# CaptionEdit vs Lomograph Camera Instant 1888

The clearest difference is update cadence: CaptionEdit at every 6 days against Lomograph Camera Instant 1888's monthly. CaptionEdit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CaptionEdit against 5.0 for Lomograph Camera Instant 1888. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

CaptionEdit ships an update every 6 days, Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionEdit | Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionedit/id1626408234/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomograph-camera-instant-1888/id1669231829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| 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 with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleka Consulting Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587115460) | [Florent Pottevin](https://appshunter.io/developer/826148163) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptionEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionedit/id1626408234)

Easily add captions and enhance old photos without obscuring the image. Preserve important details and context for family history with simple, fast editing tools. Captions are saved directly into photo metadata for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Add captions without covering the photo, Multi-line captions, Captions saved into metadata, Improve brightness, contrast, and clarity, Works with scanned and born-digital photos, Permanent license

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaptionEdit 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| CaptionEdity  1 Year | $2.99 | per year |
| CaptionEdit Permanent License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Caption Edit | $19.99 | one-time |


### Lomograph Camera Instant 1888

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomograph-camera-instant-1888/id1669231829)

Create unique Polaroid-style collages by taking a series of photos. Customize your creations with filters, frames, stickers, and text. Perfect for capturing memories in a stylish, sequential format.

**Highlights:** Sequential photo capture, Automatic collage arrangement, Customizable filters and frames, Stickers and text overlays, Adjustable delay between shots, Individual photo saving

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use your own pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy full app | $1.89 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionEdit free?

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

### Is Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 free?

Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CaptionEdit or Lomograph Camera Instant 1888?

CaptionEdit and Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CaptionEdit or Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 have ads?

Neither CaptionEdit nor Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionEdit or Lomograph Camera Instant 1888?

CaptionEdit ships an update every 6 days, and Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 monthly. Most recently, CaptionEdit was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lomograph Camera Instant 1888 on October 14, 2026.

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