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

Capture stunning photos with advanced controls and edit them with professional tools. Enhance images with custom frames, filters, and LUTs. Offers a trial mode with watermarks and subscription options for full access.

Highlights
  • ProRaw and 48MP capture
  • Manual camera controls
  • HDR and Live Photo support
  • Customizable frames and filters
  • LUT import for unique styles
  • ACR-level editing tools
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 60 against Tinyglim's 1. Tinyglim's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotonCam has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotonCam ships an update every 6 days, Tinyglim every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PhotonCam versus Tinyglim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotonCamTinyglim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟超 邓文吉 李

Customer experience

PhotonCam

All ratings60 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.4%

Tinyglim

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PhotonCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly payment7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thank You Coffee$3.99
  • 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 4.7 out of 5 from 60 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 every 6 days, and Tinyglim every 5 days. Most recently, PhotonCam was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tinyglim on October 31, 2026.

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