Comparison

Double Exposure Effect vs LightCompass

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

Head to head
About

Double Exposure Effect

Blend two images together to create unique and artistic compositions. Select photos from your library or take new ones, then merge them to craft captivating visuals that blend emotions, landscapes, and memories.

Highlights
  • Blend two images
  • Select photos from library
  • Capture new photos with camera
  • Create artistic compositions
  • Merge emotions and landscapes
Features
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Introducing "Double Exposure Effect" – because life is too simple for just one image. Channel your inner Valerie Belin and blend two worlds into one mesmerizing masterpiece. Select photos from your library or snap a new one with the camera, then let the magic unfold. Merge emotions, landscapes, and memories with the Double Exposure effect, creating captivating compositions that even reality would envy. It's not just an app; it's a rendezvous with artistry. Embrace the complexity; capture the essence.

About

LightCompass

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Know where the light will be - before you get there. LightCompass shows you exactly where the sun, the moon, and the Milky Way will be for any place, any date, any time. Drop a pin, scrub the timeline, and plan the shot before you leave home. No manual to study: open the map and you are planning within minutes. PLAN ON THE MAP - Sun and moon paths drawn over the exact spot you are going to shoot, for any date and time - Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, twilight, golden hour, and blue hour at a glance - Moon phase and illumination, plus Milky Way arch and Galactic Center visibility - A time slider to scrub through the day and watch the light move SEE IT IN AR - Point your iPhone at the scene and preview the sun and moon paths over the live camera image - Compass calibration flow for reliable on-location alignment TRUST THE TERRAIN (Terrain 3D pack) - Real elevation data builds the actual horizon around you - Sunrise and sunset corrected for the ridgeline, so you know when the light clears the mountain - not the flat horizon - A 3D terrain map with sunrise and sunset direction lines from where you stand FIND THE ALIGNMENT (Alignment pack) - Reverse search: choose where you want the sun or moon to appear, and LightCompass finds the dates and times it will be exactly there CATCH THE EVENTS (Celestial pack) - Solar and lunar eclipse details - Meteor shower calendar - Star trail planning CALCULATE THE SHOT - Depth of field, hyperfocal distance, and field of view calculators - Camera settings guidance for the scene you are planning - Meters or feet, your choice SAVE AND REMEMBER - Save locations and shooting plans - Add a plan to your calendar with a reminder, so you are on location before the light is SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING - The core app is a single one-time purchase - Three optional expansion packs - Alignment, Celestial, and Terrain 3D - are one-time purchases too, with a complete bundle available - No subscription. Ever. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads - Every astronomical calculation runs on your device - The only network requests fetch public map and elevation data, which is cached for offline use Whether you are chasing golden hour in the city, waiting for moonrise behind a peak, or lining up the Galactic Center over a lighthouse, LightCompass tells you where the light will be - so you can be there first.

Screenshots

Double Exposure Effect4 screens
LightCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double Exposure Effect at none against LightCompass's 5. 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. LightCompass sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Double Exposure Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Double Exposure Effect versus LightCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble Exposure EffectLightCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrey BanshchikovJI HOON LEE

In-app purchases

None

Double Exposure Effect

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LightCompass

One-time5
  • Alignment Finder$1.99
  • Celestial Pack$2.99
  • Terrain 3D Pack$2.99
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  • LightCompass Pro$4.99
  • Complete Bundle$8.99

Questions

Is Double Exposure Effect free?
Double Exposure Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightCompass free?
LightCompass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Double Exposure Effect or LightCompass have ads?
Neither Double Exposure Effect nor LightCompass shows ads.

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