Comparison

Phantom Cam vs StochasticGrain

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

Head to head
About

Phantom Cam

Transform ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Capture still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with dynamic particles that swirl and dance. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Capture still photos and videos
  • Adjustable particle count (64k to 2 million)
  • Real-time particle motion control
  • Customizable particle colors
  • Resolution presets
  • Camera zoom and autofocus
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Phantom Cam – Capture the Unseen What if the world around you wasn’t as solid as it seems? Phantom Cam reveals the hidden chaos beneath reality, transforming ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Shadows dissolve, objects shimmer, and faces melt into spectral echoes—like a glimpse into another dimension. Take still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with thousands of dynamic particles that swirl, dance, and reform before your eyes. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere. Whether you're seeking mysterious portraits, surreal landscapes, or pure visual experimentation, this app lets you shape the unseen. Features: - Capture Still Photos & Videos – Freeze ghostly moments or film the shifting unknown. - Adjustable Particle Count – Choose from 64,000 to 2 million particles for the perfect spectral effect. - Real-Time Particle Motion – Control speed and intensity for dynamic movement. - Color Customization – Add eerie hues or stick to classic monochrome. - Resolution Presets – Adjust Camera Quality and Detail Level. - Camera Zoom & Autofocus – Get closer and sharper to the otherworldly. - Portrait & Landscape Support – Capture from any angle. - Perfected Aspect Ratio – No distortions, only haunting beauty. - Refined UI – Smooth, intuitive, and immersive. - No Ads. No In-App Purchases. Just Pure Visual Magic. Whether you're creating eerie selfies, ghostly landscapes, or surreal art, Phantom Cam lets you step beyond the ordinary—without filters, just pure generative magic. Download now and reveal the unseen.

About

StochasticGrain

Features
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Unlike simple noise overlays, this app uses a physics-based approach where grain density responds to image brightness, just like analog film. Shadows show more grain, highlights stay cleaner. The result feels organic rather than digital. Built on academic research by Newson, Delon, and Galerne (2017) modeling stochastic film grain through Boolean models, with real-time optimizations informed by Zhang et al.'s 2023 SIGGRAPH work. These papers describe how actual silver halide crystals distribute in photographic emulsion. Exposure-dependent grain that responds to image luminance Real-time preview as you adjust Designed for film photography enthusiasts A passion project for anyone who appreciates the texture of analog photography.

Screenshots

Phantom Cam4 screens
StochasticGrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StochasticGrain at Free against Phantom Cam's $1.99. StochasticGrain also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 33 months). Phantom Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

StochasticGrain is free to download; Phantom Cam costs $1.99 up front. StochasticGrain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Phantom Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, StochasticGrain every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phantom Cam versus StochasticGrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom CamStochasticGrain
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayIslam Seisembay

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Cam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StochasticGrain

One-time2
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Phantom Cam free?
Phantom Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StochasticGrain free?
StochasticGrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phantom Cam or StochasticGrain have ads?
Neither Phantom Cam nor StochasticGrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phantom Cam or StochasticGrain?
Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, and StochasticGrain every 7 months. Most recently, Phantom Cam was updated on October 24, 2026 and StochasticGrain on October 1, 2026.

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