# PhotonCam vs Tinyglim

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotonCam | Tinyglim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoncam-pro-camera-and-editor/id6470341051/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyglim/id6759559123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟超 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456767681) | [文吉 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646754748) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotonCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoncam-pro-camera-and-editor/id6470341051)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly payment | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly payment | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tinyglim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyglim/id6759559123)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tinyglim Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*