Comparison

Plastipic vs VSCO Capture

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

Head to head
About

Plastipic

Capture unique artistic photos with randomized focus and vignetting. Add special effects, stack unlimited exposures, and apply stunning color or monochrome filters. Some advanced filters require a subscription for full access.

Highlights
  • Randomized soft corner focus
  • Vignetting effects
  • Spice special effects
  • Unlimited exposure stacking
  • Color and monochrome filters
  • Subscription for premium filters
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A fun and truly unique camera app for taking stunning artistic photos! With beautiful randomized soft corner focus and vignetting, each photo you take is completely one of a kind. Turn up the heat by adding special effects using the Spice feature, or get creative by stacking unlimited exposures. Take delightful photos using a variety of stunning color and monochrome filters. Some filters require a lifetime purchase of Plastipic Pro unless using the "RAND" random filter option. Bold. Beautiful. Unapologetically unpredictable. Plastic fantastic! Official Website: https://pixpeep.com/ Privacy Policy: https://pixpeep.com/plastipic/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VSCO Capture

Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.

Highlights
  • 50+ live photo filters
  • Real-time video presets
  • Live Bloom and Halation effects
  • Live film grain
  • Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed)
  • RAW capture support
  • Seamless syncing with VSCO editor
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“VSCO’s Capture app is free and offers plenty of granular controls that will even please the “pro mode” fans among us.” - Digital Trends “The iPhone's camera goes from good to great with the just-released VSCO Capture app.” - PhoneArena “The presets deliver incredible results straight out of camera, and I love that I can adjust the intensity in real time.” - Jaime Angel, Photographer VSCO Capture brings together 50+ live photo filters, real-time effects, and intuitive controls to shape your vision as it comes to life. Perfect for photography enthusiasts and seasoned pros alike, VSCO Capture is designed for those who want to shoot with intention, emotion, and a distinctly personal aesthetic. FREE CAMERA APP VSCO Capture is made for shooting in the moment. Choose from 50+ live presets inspired by retro, contemporary, and vintage film looks. Apply real-time effects as you shoot, and easily toggle between automatic and manual settings. You can even shoot in RAW for more flexibility when editing later in the VSCO app. LIVE CAMERA FILTERS Shoot with over 50 preset filters that let you define your style before you press the shutter. From analog classics and black-and-white to retro film and photographer-inspired looks, each preset is designed to help you see and customize your aesthetic in the moment — no editing required. REAL-TIME PHOTO EFFECTS Shape light as you shoot. Add live Bloom and Halation photo effects to soften highlights, lift glow, and bring a cinematic, film-inspired character to your photos. Dial in intensity, size, and range in real time, so what you see on screen is exactly what you capture. VIDEO WITH LIVE PRESETS Shoot video in your style. Apply your favorite VSCO presets in real time to capture motion with the same look you trust for photos. With 50+ iconic presets, create a consistent aesthetic, frame by frame. LIVE FILM GRAIN Add analog texture in the moment. Apply live, film-inspired Grain to bring depth, character, and a tactile feel to your photos. Customize strength, size, and color as you shoot for an authentic aesthetic that looks and feels like the real thing. EASY MANUAL CONTROLS Dial in your look with intuitive manual controls. Toggle flash modes, adjust exposure, ISO, and white balance, and change your shutter speed with a UI that’s made for in-the-moment shooting. Easily capture long exposures with blur or recreate the look of a disposable camera with a pop of flash. Whether you're going full manual or letting auto do the work, you control your unique aesthetic. EDIT SEAMLESSLY Shoot first, edit later. Sync your photos seamlessly with the VSCO photo and video editor where you can fine tune photos with our full suite powerful tools and 200+ presets. Access all the latest features and support every step of your process with VSCO Pro Membership.

Screenshots

Plastipic4 screens
VSCO Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plastipic at 5.0 against VSCO Capture's 4.4. VSCO Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (225 vs 2). 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. Plastipic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VSCO Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plastipic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSCO Capture has 225 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plastipic ships an update every 2 months, VSCO Capture every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plastipic versus VSCO Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlastipicVSCO Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (225 ratings)
Positive reviews—67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJames RhoadesVisual Supply Company

Customer experience

Plastipic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VSCO Capture

All ratings222 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

Plastipic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VSCO Capture

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
  • Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
  • Consolidated with the main VSCO app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plastipic

Subscriptions2
  • Plastipic Pro: Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Plastipic Pro: Annual$19.991 Year
None

VSCO Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plastipic free?
Plastipic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSCO Capture free?
VSCO Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plastipic or VSCO Capture?
Plastipic is rated higher. Plastipic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VSCO Capture averages 4.4 from 225 ratings.
Do Plastipic or VSCO Capture have ads?
Neither Plastipic nor VSCO Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plastipic or VSCO Capture?
Plastipic ships an update every 2 months, and VSCO Capture every 11 days. Most recently, Plastipic was updated on October 24, 2026 and VSCO Capture on October 24, 2026.

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