mood.camera vs Stage Cue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mood.camera
Capture natural, character-filled photos with a unique processing pipeline that mimics film. This app encourages spontaneous shooting without live previews or editing tools, focusing on bringing soul and serendipity back to mobile photography.
- Realistic film grain
- Cinematic halation effect
- Expressive color emulation
- Custom presets
- Next-level portraits
- Custom frames
- No live filter preview
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mood.camera is a point-and-shoot camera that captures natural photos full of character, straight out of your iPhone, without any editing. Instead of chasing ever-sharper and perfectly exposed images, mood.camera focuses on making photography fun and giving your photographs soul. The custom image processing pipeline gives you photos with realistic film grain, cinematic halation and a rich colour palette. mood.camera also has no live "filter" preview or editing tools within the app, encouraging you to enjoy taking photos without worrying about flipping between effects or making the perfect edit. mood.camera wasn't built to evoke nostalgia, it was built to bring character and serendipity back to the mobile photography experience. — “This Camera App Gives Your iPhone Photos Soul.” - New York Times "It’s Hard to Believe the Photos From Mood.Camera’s New Portrait Mode Were Shot on iPhone" - PetaPixel "mood.camera emulates the feeling of taking photos on camera film" - Tech Radar — TRY FOR 7 DAYS FREE Please note, mood.camera is not free. We offer a 7-day unrestricted free trial for new users, no subscription required. After your trial you can continue to use the app for free but you will be limited to the “random” emulation mode. To continue using the full version of the app after your trial period you can either purchase a lifetime membership or pay a monthly subscription. EXPRESSIVE COLOUR EMULATION Each of the 14 colour emulations have been meticulously crafted to give every photo character and a rich colour palette. FILMIC DYNAMIC RANGE Naturally compressed shadows and highlights create images with more contrast, more atmosphere, and a look that feels closer to film. REALISTIC FILM GRAIN Film grain algorithms modelled on the physical development process, add texture and physicality to your photos whilst retaining detail. CUSTOM PRESETS Add a touch of warmth to your favourite preset, or start from scratch to create an original style. NEXT LEVEL PORTRAITS Combined with mood.camera's filmic characteristics, portrait mode gives you photos with smoother object separation and convincing bokeh. (Available on iPhone 11 or newer). DOUBLE EXPOSURE MODE 7 unique ways to blend photos unlocks new creative possibilities with your photography. CINEMATIC HALATION Using the iPhone’s dynamic range gain map to accurately identify the brightest highlights, creating a realistic halation effect. (Available on iPhone 12 or newer). CUSTOM FRAMES Elevate your photos with a custom frame, automatically added when you snap a photo. LESS TWEAKING, MORE SNAPPING Mirroring the classic film camera experience, there is no live preview of your selected film, letting you focus on capturing the moment instead of flipping between filters. After each capture, the element of suspense as you reveal the processed photo is another nod to the analog experience. INTUITIVE CONTROLS FOR CREATIVITY At its core, mood.camera is designed to echo the ease of use of a point-and-shoot camera but retains some controls to inspire creativity and personal expression: - Set the default focal lengths for each lens, giving you quick access to your favourites. - An on-screen exposure dial, makes it easy to achieve different styles with under and over exposed images. - Select from multiple aspect ratios to suit the scene. - An optional grid & level indicator gives you confidence when composing. - High resolution 24MP photos on compatible devices. (Available on iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro & 16 Pro). - Customise the dynamic range of your camera. (Available on iPhones capable of ProRaw capture). More info: https://mood.camera Privacy Policy: https://mood.camera/privacy End User Licensee Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Stage Cue
Seamlessly control video playback for live events, performances, and presentations. Organize and play videos with a customizable interface, offering dual-screen output and flexible playback options.
- Dual screen playback
- Customizable buttons
- Drag & drop sorting
- Up to 128 videos per config
- Multiple configurations
- Flexible playback options
- MIDI integration
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Stage Cue is the perfect companion for live performances, events, or presentations, giving you seamless control over video playback right at your fingertips. Designed for performers, event coordinators, and media professionals, Stage Cue offers a customizable soundboard-like interface for organizing and playing videos with ease. Whether you’re using an iPhone or iPad, Stage Cue ensures smooth and intuitive playback on your device or an external display via HDMI or AirPlay. Key Features: • Dual Screen Playback: Preview videos on your device while playing full-screen on external screens connected via HDMI or AirPlay. • Image Display: Show an image when no video is playing, perfect for intermissions or stage pauses. • Customizable Buttons: Each video is represented by a button with customizable colors for quick identification. • Drag & Drop Sorting: Easily reorder buttons and videos by dragging and dropping them into place. • Up to 128 Videos: Store and play up to 128 videos per configuration, making it easy to manage large libraries. • Multiple Configurations: Create and switch between different sets of 128 videos instantly, perfect for varied performances or events. • Flexible Playback Options: Loop videos, stop after playback, or auto-play the next in line—your choice! • Audio Control: Mute audio when needed for visual-only playback. • MIDI Integration: Trigger video playback via MIDI for seamless integration with live performances. • Keyboard Shortcuts: Trigger video playback by keyboard shortcuts . • Network & Bluetooth MIDI Support: Connect with Network MIDI Sessions or Bluetooth LE MIDI devices for wireless control. Take your events, shows, or presentations to the next level with Stage Cue’s powerful and easy-to-use video playback system. Download Stage Cue now and experience ultimate control over your video content!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: mood.camera at every 4 days against Stage Cue's every 2 months. mood.camera also leads on ratings volume (533 vs 12). Stage Cue's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. mood.camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stage Cue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for mood.camera against 4.9 for Stage Cue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mood.camera has 533 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of mood.camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stage Cue's.
mood.camera ships an update every 4 days, Stage Cue every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mood.camera | Stage Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (533 ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 533 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Fox | Peter Dikant |
Customer experience
mood.camera
Stage Cue
Bugs and requests
mood.camera
Reported bugs
2 issues- Focus issues with telephoto lens
- Inconsistent color rendering, especially for skin tones
Requested features
5 requests- Live preview of filters
- Manual shutter speed control
- Ability to apply filters to existing photos
- Option to save original and filtered photos
- Video mode with film-style effects
Stage Cue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
mood.camera
- Monthly pass$1.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$14.99
- Early Adopter Access2 variants$14.99
Stage Cue
- Upgrade to Premium$9.99








