Comparison

Ripple Video Camera vs NoLight

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

Head to head
About

Ripple Video Camera

Features
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・This is a app that uses ripple effects for photos and videos. ・You can easily create various photos and videos with colorful ripple effects and share them on SNS. ・Ripple effects can be expressed in various ways depending on the touch method and effect settings. ・In addition, by overlapping ripples with the loop recording function, you can create even more spectacular effects. ・Furthermore, you can save it as a video file, or output it as a still image file using the capture button. You can share photos and videos with more people on SNS and other platforms. Why not try creating impactful photos and videos to increase your visibility? 【Source】 ・Camera shooting: Video, Photo ・Camera roll: Video, Photo 【Settings】 ・Pitch of ripples ・Height of ripples ・Shading of ripples ・Decay rate of ripples ・Length of video (when selecting photo) ・Resolution for saving 【Touch operation】 ・Touch the image on the screen to add ripples. ・The longer you touch, the longer the ripples last. 【Output】 ・Save to camera roll: Video, Photo ・Share video/photo: AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, ...

About

NoLight

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NoLight is a black screen camera and recording workspace designed for focused, distraction-free video capture. Record video while keeping your screen dark, or continue working inside NoLight with useful tools like Web, Notes, and Clock. KEY FEATURES BLACK SCREEN RECORDING Start recording and switch to a completely black display whenever you want. Restore the screen instantly without stopping your recording. ALWAYS-VISIBLE RECORDING INDICATOR While NoLight is recording, an on-screen indicator is shown at all times - including while the screen is black. It cannot be turned off, and there is no setting or gesture that hides it. RECORDING WORKSPACE Keep recording while using built-in tools: • Web browser • Notes • Clock • Vault CAMERA CONTROLS Choose the settings that fit your session: • Video or photo • Front or back camera • 1080p and 4K on supported devices • Microphone control • Recording background options QUICK BLACKOUT Start directly in blackout mode, or switch to the black screen while recording using supported controls. NOTES WHILE RECORDING Capture ideas, reminders, or research notes without ending your recording session. VAULT A separate space inside NoLight, unlocked with Face ID or a PIN you choose, for your own recordings, notes and browsing — much like the Hidden album in Photos or a Face ID–locked folder in Notes. It protects your own material from someone else picking up your unlocked phone. It does not change how recording is indicated. STORED ON YOUR DEVICE Recordings are saved on your device. NoLight has no accounts and uploads nothing; files leave your device only when you choose to export or share them. BUILT FOR REAL SESSIONS NoLight is useful for lectures, meetings, research, events, presentations, long recording sessions, and other situations where a bright camera screen can be distracting. NoLight respects iOS camera and microphone permissions and system privacy indicators.

Screenshots

Ripple Video Camera4 screens
NoLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoLight at Free against Ripple Video Camera's $0.99. NoLight also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Ripple Video Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads 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

NoLight is free to download; Ripple Video Camera costs $0.99 up front. NoLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ripple Video Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple Video Camera ships an update monthly, NoLight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 1 level
Ripple Video Camera versus NoLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple Video CameraNoLight
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMasanori KatsutaSang Cao

In-app purchases

None

Ripple Video Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NoLight

One-time1
  • NoLight Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Ripple Video Camera free?
Ripple Video Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoLight free?
NoLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ripple Video Camera or NoLight have ads?
Neither Ripple Video Camera nor NoLight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripple Video Camera or NoLight?
Ripple Video Camera ships an update monthly, and NoLight every 4 days. Most recently, Ripple Video Camera was updated on October 25, 2026 and NoLight on October 26, 2026.

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