Vistax vs ARTEFCKD CAMERA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ARTEFCKD CAMERA
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Vistax | ARTEFCKD CAMERA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien Ardon | Pretty Lush! GmbH |
In-app purchases
Vistax
No in-app purchases
ARTEFCKD CAMERA
No in-app purchases









