PhotonCam vs Glassy Lights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Glassy Lights
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Glassy es como llaman los surfistas al mar cuando no sopla nada de viento: liso, transparente, como un cristal. Glassy Lights lleva esa luz a tus fotos. Abre una foto o haz una con la cámara, toca un preset y ajusta lo justo: exposición, contraste, temperatura, tinte, saturación, enfoque y grano. Color con la luz de Hawaii (Vol. 1) o blanco y negro (Mono). Sin filtros pesados: luz dorada y grano de verdad. • Presets creados por Iko PB y Glassy Media Lab • Color y blanco y negro • Controles simples, sin curva de aprendizaje • Tú decides cuánta intensidad le das a cada preset • Tus ediciones se guardan en el móvil y puedes retomarlas cuando quieras • Tus fotos se editan en tu móvil y no se suben a ningún sitio • Gratis. Habrá más series con el tiempo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glassy Lights at none against PhotonCam's 4. Glassy Lights also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PhotonCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Glassy Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotonCam ships an update every 5 days, Glassy Lights every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotonCam | Glassy Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 伟超 邓 | Clara Martinez Gines |
In-app purchases
PhotonCam
- Monthly payment7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly payment7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Thank You Coffee$3.99
- One-time purchase$14.99
Glassy Lights
No in-app purchases









