# DinoConnect 2 vs Before/After

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DinoConnect 2 at none against Before/After's 4. DinoConnect 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Before/After's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (209 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Before/After sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DinoConnect 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

DinoConnect 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Before/After has 209 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, Before/After every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DinoConnect 2 | Before/After |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinoconnect-2/id1552673366/reviews)** | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/898718691) | [Fancygames, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355409981) |

## What reviewers say

### DinoConnect 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinoconnect-2/id1552673366)

This app allows you to preview live images, capture photos and videos, and control illumination and exposure from a connected Dino-Lite microscope via a Wi-Fi streamer. It also enables adding text and performing measurements on captured images.

**Highlights:** Live image preview, Photo and video capture, Illumination control, Exposure adjustment, Add text to images, Perform measurements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Before/After

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461)

Easily create dynamic before and after photo comparison videos. Showcase your editing skills by selecting two images and choosing a social media format. Export high-quality animations with customizable transition speeds to highlight dramatic changes.

**Highlights:** Create before/after photo animations, Select photos from library, Choose social media post/story format, Export high-quality video, Customize transition speed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cool and quick
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Free options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No free option initially
- ❌ Cannot save projects
- ❌ Unexpected fees
- ❌ Cannot cancel subscription
- ❌ Difficult file access

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save projects
- App doesn't work (black screen, photos not loading)
- Unexpected fees charged
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Editing not as advertised

**Requested features**

- Aspect adjustment
- Ability to go to files easily
- Saving projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DinoConnect 2 free?

DinoConnect 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Before/After free?

Before/After is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DinoConnect 2 or Before/After?

DinoConnect 2 is rated higher. DinoConnect 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Before/After averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.

### Do DinoConnect 2 or Before/After have ads?

Neither DinoConnect 2 nor Before/After shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DinoConnect 2 or Before/After?

DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Before/After every 9 days. Most recently, DinoConnect 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Before/After on October 24, 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.*