# Cobalt Image vs The Last Camera Project

The clearest difference is rating: The Last Camera Project at 2.8 against Cobalt Image's 2.3. The Last Camera Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Cobalt Image's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cobalt Image sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. The Last Camera Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Last Camera Project holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Cobalt Image's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Last Camera Project's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cobalt Image ships an update every 5 days, The Last Camera Project every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cobalt Image | The Last Camera Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobalt-image/id6445825171/reviews) | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-camera-project/id6745276559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 203 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cobalt Image LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674012276) | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) |

## What reviewers say

### Cobalt Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobalt-image/id6445825171)

Enhance your iPhone photos with advanced AI, HDR, and smart portrait modes. This app offers unparalleled control over non-raw images, featuring cutting-edge white balance and Luma curve adjustments. Access renowned digital and film emulations for professional-level editing.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced picture processing, HDR and smart portrait modes, Advanced color models for HEIC files, Unprecedented control over non-raw photos, White balance and Luma curve adjustments, Renowned digital and film emulations, Direct editing from Apple Photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cobalt Image Pro Digital | $3.49 | per month |
| Cobalt Image Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Cobalt Image Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


### The Last Camera Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-camera-project/id6745276559)

Participate in a global art project by taking a single photograph. Your image, enriched with metadata, will be part of a collective storytelling initiative culminating in a world record attempt at Art Basel Miami.

**Highlights:** Invite-only access, Capture one photo, Metadata enrichment, Global art initiative, World record attempt, Art Basel Miami reveal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cobalt Image free?

Cobalt Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Last Camera Project free?

The Last Camera Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cobalt Image or The Last Camera Project?

The Last Camera Project is rated higher. Cobalt Image averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Last Camera Project averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cobalt Image or The Last Camera Project have ads?

Neither Cobalt Image nor The Last Camera Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cobalt Image or The Last Camera Project?

Cobalt Image ships an update every 5 days, and The Last Camera Project every 6 days. Most recently, Cobalt Image was updated on July 19, 2026 and The Last Camera Project on August 12, 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.*