# Impressionism Camera vs Photo to Impressionism

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Impressionism Camera at 57% against Photo to Impressionism's 0%. Impressionism Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Photo to Impressionism's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Impressionism Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Photo to Impressionism sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Impressionism Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. 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: 57% of Impressionism Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Photo to Impressionism's.

Impressionism Camera ships an update every 2 months, Photo to Impressionism every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Impressionism Camera | Photo to Impressionism |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressionism-camera/id477431391/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-impressionism/id6752855341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [Daniel Plata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467546479) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Photo to Impressionism

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-impressionism/id6752855341)

Transform your photos into unique impressionist paintings with expressive brushstrokes. This app reimagines your personal images, from pets to landscapes, in the style of masters like Monet and Van Gogh. Create artistic gifts or simply enjoy your memories in a new, vibrant way.

**Highlights:** Impressionist painting conversion, Inspired by master artists, Adjustable painting detail, Uses personal photos only, Fast and easy transformation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Impressionism Camera free?

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

### Is Photo to Impressionism free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Impressionism Camera or Photo to Impressionism?

Impressionism Camera is rated higher. Impressionism Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Photo to Impressionism averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Impressionism Camera or Photo to Impressionism have ads?

Impressionism Camera shows ads; Photo to Impressionism does not.

### Which is updated more often, Impressionism Camera or Photo to Impressionism?

Impressionism Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Photo to Impressionism every 3 weeks. Most recently, Impressionism Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and Photo to Impressionism on October 24, 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.*