Comparison

Atkinson vs Luma

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

Head to head
About

Atkinson

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
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Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-style images with a single tap. # What is Atkinson Dithering? Atkinson dithering was the algorithm behind the classic 1-bit graphics of early Macintosh computers. It converts photos i nto beautiful two-tone pixel patterns, producing images with a distinctive vintage charm and remarkably small file sizes. # Features - Real-time Atkinson dithering preview through your camera - 7 retro-tech color palettes: Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, Apple II Green, White Phospho r, and classic black & white - 5 iconic frames inspired by computing history: MacPaint, Classic Mac window, Terminal, White Frame, and frameless - Adjustable brightness control - Rounded corner option - Square photo output optimized for social media - Lightweight PNG output with tiny file sizes # Color Palettes Go beyond black and white. Choose from color palettes inspired by legendary displays — the green glow of VT100 terminals, the warm amber of IBM monitors, the creamy screen of the original Macintosh, and more. # Retro Frames Wrap your dithered photos in frames inspired by classic software. The MacPaint frame features pixel-perfect tool palettes and menu bars, just like Bill Atkinson's legendary paint program. The Classic Mac frame recreates the iconic window chrome of early Macintosh. # Perfect for - Retro and vintage photo enthusiasts - Pixel art lovers - Social media posts with a unique aesthetic - Anyone who appreciates the beauty of 1-bit graphics

About

Luma

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Luma 是一款用屏幕补光的自拍应用,在室内或夜间也能获得均匀、自然的脸部光线。 【多种光效】 • 自然柔光 — 接近日光的柔和提亮,适合日常 • 暖肤人像 — 偏暖补光,肤色更红润 • 冷调电影 — 冷色层次,适合情绪风 • 高调时尚 — 高亮白光,清透干净 • 日落金调 — 金色暖调,氛围感强 • 霓虹洋红 — 个性鲜明,适合夜景 • 伦勃朗琥珀 — 经典人像暖光,立体感更好 • 德金斯青橙 — 青橙对比,电影感 • 王家卫霓虹 — 紫青霓虹,夜景情绪 • 银翼夜雨 — 蓝紫冷暖,科幻都市感 • 歌舞厅地灯 — 多色渐变,派对氛围 【其他功能】 • 补光强度可调,满足不同场景 • 画幅切换:3:4、1:1、9:16 • Live Photo 支持:关 / 自动 / 开 • 音量键拍照,单手操作更方便 无需外接补光灯,用 Luma 就能在暗光下拍出清晰、好看的自拍。

Screenshots

Atkinson4 screens
Luma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luma at none against Atkinson's 2. Luma also leads on ads (none vs shown). Atkinson's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Luma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Atkinson versus Luma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtkinsonLuma
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkoyachi杰 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Atkinson

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Month$0.991 Month
  • Standard Year$9.991 Year
None

Luma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atkinson free?
Atkinson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Atkinson or Luma have ads?
Atkinson shows ads; Luma does not.

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