# Plastipic vs VSCO Capture

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Plastipic | VSCO Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498/reviews)** | [4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **225** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) | [Visual Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/513526768) |

## What reviewers say

### Plastipic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plastipic Pro: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plastipic Pro: Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### VSCO Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and Fun
- 🚀 Cool looks, easy to use
- 🚀 Super slick, great features
- 🚀 Love it!!!
- 🚀 Fuji-style experience on iOS!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Box when adjusting the preset
- 🐛 Love it, but needs some bug fixing
- 🔒 Can't export full quality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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