# 2 vs Trichromy

The clearest difference is rating: Trichromy at 5.0 against 2's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Trichromy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trichromy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Trichromy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

2 ships an update monthly, Trichromy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Trichromy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromy/id6448881187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Trichromy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromy/id6448881187)

Explore trichromatic photography with this unique camera app. Capture stunning color images by layering three monochromatic exposures, offering a distinctive visual style. Experiment with different timings and capture orders for psychedelic or subtle effects.

**Highlights:** Trichromatic photography capture, Layering of 3 monochromatic images, Adjustable delay between exposures, Individual colored shutter controls, Straightforward user interface, Historical photographic process exploration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 free?

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

### Is Trichromy free?

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

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

Trichromy is rated higher. 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Trichromy averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do 2 or Trichromy have ads?

Neither 2 nor Trichromy shows ads.

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

2 ships an update monthly, and Trichromy every 3 weeks. Most recently, 2 was updated on July 30, 2026 and Trichromy on September 18, 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.*