Comparison

PGYTECH vs Pathory Journey

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

Head to head
About

PGYTECH

This app provides advanced camera controls and specialized shooting modes for professional-level photography and videography. It offers manual adjustments, creative filters, and robust video features like 4K recording and Log mode.

Highlights
  • Multi-Scene Shooting Modes (Photo, Video, Time-Lapse, Slow Shutter)
  • Manual Camera Controls (Focus, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance)
  • 4K Video Stabilization
  • Stylized Filters with Intensity Adjustment
  • External Recording Support
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • Log Mode & LUT Import
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PGYTECH is a pro camera and photo editor built for iPhone creators. Capture high-quality photos, shoot 4K Log video, explore film-inspired looks, and fine-tune your images — all in one streamlined workflow. ● PRO CAMERA CONTROLS Take control of Focus, Shutter, ISO, White Balance and Tint. Lock white balance during recording and save frequently used shooting settings for faster setup. ● PRO PHOTO & VIDEO • HEIF, JPEG and ProRAW photo formats • 4K video up to 60 fps • 1080p video up to 120 fps • HEVC, ProRes Proxy, ProRes LT and ProRes • Log recording and LUT import • External storage for supported photo and video formats ● CREATIVE SHOOTING Choose from 6 shooting modes: • Photo • Video • 4K Live • Retro Camera with film-inspired filters • Time-Lapse • Slow Shutter for motion trails and long-exposure effects Built-in filters support adjustable intensity, giving you more control over every look. ● PHOTO EDITING After shooting, adjust exposure, highlights, shadows, HSL, and more directly in the built-in album. AI Upscale makes images clearer. Watermarks and custom signatures can also be re-edited later, making creation more flexible. Convert videos in any format to Live format, making your dynamic moments clearer and more textured. ● MORE WAYS TO SHOOT Connect supported Bluetooth accessories such as MagCam and RetroVa for physical-button camera control. Whether you're capturing everyday moments, travel, street photography, film-style photos or professional video, PGYTECH gives you better control from capture to edit. *Some features depend on your iPhone model and hardware capabilities. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pathory Journey

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Pathory helps you put travel photos back into their journeys. Photos in your camera roll are often one long stream. Pathory organizes them around trips so you can revisit each journey clearly. Features: • Create and manage trips (title, dates, place, notes) • Select photos and videos from the system Photos library by date range • Review each trip on a day-by-day timeline • Browse trips from a calendar view • Optional: prefills trips from calendar events • Optional: sync a trip album to the Photos app • Optional: iCloud sync for trip metadata and photo references (originals stay in Photos) Privacy-first: • Original photos stay in the system Photos app • Pathory does not upload originals to its own servers • Calendar access is processed on device • You can turn off iCloud Sync anytime in Settings

Screenshots

PGYTECH4 screens
Pathory Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pathory Journey at none against PGYTECH's 3. PGYTECH's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. PGYTECH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Pathory Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PGYTECH versus Pathory Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPGYTECHPathory Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPGYTECH Co.,Ltd俊华 秦

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PGYTECH

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro2 variantsFree
None

Pathory Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PGYTECH free?
PGYTECH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pathory Journey free?
Pathory Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PGYTECH or Pathory Journey have ads?
Neither PGYTECH nor Pathory Journey shows ads.

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