# Emboss Me Pro vs Impressionism Camera

The clearest difference is price: Impressionism Camera at Free against Emboss Me Pro's $0.99. Impressionism Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (57% vs 29%). Emboss Me Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Impressionism Camera is free to download; Emboss Me Pro costs $0.99 up front. Impressionism Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Emboss Me Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Impressionism Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impressionism Camera has 381 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Emboss Me Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of Impressionism Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emboss Me Pro | Impressionism Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emboss-me-pro/id452632085/reviews) | **[4.3 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressionism-camera/id477431391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **381** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [福恩 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/421941791) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### Emboss Me Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emboss-me-pro/id452632085)

Easily apply an embossing effect to your photos with a single tap. Adjust depth and direction for custom results. Share your creations directly via print, tweet, or email.

**Highlights:** One-click embossing effect, Adjustable embossing depth, Adjustable embossing direction, Select photos from album, Take new photos, One-tap print, One-tap tweet, One-tap email

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Impressionism Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressionism-camera/id477431391)

Transform your photos into Impressionist-style paintings with various artistic filters. Create unique artwork by repeating transformations and add your personal autograph to your creations.

**Highlights:** Impressionist art styles, Photo transformation, Customizable styles, Autograph addition, iOS 9.0+ compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat wine for developer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for photo personalization
- 🖼️ Creates artistic photo styles
- 🤩 Fun to use
- 💯 Satisfied with results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited painterly styles
- 👎 Few styles even in premium
- 💸 Expensive premium version
- ❌ App is broken/useless for some
- 🚫 Issues with payment methods (PayPal refusal)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during processing hi-res images
- Pen not functioning
- App closes unexpectedly
- Pointillism is broken
- Photos become unrecognizable after first use

**Requested features**

- More painterly styles
- More variety of styles
- Ability to use PayPal for payments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emboss Me Pro free?

Emboss Me Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Impressionism Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emboss Me Pro or Impressionism Camera?

Impressionism Camera is rated higher. Emboss Me Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Impressionism Camera averages 4.3 from 381 ratings.

### Do Emboss Me Pro or Impressionism Camera have ads?

Impressionism Camera shows ads; Emboss Me Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emboss Me Pro or Impressionism Camera?

Emboss Me Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Impressionism Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Emboss Me Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Impressionism Camera on October 19, 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.*