HarrisCamera vs MistLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HarrisCamera
This app allows you to create unique "Harris Shutter Effect" photos by overlapping three images taken with different color filters. It offers various shooting and editing tools to achieve classic analog photo looks with vibrant colors and a retro feel.
- Multiple exposure photography
- Three color filter shooting
- Load images from photo library
- 16 preset photo filters
- Basic photo correction tools
- Social media sharing
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◆Congratulations! Over 260,000 downloads!◆ ◆1st place in the AppStore photo category in 12 countries!◆ HarrisCamera for iPhone is a camera app that creates a “Harris Shutter Effect” (also known as a “Tri-filter Effect”) photo on your iPhone. "Great effect using Harris shutter technique" - QUICK APP REVIEW "HarrisCamera is a unique photo app. It’s the only app I know of in the App Store to recreate the Harris shutter effect, a classic analog photo effect achieved by taking multiple exposures through several colored filters. Since the last update, the app saves in full resolution. It’s a good app." - Life in LoFi "HarrisCamera is a popular app for iPhone photography and it has just been updated with a new design and optimization for the iPhone 5. " - The App Whisperer "If you like getting unique images of this sort I’d highly recommend this app. " - iOS photo apps "If you don't have a photo-editing program, or you're just feeling lazy, there's an iPhone app called HarrisCamera that can recreate the Harris shutter effect for you." - WonderHowTo "For some reason, I'm really attracted to it. Maybe it's the wild color? Or maybe it's the nostalgia of the old 3D comic book look? " - Imagine This ● Overlap 3 photos into 1 ・Just take a picture three times using three different color filters. ・You can shoot beautifully without moving the camera as much as possible. ・Use a tripod or put your iPhone on and shoot! ● Share photos ・Instagram ・Twitter ・Facebook Other various applications can be linked. Be sure to attach a hashtag (#HarrisCamera) and share it! ● Function details ・Shooting with the highest image quality of your device (equivalent to the standard camera application) ・Load images from Photo library ・Flash shooting ・Grid display ・Image stabilization ・Ultra-wide-angle camera shooting (supported devices only) ・Telephoto camera shooting (supported devices only) ・Switch dark mode ・16 preset photo filters ・Adjustment tools for basic photo correction ● Preset photo filters ・INSTANT ・XPRO1 ・XPRO2 ・MOTION ・PRISM-1 ・PRISM-2 ・PRISM-3 ・DOUBLE-1 ・DOUBLE-2 ・DOUBLE-3 ・CHROME ・B&W ・TOYCAM ・SOFT ・DYNAMIC ● Adjustment tool ・Exposure ・Brightness ・Contrast ・Vividness ・Color temperature ・Highlight ・Shadow ・Vignetting (Vignette) ・Sharp We use icons by icons8(https://icons8.com/).
MistLens
This app offers real-time Black Mist filter effects for photos and videos, allowing users to preview cinematic softness and atmospheric depth before capturing. Adjust intensity and highlight thresholds to achieve a desired look.
- Real-time Black Mist filter rendering
- Adjustable filter intensity
- Highlight threshold control
- Brightness adjustment
- Rear multi-lens support
- Dual black/white themes
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I have always loved the Black Mist look, especially the way it softens highlights while keeping texture in the image. It can make skin feel naturally luminous and gives photos and videos a warm cinematic atmosphere. Most Black Mist apps apply the effect only after capture. MistLens was built so you can see the atmosphere in real time before pressing the shutter. MistLens is a camera app for photography lovers and cinematic image makers who want real-time Black Mist, film color, and tactile camera controls. Key features: - Real-time Black Mist rendering for photos and videos - Preview Black Mist on existing photos from the in-app album, then save a separate edited copy - New ARRI-style cinematic color filter for a film-inspired look - Dedicated controls for Black Mist intensity, highlight threshold, and brightness - Rear multi-lens switching support - Modern skeuomorphic design with black and white themes Support:https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/43osHqSqva1Y7W Privacy Policy: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/o7fMGXyTpMIR5w Terms of Use: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/ygG5ztrtY5FRex
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HarrisCamera at Free against MistLens's $2.99. HarrisCamera also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). MistLens's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
HarrisCamera is free to download; MistLens costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HarrisCamera ships an update every 5 weeks, MistLens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HarrisCamera | MistLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #141 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | minical Inc. | Dongguan Tuesday Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HarrisCamera
MistLens
Bugs and requests
HarrisCamera
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when pressing done button
- Crashes after taking third image
- Force closes on iPhone 4S and older devices
- Loading icon freezes between filters
- Save to photos function not working
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- Exit button (X) unresponsive after image capture
- Other button causes app to hang
- Crashes when using camera functionality
- Composition fails without saving results
- App freezes and closes unexpectedly
Requested features
10 requests- Upload/import photos from existing gallery
- Additional color filters and monochrome option
- Front-facing camera support
- Volume button to trigger capture
- Adjustable aspect ratio options
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- Timer mode for self-portraits
- Independent focus and exposure controls
- More filter lens choices
- Full-screen capture mode
- Text/font overlay capabilities
MistLens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HarrisCamera
No in-app purchases
MistLens
No in-app purchases









