# Photon Library vs (Not Boring) Camera

The clearest difference is price: (Not Boring) Camera at Free against Photon Library's $6.99. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Photon Library's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download; Photon Library costs $6.99 up front. (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Photon Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photon Library ships an update every 3 weeks, (Not Boring) Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photon Library | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 6 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### Photon Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-library/id6670216955)

Organize and enjoy your photos and videos with a sleek, intuitive media management app. It offers a streamlined approach to browsing, viewing, and organizing your collections with a clean interface and smart features.

**Highlights:** Clean, modern interface, Smart album organization, Calendar view, Favorites section, Smooth, responsive performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photon Library free?

Photon Library costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Photon Library or (Not Boring) Camera have ads?

Neither Photon Library nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photon Library or (Not Boring) Camera?

Photon Library ships an update every 3 weeks, and (Not Boring) Camera every 10 days. Most recently, Photon Library was updated on September 16, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on September 26, 2026.

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