MEISAI Σ vs SliceTimeCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEISAI Σ
This app utilizes LiDAR sensors to create augmented reality effects by recognizing surrounding shapes like walls and floors. It integrates with music to generate dynamic visual experiences, transforming your environment with new visual effects.
- LiDAR-based AR effects
- Recognizes walls and floors
- Music-reactive visuals
- Dynamic environmental effects
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【Works with LiDAR-equipped iPhone/iPad only】 This is an AR effect application that uses LiDAR sensors. It recognizes the shapes of the surroundings such as walls and floors and uses them for effects to bring new visual effects. It also has a function that responds to music.
SliceTimeCam
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SliceTimeCam is a camera app that allows you to shoot slit-scan video. Operate the SliceLine, hold the device steady and shoot, and enjoy the artistic changes. You can set the filter, countdown, resolution, and slit size. (Flick left or right to change filters). Take pictures of people, animals, cars, or anything else you like, control SliceLine, and take pictures like you've never seen before. This app is inspired by francois.vogel's slitscan expression.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SliceTimeCam at 5.0 against MEISAI Σ's 3.5. MEISAI Σ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SliceTimeCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MEISAI Σ asks for nothing beyond the download.
SliceTimeCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEISAI Σ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MEISAI Σ ships an update every 2 weeks, SliceTimeCam weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MEISAI Σ | SliceTimeCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takayuki WATANABE | Reflection through Design Studio |
In-app purchases
MEISAI Σ
No in-app purchases
SliceTimeCam
- Remove Watermark$6.99
- Support for the Creator$7.99
