# Trichromatic vs JPEG XL Toolbox

The clearest difference is monetization model: JPEG XL Toolbox at free against Trichromatic's free with in-app purchases. JPEG XL Toolbox also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Trichromatic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trichromatic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JPEG XL Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trichromatic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Trichromatic ships an update every 6 days, JPEG XL Toolbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trichromatic | JPEG XL Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromatic/id1591806612/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpeg-xl-toolbox/id6470681357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) | [SUIKA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597116502) |

## What reviewers say

### Trichromatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromatic/id1591806612)

This app captures three distinct monochrome images using red, green, and blue filters, then merges them into a single creative photograph. Users can adjust various image parameters and share their unique creations.

**Highlights:** Capture RGB monochrome photos, Combine into one image, Adjust intervals between shots, Zoom and reframe options, Enable flash, Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, Save and share final image

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |


### JPEG XL Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpeg-xl-toolbox/id6470681357)

This app converts various image formats, including ProRAW DNG, HEIF, and JPEG, to JPEG XL (JXL). It offers lossless and lossy compression options, preserves metadata and 16-bit depth, and supports batch conversions. The app also maintains HDR display effects.

**Highlights:** ProRAW DNG to JXL conversion, Lossless and lossy compression, Metadata and 16-bit depth preservation, HDR display effect support, Batch conversion, HEIF and JPEG to JXL conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPEG XL Toolbox Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trichromatic free?

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

### Is JPEG XL Toolbox free?

JPEG XL Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trichromatic or JPEG XL Toolbox?

Trichromatic is rated higher. Trichromatic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JPEG XL Toolbox averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Trichromatic or JPEG XL Toolbox have ads?

Neither Trichromatic nor JPEG XL Toolbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trichromatic or JPEG XL Toolbox?

Trichromatic ships an update every 6 days, and JPEG XL Toolbox monthly. Most recently, Trichromatic was updated on October 7, 2026 and JPEG XL Toolbox on October 12, 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.*