# kyu vs Chromagraph Camera

The clearest difference is price: kyu at Free against Chromagraph Camera's $12.99. Chromagraph Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (244 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

kyu is free to download; Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for kyu against 4.1 for Chromagraph Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromagraph Camera has 244 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of kyu's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chromagraph Camera's.

kyu ships an update monthly, Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kyu | Chromagraph Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyu-v/id6451095022/reviews) | **[4.1 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 90 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TranSe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696549986) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## What reviewers say

### kyu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyu-v/id6451095022)

Easily record and share short, memorable video clips with friends and loved ones. This app focuses on capturing moments as they happen, allowing you to look back on them later. It prioritizes privacy, ensuring your shared memories are only seen by those you choose.

**Highlights:** Record instant video clips, Share memories privately, Live in the moment recording, Easy to use interface, Look back on past videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chromagraph Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #4 Top Paid, #106 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a unique approach to mobile photography, bypassing default camera processing for custom color and texture rendering. It allows for artistic adjustments and stores original raw files alongside the processed look.

**Highlights:** Custom color and texture rendering, Raw image data processing, Post-capture look preview, Adjustable color, tone, and texture, Gallery with original raw files, Exportable processed images

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kyu free?

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

### Is Chromagraph Camera free?

Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, kyu or Chromagraph Camera?

Chromagraph Camera is rated higher. kyu averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chromagraph Camera averages 4.1 from 244 ratings.

### Do kyu or Chromagraph Camera have ads?

Neither kyu nor Chromagraph Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, kyu or Chromagraph Camera?

kyu ships an update monthly, and Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. Most recently, kyu was updated on November 12, 2026 and Chromagraph Camera on November 15, 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.*