weeks. Most recently, DIGIX AMR1 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Luwian on November 7, 2026.

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