# TakeStage vs Chromagraph Camera

The clearest difference is price: TakeStage at Free against Chromagraph Camera's $12.99. TakeStage also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Chromagraph Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TakeStage is free to download; Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99 up front. TakeStage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Chromagraph Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

TakeStage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromagraph Camera has 215 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TakeStage's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chromagraph Camera's.

TakeStage ships an update fortnightly, Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TakeStage | Chromagraph Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takestage/id6503710596/reviews)** | [4.2 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 90 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PopovMedia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750054759) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## What reviewers say

### TakeStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takestage/id6503710596)

This app provides high-quality video and audio recordings during calls, specifically designed for musicians. It offers individual participant recording, remote device control, and intelligent audio features for professional results. Recordings are automatically uploaded to a cloud library for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** Individual participant recording, Durable local recording, Remote device control, Simple roles and invites, Intelligent audio switching, Automatic cloud library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enthusiast Package Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


### Chromagraph Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #3 Top Paid, #95 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a unique approach to mobile photography, bypassing default camera processing for custom color and texture rendering. It allows for artistic adjustments and stores original raw files alongside the processed look.

**Highlights:** Custom color and texture rendering, Raw image data processing, Post-capture look preview, Adjustable color, tone, and texture, Gallery with original raw files, Exportable processed images

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TakeStage free?

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

### Is Chromagraph Camera free?

Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TakeStage or Chromagraph Camera?

TakeStage is rated higher. TakeStage averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chromagraph Camera averages 4.2 from 215 ratings.

### Do TakeStage or Chromagraph Camera have ads?

Neither TakeStage nor Chromagraph Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TakeStage or Chromagraph Camera?

TakeStage ships an update fortnightly, and Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. Most recently, TakeStage was updated on November 12, 2026 and Chromagraph Camera on November 11, 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.*