# ToonCamera vs Panostory Pro

The clearest difference is rating: ToonCamera at 4.8 against Panostory Pro's 4.0. ToonCamera also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 21) and review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Panostory Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToonCamera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Panostory Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToonCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToonCamera has 8.6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ToonCamera's written reviews are positive against 71% of Panostory Pro's.

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, Panostory Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToonCamera | Panostory Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-stitch-and-grid/id1297275093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) | [锐 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078488615) |

## What reviewers say

### ToonCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848)

Transform your photos and videos into live cartoons with real-time art effects. Choose from various styles, customize them, and share your creations instantly. Convert existing media or capture new moments with artistic filters.

**Highlights:** Live cartoon and art effects, Real-time preview, Multiple art styles (pencil, ink, stipple), Customizable effects, Convert existing media, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToonCamera | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ToonCamera | $9.99 | per month |
| ToonCamera | $19.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $39.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful tool for enhancing and developing images
- 👍 Amazing, fun, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent, intuitive, and versatile
- 👍 Great for creating interesting and artistic photos
- 👍 Fantastic for transforming photos into cartoons/art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- 🐛 Glitches with video recording and sound
- 🔍 Limited filter options and effects
- 🔍 Mediocre and basic filter results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- Issues with video recording and sound
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/manipulate specific areas of photos
- Improve video recording quality and features
- Provide more advanced filter and editing options
- Add ability to search and use photos from camera roll


### Panostory Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-stitch-and-grid/id1297275093)

Create personalized photo collages, widgets, and wallpapers with various layout styles. Stitch multiple images together, cut pictures with shape masks, and even take video screenshots. Share your creations easily to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Photo widget for home screen, Multiple collage layout styles, Stitch photos horizontally, vertically, or in a grid, Cut pictures with shape masks, Take frame screenshots from videos, Create custom wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToonCamera free?

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

### Is Panostory Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ToonCamera or Panostory Pro?

ToonCamera is rated higher. ToonCamera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Panostory Pro averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do ToonCamera or Panostory Pro have ads?

Neither ToonCamera nor Panostory Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToonCamera or Panostory Pro?

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, and Panostory Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, ToonCamera was updated on October 21, 2026 and Panostory Pro on October 20, 2026.

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