Comparison

Vistax vs Light Stack Camera

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

Head to head
About

Vistax

This camera app offers pro-level manual controls, including shutter speed, ISO, and focus, alongside creative tools like film simulations and Zen mode. It prioritizes user privacy with zero tracking and supports RAW capture for maximum post-processing flexibility.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls
  • ProRAW/DNG capture
  • Film simulations
  • Zen Mode for composition
  • Non-destructive edits
  • Exposure bracketing
  • Privacy-first design
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Vistax combines pro-level manual controls with creative tools like film simulations and Zen mode — all in a privacy-first camera app with zero tracking. Pro-Level Control: - Manual Mode: Full control over shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus - ProRAW/DNG: RAW capture for maximum post-processing flexibility - Non-Destructive Edits: Apply color filters or image formats while preserving your original — saved as an iOS photo edit or a separate file Creative Expression: - Zen Mode: A distraction-free, minimalist interface focused solely on composition - Film Simulations: A vast library including iconic Fuji-X emulations. Bring your own custom .cube LUTs - Camera Presets: Save and recall your favorite camera settings with a single tap Exposure Tools: - Shutter priority, ISO priority, full auto, and manual exposure modes - Automatic exposure bracketing: up to 5 brackets, -5/+5 EV - Exposure compensation, live histogram, and zebra over-exposure warning Full Feature Set: • iOS Widget: Quick access to presets from your home or lock screen • Camera Control: Launch Vistax or take shots with the hardware Camera Control (iPhone 16 & 17 Pro & Pro Max) • High-Resolution Capture: Stunning 48MP images (*) • Portrait Mode: Professional portraits with depth effects (*) • iOS Deep Fusion and Smart HDR (*) • Focus peaking and manual focus • Manual and auto white balance • Capture in HEIC / JPEG / RAW+JPEG / RAW+HEIC / RAW / ProRAW (DNG) • Wide Gamut: Vibrant, accurate colors across supported displays • Composition Aids: Rule of thirds, golden triangles, and fine mesh grids • Rangefinder Mode: See beyond the frame with rangefinder-style framing lines • Shutter Timer: 3s and 10s delays Privacy-First • Vistax contains zero tracking or third-party SDKs (*) Compatibility Notes Some features depend on your device's hardware: • Camera Control: iPhone 16 Pro (& Max), 17 Pro (& Max) • 48MP capture: iPhone 14 Pro (& Max) and later Pro models. Not available in manual, semi-auto, or portrait modes • ProRAW: iPhone 12 Pro (& Max) and later Pro models • RAW: Most iPhones from 6S onwards, iPad Pro (varies by model) • Portrait mode: iPhone 7 Plus and later, iPad Pro • Smart HDR / Deep Fusion: iPhone 11 and later • Ultra Wide lens may not support RAW or manual focus/exposure modes on some devices

About

Light Stack Camera

Capture incredibly sharp long exposure photos without a tripod. Advanced AI stabilization allows for handheld shots up to 30 seconds, providing natural-looking results. Unique features like true-to-motion preview and customizable failure responses ensure control and prevent ruined shots.

Highlights
  • AI-stabilized long exposures
  • Handheld shooting up to 30 seconds
  • True-to-motion live preview
  • Customizable failure response options
  • Full-resolution image pipeline
Features
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Capture sharp long exposures — no tripod required. With advanced AI stabilization, Light Stack lets you shoot handheld for up to 30 seconds — with consistently sharp, natural-looking results. To help you stay steady and in control, Light Stack offers some unique features: • True-to-Motion Preview: The live preview moves naturally with your hands, giving you intuitive feedback that helps you stay steady. No more fighting to keep a crosshair centered. • Failure Response: If motion tracking is lost, you choose what happens: temporarily pause the exposure, end it cleanly, or keep going without stabilization. No surprises, and no ruined shots when things don’t go as planned. • Full-Resolution Pipeline: Light Stack maintains full resolution from capture to final image. No cropping, and no upscaling to cover it up. Try it free and experience the convenience of Light Stack. --- Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vistax4 screens
Light Stack Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Light Stack Camera at Free against Vistax's $6.99. Light Stack Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Vistax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (85% vs 73%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Light Stack Camera is free to download; Vistax costs $6.99 up front. Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vistax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Vistax against 4.7 for Light Stack Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Vistax's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vistax versus Light Stack Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVistaxLight Stack Camera
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better4.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien ArdonCogitap Software

Customer experience

Vistax

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

Light Stack Camera

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

Vistax

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Stack Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is Vistax free?
Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Stack Camera free?
Light Stack Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vistax or Light Stack Camera?
Vistax is rated higher. Vistax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Vistax or Light Stack Camera have ads?
Neither Vistax nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vistax or Light Stack Camera?
Vistax ships an update every 2 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Vistax was updated on September 12, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on September 18, 2026.

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