# Pixyl vs Calotype

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calotype at free against Pixyl's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixyl sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Calotype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pixyl against 5.0 for Calotype. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixyl | Calotype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixyl/id6746778627/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calotype/id6762411832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18** |
| Devices | **iPhone** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vanbus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800826256) | [Kyle Aaserud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894075645) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixyl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixyl/id6746778627)

Transform your photos into Hollywood-quality images with AI-powered cinematic color grading. Apply professional looks, match styles from reference images, or let smart technology enhance your pictures automatically. Ideal for content creators and photography enthusiasts seeking stunning visual stories.

**Highlights:** One-tap cinematic color grading, AI-powered style analysis, Reference image color matching, Batch processing, Professional film emulation, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| 5 Image Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Image Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 Image Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


### Calotype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calotype/id6762411832)

This app provides a streamlined RAW camera experience for photographers, offering direct access to DNG files without cloud services or extra processing. It features manual controls like shutter speed, ISO, and focus, along with interval shooting and exposure bracketing.

**Highlights:** RAW DNG file saving, Manual camera controls (shutter, ISO, focus), Interval shooting for timelapses, Exposure bracketing, In-app gallery for review and sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calotype Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixyl free?

Pixyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calotype free?

Calotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixyl or Calotype?

Pixyl and Calotype are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

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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.*