Comparison

PhotonCam vs Glassy Lights

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

Glassy Lights

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PhotonCam4 screens
Glassy Lights4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PhotonCam versus Glassy Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotonCamGlassy Lights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟超 邓Clara Martinez Gines

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PhotonCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly payment7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thank You Coffee$3.99
  • One-time purchase$14.99
None

Glassy Lights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotonCam free?
PhotonCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glassy Lights free?
Glassy Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotonCam or Glassy Lights have ads?
Neither PhotonCam nor Glassy Lights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotonCam or Glassy Lights?
PhotonCam ships an update every 5 days, and Glassy Lights every 4 days. Most recently, PhotonCam was updated on November 12, 2026 and Glassy Lights on November 6, 2026.

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