Comparison

PrismScope Lite vs Galaxy Paint

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

Head to head
About

PrismScope Lite

Transform your camera feed into a mesmerizing kaleidoscope with beautiful, realistic patterns. Apply real-time color filters to create unique visual experiences. This free version includes a watermark on screen and output images.

Highlights
  • Real-time kaleidoscope effect
  • Realistic tapered mirror system
  • Chromatic aberration simulation
  • Live color filters
  • Watermark on free version
Features
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Display Images from Camera as Kaleidoscope. Enjoy Beautiful Patterns. ・Reproduce "Tapered Mirror System Kaleidoscope". ・More realistic image by drawing Chromatic Aberration of Light. ・Real-time Color Filters. ************************************************** This app is a FREE version. On the screen and the output image, the watermark character will display. ************************************************** == System Requirements == iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G or later iOS 5.0 or later == Specifications == When used this app for a long time, near the lens of iPhone will be hot as with default camera app. In that case, please put a little time to launch it. == Troubleshooting == Some users report that they can't save image when they upgrade to iOS6. At first enter "SETTINGS" in the device and then enter the "PRIVACY" option, there find out the "PHOTO" option and activate it. Some users report that they can't launch this app when they upgrade to iOS8. At first enter "SETTINGS" in the device and then enter the "PRIVACY" option, there find out the "CAMERA" option and activate it. == News & Suppor == @m_hakozaki on Twitter

About

Galaxy Paint

Create your own unique constellations and dynamic galaxy animations with intuitive touch controls. Add special effects like cyclone rotation and enjoy a visually stunning and potentially therapeutic experience. Share your cosmic creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Intuitive constellation drawing
  • Dynamic galaxy animations
  • Cyclone rotation effect
  • Dotted drawing option
  • Gyroscope support for 3D viewing
  • Daily special galaxy feature
  • SNS sharing
Features
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◆In a matter of few seconds, your own constellation is created and starts to shine brightly!◆ Easy intuitive motions! Regardless of gender or age, you can make your original constellation, pattern, drawing or symbol in a scribble sensation! ◆Cyclone effect has been added (v1.1) Press the "Rotate" button in the lower left corner and your galaxy will begin to spiral smoothly. (Press again to cancel) You can overlay the effects of touch motion and enjoy more beautiful animation. * During the cyclone effect, "VanishingPoint" and "FollowPoint" are slightly less effective. You can shoot each dot and make a dotted drawing or you can slide your finger as you like! (You can use a maximum of 1,000 points and draw in all directions 360°!) Then, touch the constellation and symbol you made and enjoy a fantastic and dynamic animation! All you need is few seconds of your time and a finger! You can enjoy as you like as many times as you want! The constellation you drew shows many expressions and beautiful animation while you touch the screen. And, if you are lucky to have a device with a gyro function, you can enjoy looking at the galaxy and animation in any angle you like and you can have the best experience as if you are really in the galaxy! You won't get tired of even just looking at it, but it's more fun because you can draw it yourself! You can even move it after you make it! Seeing the animation of beautifully flashing galaxy may even heal you mind psychologically! (ASMR) With Galaxy Paint, you can be the designer of your own galaxy instantly and become a producer! This is real magic! If you are confident with the work that you made, be sure to share it on SNS! ◆Further, there is an extra feature of different special galaxies appearing daily when you start the app! (Please look forward to what it will be) *The picture you took in the app is saved in the "Screenshots" folder. ========Credits======== BGM・SOUNDS: OtoLogic SOUNDS: Sound Effect Lab SOUNDS: Digital Gene FONT[M+2p]: M+ FONTS PROJECT FONT[Dosis]: Impallari Type

Screenshots

PrismScope Lite4 screens
Galaxy Paint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrismScope Lite at none against Galaxy Paint's shown. PrismScope Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). Galaxy Paint's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Paint holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of PrismScope Lite's written reviews are positive against 75% of Galaxy Paint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrismScope Lite ships an update every 15 months, Galaxy Paint every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrismScope Lite versus Galaxy Paint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrismScope LiteGalaxy Paint
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasataka HakozakiPlus Inc. (Japan)

Customer experience

PrismScope Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative18.4%

Galaxy Paint

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PrismScope Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Galaxy Paint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrismScope Lite free?
PrismScope Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxy Paint free?
Galaxy Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrismScope Lite or Galaxy Paint?
Galaxy Paint is rated higher. PrismScope Lite averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Galaxy Paint averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do PrismScope Lite or Galaxy Paint have ads?
Galaxy Paint shows ads; PrismScope Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, PrismScope Lite or Galaxy Paint?
PrismScope Lite ships an update every 15 months, and Galaxy Paint every 5 months. Most recently, PrismScope Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Galaxy Paint on October 14, 2026.

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