Comparison

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe vs 平成ビデオカメラ

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

Head to head
About

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe

Add iconic lightsaber effects to your photos with a vast selection of colors and styles. Perfect for Star Wars fans, this app lets you import images, customize effects with gestures, and share your creations.

Highlights
  • 50 types of lightsaber effects
  • Customizable lightsaber color and brightness
  • Gesture-based editing (move, scale, rotate)
  • Import photos from camera, album, or shared files
  • Save and share edited photos
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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This is an app that can freely combine a lightsaber with any photo. For Star Wars fans. ====================================== This is a higher version of "Lightsaber Camera". (1st place in paid app (photo / video)) ====================================== Difference from “Lightsaber Camera” ・50 types of lightsaber ・ Universal app (compatible with iPad) ・ Grip split function ・ Light off function ・ Redesigned UI The longing lightsaber used by Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, Obiwan, Anakin, Yoda, etc. is now in its hands. Are you a Jedi Knight? Or the dark side? ~ May the force be with you ~ [Photo Source] ・Start the camera and take a photo ・Select photo from photo album ・Import shared files from other apps ・Paste photos copied from web images, etc. [Edit by gesture] - Move: Drag - Extension: pinch in / pinch out - Rotation: Rotation movement with two fingers [Setting function] - Types of lightsaber (50 types + none) - Lightsaber color (RGB setting, 8 preset colors + none) - Lightsaber brightness - Lightsaber spark position - Lightsaber depth direction - Lightsaber diameter - Grip length (can be divided in the center) - Background photo brightness [Photo sharing] - Save to camera roll - AirDrop, Twitter, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, etc.

About

平成ビデオカメラ

Transform your videos with an authentic 90s Japanese camcorder aesthetic. Apply real-time VHS filters, including noise, color bleeding, and scanlines. Features a genuine Japanese user interface for a nostalgic experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time VHS filter
  • Authentic Japanese UI
  • Retro import for existing videos
  • Date and timestamp overlay
  • Watermark removal (Pro)
Features
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Turn your smartphone into an authentic 90s Japanese camcorder. "Japanese Retro Cam" brings the ultimate nostalgic, lo-fi aesthetic to your everyday videos. Experience the true 90s Tokyo vibe. We intentionally kept the authentic Japanese user interface (UI) to give you the real experience of using a vintage camcorder imported straight from Japan. [ Features ] - Real-time VHS Filter: Authentic VCR noise, color bleeding, and CRT scanlines. - Retro Import: Apply our vintage Japanese filter to existing videos in your camera roll. - Date & Timestamp: Classic camcorder timestamp burned into your video. - Authentic Japanese UI: Feel the "Aesthetic" and "Vaporwave" vibes with real Japanese OSD (On-Screen Display). [ Pro Version Upgrade ] While the basic camera is free, upgrading to the Pro version unlocks: - Retro Import: Ability to convert existing videos from your album. - Watermark Removal: Removes the "Shot on" watermark from your videos. [ Pricing & Terms ] - Monthly Subscription: $2.99 / month - Lifetime License: $9.99 (One-time payment) *Prices may vary by location. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. - You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - For restoring purchases, use the "購入を復元" (Restore) button on the paywall using the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjTrtA5bjPfb5QM3mNmnhAyy4GhNCkL-SVvduJEb4OM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe4 screens
平成ビデオカメラ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightsaber Camera Deluxe at 67% against 平成ビデオカメラ's 0%. Lightsaber Camera Deluxe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 平成ビデオカメラ's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads and device support 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

平成ビデオカメラ is free to download; Lightsaber Camera Deluxe costs $1.99 up front. 平成ビデオカメラ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lightsaber Camera Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe ships an update weekly, 平成ビデオカメラ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lightsaber Camera Deluxe versus 平成ビデオカメラ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsaber Camera Deluxe平成ビデオカメラ
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanori KatsutaYuya Takamoto

Customer experience

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

平成ビデオカメラ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lightsaber Camera Deluxe

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

平成ビデオカメラ

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Plan$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade (One-Time)$1.99

Questions

Is Lightsaber Camera Deluxe free?
Lightsaber Camera Deluxe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 平成ビデオカメラ free?
平成ビデオカメラ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightsaber Camera Deluxe or 平成ビデオカメラ have ads?
Neither Lightsaber Camera Deluxe nor 平成ビデオカメラ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightsaber Camera Deluxe or 平成ビデオカメラ?
Lightsaber Camera Deluxe ships an update weekly, and 平成ビデオカメラ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lightsaber Camera Deluxe was updated on November 3, 2026 and 平成ビデオカメラ on October 31, 2026.

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