Comparison

Vistax vs BlaXpan 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

BlaXpan Camera

Capture stunning panoramic photos effortlessly with real-time previews and extensive customization. Tailor your camera interface and create cinematic images without post-editing. Offers a free version with essential features and a Pro version for advanced control.

Highlights
  • Real-time panorama capture
  • Live viewfinder with preview
  • Customizable camera interface
  • Cinematic image creation
  • XPan-style aspect ratio
  • Pro features for advanced control
  • Multiple image formats
Features
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Fast. Cinematic. Effortless panorama photography. Want to capture stunning panoramic photos quickly, creatively, and with less effort? Want beautiful results right when you shoot, without spending time editing afterward? Want a camera interface you can tailor to your own style and workflow? BlaXpan is made for exactly that. Created by a panorama photographer for panorama photographers, BlaXpan is built for fast, beautiful, and highly customizable panoramic photography — including the iconic 24:65 XPan-style format and much more. Why BlaXpan? • Capture striking panoramic images with ease • See your final look before you take the shot • Enjoy a huge live viewfinder with real-time preview • Customize the interface to fit your workflow • Create cinematic images without extra editing • No ads. No subscription. Free Features • Beautiful 24:65 (XPan-style) aspect ratio • Preview the final result with mood and border before shooting • One of the largest live viewfinders available • Specialized presets in color and black & white • Focus modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous • Exposure modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous • White balance modes: Manual, Continuous • Pinch to zoom • Tap in the viewfinder to focus and set exposure • Lock Screen widgets, control widgets, and quick controls • Adjust exposure compensation and zoom • Use optimized themes or customize your own • Distraction-free mode • Red mode for dark environments to protect your eyes • Works on iPhone and iPad • Extensive help content, continuously growing • Fast support that truly listens to your needs • No external ads • No subscription • Available in English, German, and French Pro Features For photographers who want maximum control and creative freedom: • Customize your UI: presets, knobs, colors, moods • Use classic photographic color filters • Try a red filter against a blue sky for dramatic results • Moods for expressive and atmospheric images • Show sharp image areas on demand • Color histogram and luminance histogram • Spirit level (45°) • Choose image format: HEIC, PNG, JPEG, TIFF • Option to include GPS data • 48 MP High-Res Mode, depending on device • Capture digital negatives: Apple ProRAW, RAW, TIFF depending on device and lens • Save an additional square photo for Instagram and more • Configurable watermark with custom text and color • Macro focus • Use a gray card for white balance • Additional aspect ratios: 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 1:2, 9:21, 1:3 • Save images to a special album • Set ISO and exposure duration separately in manual mode • Bluetooth trigger • Volume button trigger • Self-timer: 2s, 5s, 15s, 30s, 60s, 120s • Use the iPhone torch to illuminate the scene and adjust brightness • One-time purchase. No extra cost. Ever. Adjust Before You Shoot With BlaXpan, you can shape your image before pressing the shutter. Adjust: • Border size, color, and style • Contrast • Sharpness • Saturation • Vignette • Mood See the look before you take the photo. Composition Tools Choose a viewfinder mask for stronger composition: • Classic • Rule of Thirds • Golden Ratio • Fibonacci Spiral and Squares • Fibonacci Squares • Fibonacci Spiral • Diagonal • Circles • Cross • Symmetry Grid Missing a composition guide you’d love to use? Send me your idea — I’ll do my best to add it. Support Missing a feature or found a bug? Contact: support@blaXpan.com Learn more at: blaXpan.com Requires iOS 17.1 or later Thank you for your support! BlaXpan BlaX means rendering blacks at their extremes. Pan lets you capture the world extra wide — or extra tall.

Screenshots

Vistax4 screens
BlaXpan Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BlaXpan Camera at Free against Vistax's $6.99. BlaXpan Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Vistax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). 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

BlaXpan Camera is free to download; Vistax costs $6.99 up front. BlaXpan Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vistax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlaXpan Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vistax has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Vistax's written reviews are positive against 100% of BlaXpan Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, BlaXpan Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Vistax versus BlaXpan Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVistaxBlaXpan Camera
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (23 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien ArdonLars Menzel

Customer experience

Vistax

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

BlaXpan Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vistax

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BlaXpan Camera

One-time2
  • Unlock all the features$6.99
  • Panorama Tipping$9.99

Questions

Is Vistax free?
Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlaXpan Camera free?
BlaXpan Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vistax or BlaXpan Camera?
BlaXpan Camera is rated higher. Vistax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BlaXpan Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vistax or BlaXpan Camera have ads?
Neither Vistax nor BlaXpan Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vistax or BlaXpan Camera?
Vistax ships an update every 2 months, and BlaXpan Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Vistax was updated on September 12, 2026 and BlaXpan Camera on June 3, 2026.

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