Comparison

Vistax vs ARTEFCKD 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 app offers professional-grade manual camera controls, including shutter speed, ISO, and focus. It features film simulations, RAW capture, and non-destructive editing for creative flexibility. Prioritizing privacy, it includes a distraction-free Zen Mode and composition aids.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (shutter, ISO, white balance, focus)
  • ProRAW/DNG capture
  • Film simulations and custom LUT support
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Zen Mode for distraction-free shooting
  • Exposure bracketing and live histogram
  • Composition aids and rangefinder mode
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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 Pro (& Max) to 18 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) to 18 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

ARTEFCKD CAMERA

Features
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ARTEFCKD CAMERA is a stripped-down monochrome camera for people who want to capture fragments, leftovers, surfaces, notes, accidents and passing moments — without turning everything into polished social media content. The app creates strong, overdriven black-and-white images with a raw, graphic look. It is made for quick capture, immediate visual impact and a reduced workflow. Use it in two ways: • shoot and keep your images locally • or send selected captures directly to THE TOMB, the optional ARTEFCKD processing workflow ARTEFCKD CAMERA is built for artistic documentation, visual note-taking and imperfect observation. It is fast, minimal and intentionally focused. Features: • live monochrome camera • bold high-contrast image rendering • simple and minimal interface • save images locally • optional “Send to the TOMB” workflow • built for quick capture and visual reduction No feed, no likes, no algorithm. Just capture what would otherwise disappear.

Screenshots

Vistax4 screens
ARTEFCKD CAMERA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARTEFCKD CAMERA at Free against Vistax's $6.99. Vistax's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

ARTEFCKD CAMERA is free to download; Vistax costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vistax versus ARTEFCKD CAMERA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVistaxARTEFCKD CAMERA
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien ArdonPretty Lush! GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Vistax

No in-app purchases

None

ARTEFCKD CAMERA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vistax free?
Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARTEFCKD CAMERA free?
ARTEFCKD CAMERA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vistax or ARTEFCKD CAMERA have ads?
Neither Vistax nor ARTEFCKD CAMERA shows ads.

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