XP4N vs AnamorphicDesqueezer
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.
AnamorphicDesqueezer
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Anamorphic Desqueeze is a professional anamorphic desqueeze tool built for filmmakers working with anamorphic lenses. Designed for anamorphic cinematography, it gives you precise manual desqueeze control, real-time monitoring, professional exposure tools, cinematic capture controls, and true CinemaScope export with ProRes and 10-bit. If you shoot anamorphic, this app is built for you. Professional Anamorphic Desqueeze • Preview every ratio free — 1.15×–2.0× and Custom • Record and export require Pro • Custom ratio slider • Preview matches what you will export • No automatic detection — full manual control Live Anamorphic Desqueeze Monitor • Real-time desqueeze preview • Toggle squeezed / desqueezed view • 2.39:1 CinemaScope framing guides • True anamorphic aspect monitoring Professional Monitoring Tools • Zebras • Waveform with IRE scale • False color • Focus peaking • Luma and RGB histogram • ISO, shutter speed, and white balance display Cinematic Capture Controls • Cinematic f-stop on supported iPhones running iOS 26 or later — free to preview • Create cinematic background blur and stronger subject separation • Set depth of field before recording • Zoom and framing are preserved in the movie • Selected ISO and exposure are captured into the shot • Color looks free to preview; baked into the take when you record with Pro • What you frame, expose, and grade is what you export Cinematic f-stop requires iOS 26 or later and a device that supports Apple Cinematic Video capture. Cinematic Color Looks Standard, Black & White, Warm, Cool, Teal & Orange, Golden Hour, Day Exterior, Night Interior, High Key, Low Key, Soft Film, Bleach Bypass, Moonlight, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Flat, Print, Apple Log, and Apple Log 2. Preview free. Record and export with Pro. Export True CinemaScope • Correct 2.39:1 CinemaScope ratio • No stretched footage • Save to Photos • Export to Files with ProRes and 10-bit options • FCPXML timeline for Final Cut Pro • Per-clip framing, LUT, and trim • After a Pro take, the desqueezed clip is saved to Photos automatically Anamorphic Photo and Batch • Desqueeze anamorphic photos • RAW / DNG support • Batch desqueeze multiple clips • Export per clip or merge to one timeline • Offline export is Pro Record to SSD On iOS 17 or later, connect a USB-C drive and record directly to it. Keep iPhone storage available and leave the drive connected when exporting that take. Time Remaining See remaining recording time for the current resolution and frame rate. The indicator turns red under three minutes. Audio Meter and Microphone Monitor audio levels and select the built-in, USB-C, or wired microphone before recording. Preview free. Pro unlocks Record and every export — Photos, Files, batch, merge, ProRes / 10-bit, and FCPXML. How to Use 1. Choose Live Monitor or Post for photos and videos. 2. Select your anamorphic desqueeze ratio and framing (all ratios free to preview). 3. Set f-stop on supported iOS 26 devices, zoom, ISO / exposure, and color look. 4. Monitor with waveform, zebras, false color, focus peaking, histogram, and 2.39:1 guides. 5. Unlock Pro to record with your chosen framing, exposure, cinematic depth, and color. 6. Export to Photos, Files, or FCPXML with Pro. For batch workflows, import clips, set ratio and codec, then export individually or merge into one timeline with correct CinemaScope geometry. Built for a Faster Filmmaking Workflow Frame anamorphic shots correctly while shooting, monitor exposure and focus, set cinematic depth, zoom, ISO, and color, then carry those creative decisions through to export. Who It’s For Cinematographers and DOPs, independent filmmakers, short film and commercial teams, 2.39:1 content creators, film schools, studios, and rental houses working with anamorphic lenses. Anamorphic Desqueeze is a dedicated anamorphic desqueeze solution for cinematic lens workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XP4N at 87% against AnamorphicDesqueezer's 0%. XP4N also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). AnamorphicDesqueezer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
AnamorphicDesqueezer is free to download; XP4N costs $1.99 up front. AnamorphicDesqueezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XP4N asks for nothing beyond the download.
XP4N ships an update every 2 days, AnamorphicDesqueezer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | XP4N | AnamorphicDesqueezer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Sanjay Korde |
Customer experience
XP4N
AnamorphicDesqueezer
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
AnamorphicDesqueezer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP4N
No in-app purchases
AnamorphicDesqueezer
- Anamorphic Desqueezer$89.99
Questions
Is XP4N free?
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