Comparison

Obscura vs The Last Camera Project

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

Head to head
About

Obscura

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
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Obscura Studio is a brand new image editor that’s intuitive to use, but allows for a lot of creativity. Obscura Studio evolved from working on Obscura, an award-winning, pro camera app. Now Obscura and Obscura Studio are deeply integrated, sharing edits and filters between them. This means that you can edit a photo, save your edits as a custom filter, and then use that filter in Obscura’s camera. Library Obscura Studio integrates with the system Photo Library, so you have access to all your images. It has smart filters to help reduce the clutter and by default, just shows you the photos you care about. You can browse all your albums too, for easy organisation and navigation. Organisation Obscura Studio lets you rate images with star ratings, or mark them as flagged or rejected, to help you stay organised. Editing Obscura Studio has a variety of pro editing tools that let you bring your own taste to your photos. Everything from the basics like Exposure and Contrast, to a Curves Editor, HSL tools, and so much more. Filters In addition to the range of built in filters, you can save any edits as a custom filter if you want to reuse it regularly. Custom Filters are shared with Obscura so you can use them live in-camera. ———— Privacy: https://benricemccarthy.com/apps/obscura-studio/privacy.html Terms: https://benricemccarthy.com/apps/obscura-studio/terms.html

About

The Last Camera Project

Participate in a global art project by taking a single photograph. Your image, enriched with metadata, will be part of a collective storytelling initiative culminating in a world record attempt at Art Basel Miami.

Highlights
  • Invite-only access
  • Capture one photo
  • Metadata enrichment
  • Global art initiative
  • World record attempt
  • Art Basel Miami reveal
Features
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The Last Camera Project — Be part of art history. One photo. Millions of stories. From the creators of the Hipstamatic Camera app comes an ambitious new initiative: The Last Camera Project. This invite-only iPhone app invites you to take one photo, then pass it on to the next person. Your image, along with millions of others, will remain hidden until a historic reveal at Art Basel Miami in December 2025, where we aim to set a world record for the largest disposable camera project. // What is the Last Camera Project? Inspired by the nostalgia of 1990s disposable cameras and powered by modern technology, The Last Camera Project is a global art endeavor. Each participant's photo includes rich metadata—location, timestamp, frame number, and personal details—adding layers of context to your contribution. Together, these images will form a visually stunning tapestry of human experiences, showcased at one of the world's most prestigious art fairs. // Key Features Exclusive Invite-Only Access: Join a select community of creators and art lovers. Capture Your Essence: Take one photo that represents you, your moment, your story. Metadata Enrichment: Your photo comes alive with details that tell a deeper story. Global Art Initiative: Be part of a project that connects people across the globe. World Record Attempt: Help make history with your contribution. Art Basel Miami Reveal: See your photo unveiled alongside thousands of others in December 2025. // Why Join? Make Art History: Your photo becomes part of a landmark exhibition at Art Basel Miami. Collective Storytelling: Contribute to a collection of human experiences from around the world. Exclusive Opportunities: Your image is eligible be featured in limited-edition prints and a collectible photobook, available to art collectors and enthusiasts. // How It Works Receive an invite from a friend or the project team. Capture your one photo and add your personal details. Your photo remains a secret until the grand reveal. Invite up to six others to join and grow the project. // Join the Movement The Last Camera Project is more than just an app—it's a chance to connect, create, and be part of something truly extraordinary. Request your invite today and secure your place in this unprecedented art project. Note: This is an invite-only app. If you don't have an invite, you can join the waiting list from the app. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Obscura4 screens
The Last Camera Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Last Camera Project at 43% against Obscura's 0%. The Last Camera Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Obscura's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.8). On price, ratings volume, 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. Obscura sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. The Last Camera Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Obscura holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Obscura's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Last Camera Project's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obscura ships an update every 5 weeks, The Last Camera Project every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Obscura versus The Last Camera Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObscuraThe Last Camera Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen McCarthyHipstamatic, LLC

Customer experience

Obscura

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

The Last Camera Project

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Obscura

Subscriptions5
  • Obscura Ultra - Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Obscura Studio+ Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Obscura Ultra - One Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Obscura Studio+ Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Obscura Ultra - Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Obscura Ultra - One Time$74.99
None

The Last Camera Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obscura free?
Obscura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Last Camera Project free?
The Last Camera Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Obscura or The Last Camera Project?
Obscura is rated higher. Obscura averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Last Camera Project averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Obscura or The Last Camera Project have ads?
Neither Obscura nor The Last Camera Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obscura or The Last Camera Project?
Obscura ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Last Camera Project every 6 days. Most recently, Obscura was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Last Camera Project on October 30, 2026.

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