# Vistax vs XP4N

The clearest difference is update cadence: XP4N at every 2 days against Vistax's every 2 months. XP4N also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99). Vistax's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Vistax costs $6.99 and XP4N $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Vistax against 4.7 for XP4N. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Vistax's written reviews are positive against 87% of XP4N's.

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vistax | XP4N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vistax-pro-camera/id1509174775/reviews)** | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Ardon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045842627) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### Vistax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vistax-pro-camera/id1509174775)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

**Highlights:** 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio, 8 distinct film type simulations, No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Haptic and visual feedback, EV compensation by swiping, Save as lossless HEIF files, EXIF and GPS data saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
- 🔍 Lack of focus control
- 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
- 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vistax free?

Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XP4N free?

XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vistax or XP4N?

Vistax is rated higher. Vistax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while XP4N averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Vistax or XP4N have ads?

Neither Vistax nor XP4N shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vistax or XP4N?

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, Vistax was updated on September 12, 2026 and XP4N on September 23, 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.*