JULab vs Plastar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JULab
This app offers a unique Polaroid camera experience with an abstract design. It features a variety of photographic paper filters to replicate film textures and regularly updates with new content. Share your creations and provide feedback to the developers.
- Abstract Polaroid camera design
- Authentic film texture reproduction
- Variety of photographic paper filters
- Regular updates with new content
- Unique shutter sound and film roll shape
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JULab is an innovative Polaroid camera application that features abstract and quasi-materialized design. Every detail, from the camera frame to the shape of the film roll, and even the sound of the shutter, breaks through the traditional experience of using film cameras. JULab boasts a rich variety of photographic paper filters, aiming to faithfully reproduce the imaging texture of film, including color tones and graininess. This provides an opportunity to bring the soul of film into the digital world. We regularly update new photographic papers, filters, and stickers, so stay tuned for exciting additions. We warmly welcome you to share your stories with us. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
Plastar
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Plastar brings the analog film experience to your iPhone. Load a roll, shoot 36 frames, and wait 24 hours for your photos to develop. 5 ICONIC FILM STOCKS Choose from Kodak Gold, Kodak Portra, Fuji Superia, Fuji Velvia, and Ilford HP5, each with authentic color tones. Or try a Mystery Roll and be surprised. SHOOT LIKE FILM Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, toggle flash, and burn a date stamp onto your shots. Random light leaks may appear — just like a well-loved camera. 24-HOUR DARKROOM Your photos are locked until development is complete. No peeking. Check back when the countdown ends to unwrap your memories. YOUR ARCHIVE Every developed roll is saved. Browse past rolls by year and month, and save your favorites to your Camera Roll. Plastar is built on a simple idea: when we slow down, we pay more attention. By bringing back the wait, the surprise, and the limits of film, Plastar helps you notice and record the beautiful moments in everyday life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plastar at none against JULab's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. JULab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Plastar asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JULab | Plastar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 426 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Julab Cultural Technology Co., Ltd. | 润易 姚 |
In-app purchases
JULab
- Ju Coin 10$0.99
- Ju Coin 100$1.99
- JULab Pro One-Time Purchase$9.99
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- 500 JuCoins$9.99
Plastar
No in-app purchases









