# Atkinson vs 2

The clearest difference is rating: 2 at 4.5 against Atkinson's 3.3. 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Atkinson's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atkinson | 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsutomu Koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) |

## What reviewers say

### Atkinson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124)

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

**Highlights:** Atkinson dithering algorithm processing, Square photo output, Toggleable rounded corners, White border option, Real-time preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Year | $9.99 | per year |


### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atkinson free?

Atkinson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 2 free?

2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Atkinson or 2?

2 is rated higher. Atkinson averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 2 averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Atkinson or 2 have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atkinson or 2?

Atkinson ships an update monthly, and 2 monthly. Most recently, Atkinson was updated on June 5, 2026 and 2 on July 30, 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.*