Comparison

Slica vs Pocket Xpan

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

Head to head
About

Slica

Features
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Slica is your retro pocket camera for creating beautiful photos and videos. Get the most authentic nostalgic vibe in a single tap. With a real-time preview, you can see the final look before you even shoot. LOOKS FOR YOUR AESTHETIC - Y2K Magazine: The glossy print texture and orange-teal tones of a 2000s magazine. - 90s CRT: Vibrant saturation, pixel noise, and the retro glow of a vintage television screen. - Warm Film: A classic 35mm film look defined by a delicate wash of warm orange-yellow tones and fine grain. - B&W: A raw, high-contrast monochrome that creates a powerful and timeless feel. And many more to discover! Terms of Service: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/user-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/privacy-policy.html

About

Pocket Xpan

This app offers a minimalist camera experience, capturing ultra-wide panoramic images with a 65:24 aspect ratio. It simulates classic focal lengths and includes built-in film simulations and custom LUT import for creative control.

Highlights
  • 65:24 panoramic aspect ratio
  • Simulated XPan focal lengths (30mm, 45mm, 90mm)
  • Custom LUT import with live preview
  • Black & white and color negative film simulations
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
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Pocket Xpan is a minimal camera app inspired by the legendary XPan. β€’ Capture high-resolution 65:24 ratio panoramic images using your device's 48MP sensor when available β€’ Simulate all classic XPan focal lengths: 30mm, 45mm, and 90mm β€’ Import custom LUT file with live preview β€’ Built-in black&white and color negative film simulations β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface designed for photographer A digital Xpan camera in your pocket.

Screenshots

Slica4 screens
Pocket Xpan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Slica at Free against Pocket Xpan's $1.99. Pocket Xpan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Slica is free to download; Pocket Xpan costs $1.99 up front. Slica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Pocket Xpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Xpan every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Slica versus Pocket Xpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlicaPocket Xpan
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size116 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΈ€δΈͺ忡倴Xiaonan Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Slica

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

Pocket Xpan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slica free?
Slica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Xpan free?
Pocket Xpan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slica or Pocket Xpan have ads?
Neither Slica nor Pocket Xpan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slica or Pocket Xpan?
Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Xpan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Slica was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pocket Xpan on October 7, 2026.

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