XP4N vs Caira
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XP4N
Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.
- 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio
- 8 distinct film type simulations
- No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
- Haptic and visual feedback
- EV compensation by swiping
- Save as lossless HEIF files
- EXIF and GPS data saving
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Based on the legendary XPAN with its unique cinematic panoramic 65x24 images, XP4N turns any scene into a movie set; every shot into a movie still. - Shoot in the amazing 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio - Simulate 8 distinct film types (some inspired by popular film types, such as Cinestill 800T) - NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO IN-APP-PURCHASES! - Use all available lenses - Haptic and visual feedback when taking pictures - Use volume up key as shutter button - EV compensation by swiping - Access to the high-resolution sensor (if available and enabled in settings) - Option to save as lossless HEIF files - Saves EXIF and GPS data in photos This app is designed to simulate the cinematic qualities of the XPAN, including emulation of 8 distinct film stocks that are often paired with this camera: NIGHT MODE Based on the Cinestill 800T film character with its moody teal cast and signature "halation" (red halos) around bright spots in the image. BALANCED MODE Inspired by Vision3 250D film stock, with its versatile personality and typical Hollywood-style color and contrast curves. DAYLIGHT MODE Based on the popular Portra 400 film; soft and warm hues and moderate contrast profile. Great for skin tones and dreamy landscapes. GRITTY MODE Inspired by the Lomography Metropolis film, which adds a "bleached" look that is reminiscent of gritty 90s movies. BLACK & WHITE MODES Following the characteristics black & white films, one mode offers a punchy and contrasty B&W style, while the other is soft and dreamy. NEON NIGHT (NEW) Enhances bright spots in night photos and adds vibrant, saturated glows for a "cyberpunk" vibe ETHEREAL (NEW) Classic soft focus mode, without the need to put grease on your lens! XP4N is consciously made to be the ultimate one-trick-pony. A point and shoot camera with only a single button: the shutter button. The internal image processing engine does the rest, based on your preferred film mode setting. (so don't expect deep camera controls... ;-). The resulting images are carefully tuned to have the pleasant silky quality of film and to get away from the oversharpened, hyper-punchy look typical of today's digital cameras.
Caira
Capture stunning photos and videos with DSLR-like quality directly from your phone. This app offers advanced editing tools and a seamless user experience for photographers of all levels.
- DSLR-quality photo capture
- Advanced video recording
- Professional editing tools
- Intuitive user interface
- Seamless mobile experience
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The experience of a phone, the quality of a DSLR
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XP4N at 87% against Caira's 33%. XP4N also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Caira's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Caira is free to download; XP4N costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XP4N holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP4N has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of XP4N's written reviews are positive against 33% of Caira's.
XP4N ships an update every 2 days, Caira every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XP4N | Caira |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #122 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Alice Camera Inc |
Customer experience
XP4N
Caira
Bugs and requests
XP4N
Reported bugs
2 issues- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution
Requested features
10 requests- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing
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- No-filter mode
- Tri-X 400 film simulation
- Sprocket emulation
- Ability to change focus point
- Preview of image in viewfinder before capture
Caira
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP4N
No in-app purchases
Caira
No in-app purchases









