Comparison

PhotonCam vs Tinyglim

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

Head to head
About

PhotonCam

This app provides professional-grade photo capture and editing tools, including ProRaw, manual controls, and HDR. Enhance images with custom frames, filters, and advanced ACR-level adjustments. Create and import your own LUTs for a unique shooting style.

Highlights
  • ProRaw and 48MP capture
  • Manual camera controls
  • HDR photo capture and editing
  • Customizable frames and filters
  • ACR-level photo editing
  • LUT import and creation
  • Portrait mode bokeh
Features
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PhotonCam offers a professional-level camera experience with the following features: - Capture photos using ProRaw and 48MP on your high-end iPhone. You can also use manual camera controls to capture the perfect shot. - Capture and edit photos while preserving HDR effect. - Capture and edit Live Photo to relive the moment you love. - Enhance your captured or edited photos by adding Frames, giving each image a personalized and distinctive touch. You can also design your unique Frames by setting various styles. Explore the Frame Workshop to start designing your Frames. - Want some bokeh blur? Portrait mode is right there for you. - Choose from a variety of built-in filters for use during capture or photo editing. - Create your own filters using the provided tools, in addition to the built-in options. - Utilize ACR-level tools to edit photos or filters, including control over lighting, color grading, color mixing, and various other effects. - As a professional photographer, you can edit your photos and create a Lookup Table Cube using desktop software like Photoshop. You can then import it as a filter, allowing you to shoot in your unique style. - Import photos from your camera to edit and export using the aforementioned built-in tools. - Add a date stamp to your photos to create a film-look effect. You can try the app in Trial mode without any subscription. However, photos saved in Trial mode will have watermarks on them. To access the app's full features, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required. Privacy policy: https://juniperphoton.dev/photoncam/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tinyglim

Explore minimalist photography on an elegant platform focused on visual storytelling. Organize your work with albums and enjoy high-definition images without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Masonry Feed
  • Album Management
  • High-Definition Quality
  • Privacy Focused
  • No Ads
  • No Tracking
Features
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Discover the art of minimalist photography with Tinyglim. A clean, elegant platform designed for photo enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality visual storytelling. Key Features: - Masonry Feed: A seamless, artistic browsing experience. - Album Management: Organize your inspiration with ease. - High-Definition Quality: Experience photos in their truest resolution. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, just pure art. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PhotonCam4 screens
Tinyglim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PhotonCam at 57 against Tinyglim's 1. Tinyglim's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. PhotonCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tinyglim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tinyglim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotonCam has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotonCam ships an update weekly, Tinyglim every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PhotonCam versus Tinyglim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotonCamTinyglim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟超 邓文吉 李

Customer experience

PhotonCam

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Tinyglim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PhotonCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly payment7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$14.99
1 purchases

Tinyglim

One-time1
  • Tinyglim Pro$19.99

Questions

Is PhotonCam free?
PhotonCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinyglim free?
Tinyglim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotonCam or Tinyglim?
Tinyglim is rated higher. PhotonCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Tinyglim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhotonCam or Tinyglim have ads?
Neither PhotonCam nor Tinyglim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotonCam or Tinyglim?
PhotonCam ships an update weekly, and Tinyglim every 5 days. Most recently, PhotonCam was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tinyglim on October 6, 2026.

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