# Plastipic vs Horika

The clearest difference is rating: Plastipic at 5.0 against Horika's 3.3. Horika's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plastipic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Horika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plastipic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Plastipic ships an update every 2 months, Horika every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plastipic | Horika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horika/id6746124840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) | [俊 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511359065) |

## 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 |


### Horika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horika/id6746124840)

This app recreates the tactile experience of using a film camera, offering unique photo effects like light leaks and grain. It encourages spontaneous capture of moments with a focus on creative experimentation and surprise results.

**Highlights:** Manual film winding simulation, Random photo effects (light leaks, grain), Toy camera film textures, Multiple frame format options, Holka mode for toy camera feel, Multi-exposure support, Lens filter simulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership (Annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plastipic free?

Plastipic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Horika free?

Horika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plastipic or Horika?

Plastipic is rated higher. Plastipic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Horika averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Plastipic or Horika have ads?

Neither Plastipic nor Horika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plastipic or Horika?

Plastipic ships an update every 2 months, and Horika every 6 days. Most recently, Plastipic was updated on September 8, 2026 and Horika on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*