# Obscura vs The Last Camera Project

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Obscura | The Last Camera Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-studio/id6744744794/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-camera-project/id6745276559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/893264216) | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) |

## What reviewers say

### Obscura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-studio/id6744744794)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obscura Ultra - Weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Obscura Studio+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Obscura Ultra - One Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Obscura Studio+ Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra - Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra - One Time | $74.99 | one-time |


### The Last Camera Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-camera-project/id6745276559)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*