Comparison

mood.camera vs The Mini TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic film grain
  • Cinematic halation effect
  • Expressive color emulation
  • Custom presets
  • Next-level portraits
  • Custom frames
  • No live filter preview
Features
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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 Choose from 7 lenses, each modelled on the physical properties of real optics, producing unique bokeh shapes, swirl and aberration. (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/

About

The Mini TV

Features
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Mini TV, Mega Moments. The Mini TV is the companion app for your Mini TV — the tiny handheld that plays your moments on a screen that fits in your palm. This app is how you load it. Load your tiny telly with whatever you want. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and pair — point your camera at the QR code on the Mini TV's screen. One scan, you're linked. 2. Pick your videos straight from your Photos or Files. 3. We cue them up. Your clips are converted right on your phone into the format the Mini TV plays — no server, no waiting room. 4. The app hops onto the Mini TV's own WiFi and sends the clips across. Stand by. Cueing up your channels. 5. Done. See yourself on the Small Screen. RUN YOUR OWN CHANNEL - Reorder your clips into the running order you want. - Rename them so you always know what's what. - Add more any time, or clear the line-up and start a fresh season. EVERYTHING STAYS YOURS The Mini TV is built to be private by design: - No accounts. No sign-up, no email, no password. - No cloud. Your videos never leave your phone except to travel over WiFi to your own Mini TV. - No tracking, no analytics, no ads. We don't collect anything about you. - It all happens locally — on your phone and over the direct WiFi link to your device. The camera is only used to scan the pairing QR. Photo access is only used to pick the clips you choose to send. Local-network access is only used to talk to your Mini TV. Nothing is recorded, stored on a server, or shared. WHAT YOU'LL NEED - A Mini TV handheld. - An iPhone on iOS 17 or later. (Runs on iPad in portrait too.) Till the next time!

Screenshots

mood.camera4 screens
The Mini TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Mini TV at none against mood.camera's 4. mood.camera's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. mood.camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Mini TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mood.camera ships an update every 4 days, The Mini TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mood.camera versus The Mini TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermood.cameraThe Mini TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (546 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings546 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex FoxDuaban Pte. Ltd.

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

The Mini TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

mood.camera

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly pass$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
  • Early Adopter Access2 variants$14.99
None

The Mini TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mood.camera free?
mood.camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Mini TV free?
The Mini TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mood.camera or The Mini TV have ads?
Neither mood.camera nor The Mini TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mood.camera or The Mini TV?
mood.camera ships an update every 4 days, and The Mini TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, mood.camera was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Mini TV on October 25, 2026.

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