Simulon vs Endless Summer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simulon
Create studio-quality visual effects by integrating photorealistic 3D elements into live-action footage. This tool offers an end-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, from capture to render, adapting to all skill levels. Preview 3D assets in-camera as you film and reconstruct environments in 3D for precise compositing.
- End-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone
- In-camera CG preview while filming
- Instant 32-bit HDR lighting
- Reconstruct reality in 3D
- Camera-accurate realism
- Import industry-standard 3D files
- Cloud render farm integration
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Simulon is a high-fidelity visual effects tool designed for creators and studios who demand uncompromising quality. Whether you’re new to 3D or an experienced artist, Simulon makes it effortless to integrate photorealistic 3D elements into live-action footage with precision and ease. • End-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone – From capture to final render, the entire pipeline is unified into one app. • Adapts to every skill level – Accessible for beginners, powerful for pros. Capabilities scale with your expertise. • In-Camera CG as you film – Preview and frame 3D assets directly in the iPhone viewfinder while recording, so shots are composed right the first time. • Instant 32-bit HDR lighting - Simulon generates a full 360° HDRI in seconds. No special gear or software required. • Reconstruct reality in 3D – Reconstruct your environment as a scale-accurate 3D mesh with world anchors, ready for occlusion, shadows, and set extensions. • Camera-accurate realism – Emulates iPhone sensor data to match light, color, depth, and motion frame-by-frame. • Fast asset pipeline – Import industry-standard 3D files in minutes. • Desktop integration – Remote authoring and non-destructive sync with Blender via • Cloud render farm. On demand - Distributed path-traced renders up to 4K. Multi-layer EXRs when you need them. Copyright Policy, Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions - https://simulon.com/legal
Endless Summer
This pocket photobooth app serves as a creative toy camera for exploring and playing with your identity. It's designed to be fun, chaotic, and inspiring, offering a unique way to experiment with self-expression.
- Pocket photobooth
- Toy camera functionality
- Identity exploration
- Creative play
- Inspiration tool
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i made this pocket photobooth app called endless summer as a toy camera to get inspired and play with your identity. "high-taste, a bit chaotic, always fun." featured in techcrunch, the verge, and a dozen+ international publications. @laurentdelrey
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Endless Summer at 4.9 against Simulon's 4.4. Endless Summer also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Simulon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Endless Summer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Endless Summer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Simulon's written reviews are positive against 80% of Endless Summer's.
Simulon ships an update every 5 days, Endless Summer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simulon | Endless Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (29 ratings) | 4.9 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 877 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simulon | Laurent Desserrey |
Customer experience
Simulon
Endless Summer
In-app purchases
Simulon
- Lite7 Days trial$15.001 Month
- Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Core$29.001 Month
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- Pro7 Days trial$55.001 Month
- Lite7 Days trial$143.991 Year
- Studio$200.001 Month
- Plus7 Days trial$239.001 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$529.001 Year
- 10,000 Credits$5.00
- 20,000 Credits$10.00
- 30,000 Credits$15.00
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- 50,000 Credits$25.00
- 80,000 Credits$40.00
- 90,000 Credits$45.00
- 180,000 Credits$90.00
- 200,000 Credits$100.00
Endless Summer
- 30 Images$4.99
- 150 Images$19.99
- 300 Images$44.99
Questions
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