# AgBr vs Obscura

AgBr and Obscura both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of AgBr's written reviews are positive against 0% of Obscura's. AgBr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). Obscura's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AgBr sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Obscura sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AgBr against 4.8 for Obscura. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AgBr has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of AgBr's written reviews are positive against 0% of Obscura's.

AgBr ships an update every 2 weeks, Obscura every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AgBr | Obscura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agbr/id6701996818/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-studio/id6744744794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuevo.Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769518219) | [Ben McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/893264216) |

## What reviewers say

### AgBr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agbr/id6701996818)

This app emulates the look and feel of classic black and white film for your digital photos. It offers realistic film grain and advanced editing controls, inspired by analogue photography techniques. Enjoy a curated selection of film emulations with new ones added regularly.

**Highlights:** 11 real B&W film emulations, Real-time film grain generation, Advanced editing controls (Density, Pull & Push), HEIF/JPEG and TIFF export, Cross-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Mac), New presets monthly in 2025

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AgBr For Life | $14.99 | one-time |
| AgBr Unlock (full price) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Obscura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-studio/id6744744794)

This app offers a powerful yet intuitive photo editing experience. It provides a range of pre-set filters and advanced tools for creative adjustments. Unlock full functionality to save and export your masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Gorgeous pre-set filters, Custom filter creation, Pro editing tools, Exposure, curves, white balance, Grain and vignette adjustments, Hue/saturation/lightness controls, Edits saved between sessions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obscura Studio+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Obscura Ultra - One Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Obscura Studio+ Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra - Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra - One Time | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AgBr free?

AgBr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Obscura free?

Obscura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AgBr or Obscura?

Obscura is rated higher. AgBr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Obscura averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do AgBr or Obscura have ads?

Neither AgBr nor Obscura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AgBr or Obscura?

AgBr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Obscura every 5 weeks. Most recently, AgBr was updated on October 23, 2026 and Obscura on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*