Comparison

Simulon vs Memories Back

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Memories Back

Features
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Restore the Past. Relive the Moment. Memories Back is an AI-powered photo restoration and animation app designed to enhance old, damaged and faded photographs from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Using advanced artificial intelligence, the app can: • Restore blurry or low-quality photos • Remove scratches and damage • Enhance facial details • Colorize black & white images • Animate portraits naturally Whether it's your grandparents’ wedding photo or a childhood memory, Memories Back helps you see the past with stunning clarity. Why Choose Memories Back? Fast AI processing High-quality enhancement Natural facial animation Easy-to-use interface Designed for vintage photography Bring your family history back to life and share restored memories with the people you love. Subscription Information Memories Back offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simulon4 screens
Memories Back3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Memories Back at daily against Simulon's every 5 days. Memories Back also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simulon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Memories Back sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simulon ships an update every 5 days, Memories Back daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simulon versus Memories Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimulonMemories Back
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size877 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimulonZiylan Medya A.Ş

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Simulon

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time8
  • 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
4 purchases

Memories Back

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$20.007 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$50.001 Month
One-time2
  • 1 Credit$1.00
  • 5 Credit$4.00

Questions

Is Simulon free?
Simulon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memories Back free?
Memories Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simulon or Memories Back have ads?
Neither Simulon nor Memories Back shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simulon or Memories Back?
Simulon ships an update every 5 days, and Memories Back daily. Most recently, Simulon was updated on September 28, 2026 and Memories Back on September 19, 2026.

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