# (Not Boring) Camera vs Project Indigo

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Camera at 4.6 against Project Indigo's 3.8. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Project Indigo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Project Indigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

(Not Boring) Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5K ratings behind it against 702, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's written reviews are positive against 45% of Project Indigo's.

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 10 days, Project Indigo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Camera | Project Indigo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** | [3.8 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 702 |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 191 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Adobe Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805812963) |

## What reviewers say

### (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


### Project Indigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546)

This app offers advanced computational photography with manual controls for a natural, SLR-like image look. It captures bursts of photos to create high-quality images with reduced noise and enhanced dynamic range, suitable for both casual and professional users.

**Highlights:** Computational photography pipeline, Natural image look (SLR-like), Full manual camera controls, Photo and Night modes, Super-resolution for zoom, Macro mode, Live viewfinder with histogram and zebra striping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image quality
- 🚀 Powerful processing algorithms
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and detail enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Overheating issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Focusing problems
- 🚫 Incompatible with some regions/devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter sound cannot be disabled
- AI-based features causing loss of detail

**Requested features**

- Support for higher resolution photos
- Improved tap-to-focus functionality
- Better optimization for battery and thermal performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

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

### Is Project Indigo free?

Project Indigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Camera or Project Indigo?

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Project Indigo averages 3.8 from 702 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Camera or Project Indigo have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Camera nor Project Indigo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Camera or Project Indigo?

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 10 days, and Project Indigo every 3 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Project Indigo on September 24, 2026.

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