# PhotoPills vs WHCC Studio

The clearest difference is price: WHCC Studio at Free against PhotoPills's $10.99. WHCC Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). PhotoPills's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WHCC Studio is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 50% of WHCC Studio's.

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, WHCC Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | WHCC Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whcc-studio/id1441841005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [White House Custom Colour](https://appshunter.io/developer/404266243) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #75 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### WHCC Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whcc-studio/id1441841005)

This app helps professional photographers present client projects, create wall layouts, and browse products. It syncs Studio projects to your iPad for in-person client meetings, allowing for comparisons and reviews. Design custom wall art by placing images and exploring display options.

**Highlights:** Sync Studio projects to iPad, Present client slideshows, Compare, rate, and review images, Create custom wall layouts, Browse product catalog, View print surfaces and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WHCC Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or WHCC Studio?

PhotoPills is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while WHCC Studio averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or WHCC Studio have ads?

WHCC Studio shows ads; PhotoPills does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoPills or WHCC Studio?

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and WHCC Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on November 6, 2026 and WHCC Studio on November 2, 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.*