Comparison

NIR Color vs Recolla

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NIR Color

Transform ordinary photos into surreal, ethereal landscapes with near-infrared technology and color filters. This app adds unique hues and dramatic contrast, making everyday objects appear otherworldly. Explore a different light and create magical, mysterious atmospheres in your images.

Highlights
  • Near infrared technology
  • Infrared color filters
  • Surreal and ethereal effects
  • Dramatic contrast adjustments
  • Preset library
  • Custom preset saving
  • Hi-Res image support
Features
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Photography is the art of capturing light. Infrared photography, on the other hand, is the art of capturing invisible light. If your looking for something new and unique to add to your photography arsenal then you came to the right place NIR Color is truly beautiful, surreal and will transform ordinary landscapes into something magical and ethereal. NIR Color uses “near infrared” light technology, along with infrared “color” filters to add violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red colors, and all their combinations back into your image. The combination creates stunning imagery with otherworldly and mysteriously atmospheres. When using “NIR” everyday objects differ sharply from those of visible light. A blue sky can sometimes appear very dark, while foliage often turns light to create an amazing and chilling contrast. Not only will the contrast make your photo ‘pop’, it will also transform the original color to ones that are dreamy and surreal using our infrared “color” filters. The decision is in your hands to tone down the color to ones that are classy, clean, and contrasted. Or boost them to a dramatic color of your choosing taking your infrared photography to a completely different level. With NIR Color you can quickly see how incredibly beautiful the world can be in a different light. The world as seen using NIR Color is at once familiar and strange, using hues that are entirely different than those we actually see in reality. The eerie but seductive effects that NIR photographs bring to the table consist mostly of landscape shots, but on occasion portraits can be completely converted from what we recognize as normal into ones where skin tones turn pale and cold and eyes that go dark. This may lead you to shift gears from a normal pose into something that is wildly terrestrial. So give NIR Color a try and transcend your photo into a world where you and your viewer will be offered a chance to encounter a deeper connection to the story behind your photograph. NIR Color … • Works best on colorful landscape images • “Near Infrared” technology turns blue-sky dark and foliage light to make your image ‘pop’ • Infrared “Color” filters add violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red colors, and all their combinations back into the image to create a dreamy and surreal appearance. • Works with Hi-Res images and saves Hi-Res for top-quality results • Gets you started fast with a variety of presets • Creates personal-favorite custom presets using the "Save Preset" menu • Has the addictive JixiPix Randomizer – so much fun! • Easy-to-use slider controls to adjust light, contrast and texture just how you want it • Superfast preview mode to immediately see edit results, with large image rendered at save • You can save to the photo roll and/or email or post to Facebook. Share your masterpieces! •Superior customer support and updates – we're committed to your long-term satisfaction

About

Recolla

Transform your photos with vintage effects inspired by historical photographic processes. Easily apply era-specific filters to images from your library or captured directly within the app. Share your creations instantly with friends and family.

Highlights
  • 12 vintage filters
  • Simple user interface
  • Capture new photos
  • Import from photo library
  • Built-in sharing
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We analysed an impressive number of old photos from the 1800s to the 1900s and packed the photographic processes into this easy to use mobile app. * 12 Superbly crafted filters - Give your photos dramatic vintage effects * Extremely simple UI - All you have to do is to apply which era you will apply. * Capture images or import from your photo library * Share your photos via built-in iOS sharing support Tag your photos on Instagram with #RecollaApp Got questions or comments? Email at support@mocadeco.com Your feedback helps us to constantly improve our apps.

Screenshots

NIR Color4 screens
Recolla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NIR Color at 4.3 against Recolla's 4.0. NIR Color also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Recolla's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NIR Color costs $2.99 and Recolla $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NIR Color holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of NIR Color's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recolla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, Recolla every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NIR Color versus Recolla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIR ColorRecolla
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJixiPix SoftwareSeohyeon Lee

Customer experience

NIR Color

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%

Recolla

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NIR Color

No in-app purchases

None

Recolla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIR Color free?
NIR Color costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recolla free?
Recolla costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NIR Color or Recolla?
NIR Color is rated higher. NIR Color averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Recolla averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do NIR Color or Recolla have ads?
Neither NIR Color nor Recolla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIR Color or Recolla?
NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, and Recolla every 7 months. Most recently, NIR Color was updated on August 29, 2026 and Recolla on September 18, 2026.

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