Linx vs Nepenthe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linx
This app offers a powerful yet simple camera and editing experience for creators. Capture stunning photos with live filter previews and fine-tuned controls, then enhance them with advanced editing tools. Seamlessly integrate with Apple Photos for easy management and versioning.
- Minimal camera interface
- Live filter previews
- Premium subtle filters
- Fine-tuned exposure control
- Auto and manual focus
- Shoot in Pro RAW
- Apple Photos integration
- Editing versioning
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Linx Camera — Camera & Editor is the ultimate tool for creators seeking a premium and seamless experience in photography and editing. Whether capturing photos, editing, or fine-tuning details, Linx Camera provides the perfect mix of advanced features and simplicity. Elevate your photography with best-in-class editing tools and an intuitive interface. Minimal but Effective Camera ——— Linx Camera features a simple yet powerful camera that helps you shoot with ease. Its minimal design ensures quick access to controls, creating a clean, intuitive experience. Capture professional-grade photos without distractions. Live Filter Previews Get live filter previews while shooting. See how each filter affects your shot in real time, allowing easy creative decisions. Apply subtle filters that naturally enhance your photos, giving them a polished look without overdoing it. Premium Subtle Filters ——— Designed for creators and professionals, Linx Camera’s premium filters provide a refined touch to elevate your photos. Achieve a high-end aesthetic for any creative project. These filters help make your photos stand out with a professional feel. Fine-Tuned Exposure Control ——— Linx Camera provides fine-tuned exposure control, adjusting shadows, highlights, and mid-tones precisely. Whether in bright or low light, achieve perfect exposure effortlessly. Highlight details and give your photos depth with ease. Auto and Manual Focus ——— Enhance your creativity with auto and manual focus options. Create dramatic bokeh effects or keep sharpness across the entire scene. Full creative control ensures you capture the perfect shot, whether you're a beginner or pro. Shoot in Pro RAW ——— Shoot in Pro RAW for top-quality photos and maximum flexibility. Pro RAW offers greater control over dynamic range and image detail, letting you edit freely while preserving the original quality of your shots. Perfect Sync with Apple Photos ——— Linx Camera integrates smoothly with Apple Photos, syncing photos for easy access and organization. Manage all your images while using Linx Camera’s advanced features for seamless workflows and editing. Editing Versioning with Apple Photos ——— With versioning sync, never worry about losing the original photo. Linx Camera syncs your edits with Apple Photos, allowing you to revert to the original at any time. Experiment confidently with the versioning system, preserving your original shots. Apple-Like Editing Interface ——— Linx Camera offers a sleek, intuitive editing interface, providing advanced features in a user-friendly design. Adjust exposure, shadows, contrast, and saturation with ease—enjoying the perfect balance of simplicity and power. Advanced Editing Tools ——— Linx Camera includes a full suite of advanced editing tools to adjust exposure, contrast, grain, sharpness, vignette, temperature, saturation, and more. Fine-tune your photos to perfection, giving you complete creative control. Creator Course — Learn Pro Techniques ——— Linx Camera includes an exclusive Creator Course, offering a step-by-step guide to master your iPhone camera. The course includes video and text content to teach you the best settings and techniques to capture stunning photos. Perfect for Creators and Designers ——— Whether you're a designer, photographer, or passionate creator, Linx Camera offers the tools to capture, edit, and create like a pro. The app is ideal for anyone who values high-quality images, refined editing, and creative freedom. ——— Linx Camera — Camera & Editor is more than just an app—it’s a complete photography solution for creators who want quality and control at their fingertips. Capture stunning images, apply premium filters, and edit with advanced tools to create standout photos. Download Linx Camera now and start crafting your next masterpiece today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Nepenthe
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Nepenthe removes identifying information from images before you publish them: faces, number plates, and the text and metadata that can put a stranger at someone's front door. HOW IT WORKS Open a photo. Nepenthe proposes the faces, number plates and sensitive text it finds, and you confirm or remove each one — and draw over anything it missed. Nothing is written until you have looked. The redaction is destructive. Covered pixels are removed and a new file is encoded: no layers, no overlays, nothing recoverable underneath. Your original file is never modified, so you finish with two files. Then every export is verified. The written file is read back and scanned again, and if anything is still detectable the file is held back and you are told what remains. METADATA REMOVED BY DEFAULT EXIF, GPS, XMP and IPTC are removed on export, in the free version, always. So are EXIF thumbnails and HEIC auxiliary images — the hidden copies that have leaked redacted content before. If a RAW original or a sidecar file travels with your photo, Nepenthe tells you rather than leaving it behind quietly. If you open a Live Photo, Nepenthe redacts and exports the still picture alone, and tells you plainly that the moving part was not touched. FREE • Unlimited single-image redaction, full resolution, no watermark • Automatic face detection • Rectangle and freehand regions • Metadata removal and hidden-copy handling • Verification after every export • PNG and JPEG export PRO — one-off purchase, no subscription, on every platform • Automatic number-plate detection • Text redaction by search term, pattern, or detected type: email addresses, phone numbers, card-like numbers, API keys • Batch folders with a review grid (Mac) • Saved detection profiles • HEIC and TIFF export, with quality control • Shortcuts actions — which still route through review (Mac) Pro buys automation, volume and breadth. A free export is exactly as thorough as a Pro one. ON YOUR DEVICE Processing happens entirely on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. No image is uploaded or transmitted, and there is no account. WHAT THIS APP CANNOT DO Detection is not perfect. Faces in profile, faces in reflections, partly hidden number plates and unusual text can all be missed. That is why every proposed region is shown for your review, why you can draw regions yourself, and why each export is re-scanned and reported. You are responsible for confirming the result before you publish it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Nepenthe at 3 against Linx's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Linx sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Nepenthe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Linx | Nepenthe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (237 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 237 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans Rietmann | Greg Raine |
Bugs and requests
Linx
Reported bugs
2 issues- Exposure adjustments not working as expected
- Preset filters not applying correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Batch photo editing options
- Integration with social media platforms
- More customization settings
Nepenthe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linx
- Linx Camera Ultra, Weekly$5.997 Days
- Linx Camera Ultra, Monthly3 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Linx Camera Ultra, Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Film Emulation 01$2.99
- Automotive 01$2.99
- Travel 01$2.99
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- Travel 06$2.99
- Collection 01$14.99
- Film Emulation$24.99
- Linx Camera Ultra$109.00
Nepenthe
- Nepenthe Pro$5.99









