# Liquid Canvas vs Second View

The clearest difference is ads: Liquid Canvas at none against Second View's shown. Liquid Canvas also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Liquid Canvas sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Liquid Canvas holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Liquid Canvas's written reviews are positive against 56% of Second View's.

Liquid Canvas ships an update every 2 weeks, Second View weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liquid Canvas | Second View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-canvas/id6478953093/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Fitzgerald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714411438) | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) |

## What reviewers say

### Liquid Canvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-canvas/id6478953093)

Transform your TV into a dynamic art gallery with a vast collection of digital art, including animations and personal media. Create custom playlists to set the mood for any occasion and share media with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Streaming digital art service, Curated art collections, Animated paintings and photographs, Personal photo and video uploads, Custom playlist creation, Share media with family and friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Additional Content Storage | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy Additional Donwload Add-on | $1.99 | per month |
| Buy Additional TVs Add-on | $1.99 | per month |
| 10x 30GB Download Add-ons | $1.99 | per month |
| Basic Package Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Package | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Package Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Package | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Package | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Package | $49.99 | per year |


### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This tool assists photographers in planning shots by simulating their actual camera's field of view and aspect ratio. It includes a light meter, filter logging, and reciprocity correction for film stocks. Features like LiDAR distance measurement and composition guides help refine framing and exposure before taking the shot.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Real-time light meter with spot metering, ND, polarizer, and color filter logging, Reciprocity failure correction for 60 film stocks, LiDAR distance measurement, Composition and grid tools, Panorama simulation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liquid Canvas free?

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

### Is Second View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Liquid Canvas or Second View?

Liquid Canvas is rated higher. Liquid Canvas averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Second View averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Liquid Canvas or Second View have ads?

Second View shows ads; Liquid Canvas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Liquid Canvas or Second View?

Liquid Canvas ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second View weekly. Most recently, Liquid Canvas was updated on October 9, 2026 and Second View on October 2, 2026.

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