# SphereLens vs Topaz for Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SphereLens at 75% against Topaz for Mobile's 22%. SphereLens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). Topaz for Mobile's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topaz for Mobile sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SphereLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topaz for Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topaz for Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of SphereLens's written reviews are positive against 22% of Topaz for Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SphereLens ships an update every 3 weeks, Topaz for Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SphereLens | Topaz for Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherelens/id530098078/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salamander Factory Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325906085) | [Topaz Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926515608) |

## What reviewers say

### SphereLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherelens/id530098078)

Transform your photos into unique spherical lens effects. Emphasize specific parts of your image by aligning them within a guiding circle. Adjust the sphere size and save your creations in high resolution.

**Highlights:** Spherical lens photo processing, On-screen camera guide, Adjustable sphere size, High-resolution saving, Direct Twitter sharing, Customizable settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Topaz for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018)

Restore old photos, fix blurry images, and enhance overall photo quality using advanced AI. This app can unblur, upscale, and repair images, making low-resolution pictures crystal-clear and bringing new life to cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Fix blurry photos instantly, Restore and repair old photos, Upscale images by 4x without losing detail, Enhance faces with AI, Refine AI art and digital creations, Multiple AI enhancement modes

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly (Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 | $9.99 | per month |
| Image Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Pro Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| 400 (Intro Offer) | $39.99 | per month |
| 400 | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| 1400 | $49.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Image Personal Annual | $109.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at restoring old photos
- 👍 Great for enhancing images
- 🚀 Impressive cloud processing capabilities
- 💡 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive credits system
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Unclear how to access full features
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent image quality results
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Fails to apply enhancements properly

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Provide more control over enhancement settings
- Allow purchasing credits directly in the app
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add metadata preservation for edited images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SphereLens free?

SphereLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Topaz for Mobile free?

Topaz for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SphereLens or Topaz for Mobile?

Topaz for Mobile is rated higher. SphereLens averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Topaz for Mobile averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do SphereLens or Topaz for Mobile have ads?

Neither SphereLens nor Topaz for Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SphereLens or Topaz for Mobile?

SphereLens ships an update every 3 weeks, and Topaz for Mobile weekly. Most recently, SphereLens was updated on October 23, 2026 and Topaz for Mobile on October 30, 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.*