Comparison

Colli vs MistLens

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

Head to head
About

Colli

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Colli is the perfect app for curating all the pictures you love — now more powerful and elegant than ever with V2.0. Whether you’re collecting images for inspiration, creating a visual journal, or building your dream photo library, Colli makes it easy, flexible, and enjoyable. Explore your collections effortlessly with the new Home View, which lets you browse by Favorites, Recents, Untagged, or All. Use the enhanced Multi-Tag Filter System to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for — no matter how many images you have. Manage your Spaces with a completely redesigned interface that makes organizing collections faster and more intuitive. The upgraded Search helps you find items by name or notes with precision and speed. Every detail is now wrapped in a cleaner, more refined Details View that’s simple, stylish, and easier on the eyes. Plus, when you add artwork by your favorite artists, you can jump directly to their social media pages with a tap. And with seamless iCloud sync, your collections stay up-to-date across all your devices. Download Colli and enjoy the art of collecting — beautifully. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3iHVTIOgbX2eZ3hPpJngVNzHDiZcEvBYUbVMqrjR48/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1moTEf_kvYlE-3_JLr7Eip6hj9Q7u2sAPEBoQux9TLD0/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to email us at takemeintoyouripod@gmail.com. We’re here to help!

About

MistLens

Capture photos and videos with a real-time cinematic black mist effect. Adjust intensity, highlights, and brightness for a warm, film-inspired look. Offers ARRI-style color filters and tactile camera controls.

Highlights
  • Real-time Black Mist rendering
  • ARRI-style cinematic color filters
  • Adjustable mist intensity and highlights
  • Preview mist on existing photos
  • Tactile camera controls
  • Modern skeuomorphic design
Features
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I have always loved the Black Mist look, especially the way it softens highlights while keeping texture in the image. It can make skin feel naturally luminous and gives photos and videos a warm cinematic atmosphere. Most Black Mist apps apply the effect only after capture. MistLens was built so you can see the atmosphere in real time before pressing the shutter. MistLens is a camera app for photography lovers and cinematic image makers who want real-time Black Mist, film color, and tactile camera controls. Key features: - Real-time Black Mist rendering for photos and videos - Preview Black Mist on existing photos from the in-app album, then save a separate edited copy - New ARRI-style cinematic color filter for a film-inspired look - Dedicated controls for Black Mist intensity, highlight threshold, and brightness - Rear multi-lens switching support - Modern skeuomorphic design with black and white themes Support:https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/43osHqSqva1Y7W Privacy Policy: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/o7fMGXyTpMIR5w Terms of Use: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/ygG5ztrtY5FRex

Screenshots

Colli4 screens
MistLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Colli at Free against MistLens's $2.99. MistLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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

Colli is free to download; MistLens costs $2.99 up front. Colli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MistLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colli ships an update every 2 months, MistLens every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Colli versus MistLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColliMistLens
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer晨 杨Dongguan Tuesday Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Colli

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTimePurchase$9.99
None

MistLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colli free?
Colli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MistLens free?
MistLens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colli or MistLens have ads?
Neither Colli nor MistLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colli or MistLens?
Colli ships an update every 2 months, and MistLens every 5 days. Most recently, Colli was updated on November 8, 2026 and MistLens on November 8, 2026.

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