Comparison

HalfFilm vs Epoch Camera

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

Head to head
About

HalfFilm

Features
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■ What is HalfFilm? HalfFilm is a camera app that combines classic film photography fun with cutting-edge AI processing. Every shot brings excitement - "What will this photo look like?" Create eye-catching photos for social media with just your smartphone. ■ Main Features ・Half Camera Share one frame between two shots. Create retro compositions with two scenes side by side, telling a story in a single image. ・Multiple Exposure Overlay photos for dreamy, artistic effects. Sky and city, portraits and neon lights... endless combinations await. ・EXIF Data Display & Management Load your favorite photos from mirrorless cameras and more. Search by lens, camera model, aperture, or focal length - make photography more enjoyable. Save EXIF data as stylish frames with one tap. Batch processing supported. ・Color Grading Intuitively tune colors. Rich presets include cinematic, film-like, and pastel tones. ・Pixel Art Magic (AI Conversion) Transform photos into pixel art with one tap. Create popular Korean game character-style effects easily. Works with just-taken photos or album images. ・White Frame Add white borders for instant film vibes. ・Light Leaks Random light leak effects appear with each tap. Recreates the unpredictability of real film. ・Grain Addition Add texture with film grain. Adjust from subtle to strong. ■ Simple to Use Choose a mode and tap the shutter. Layer effects to match your mood. Save directly, share to social media, or re-edit later from your album. ■ Perfect For ・Film camera lovers who find developing troublesome ・Those who want to be asked "What app is that?" on social media ・People who enjoy pixel art between photos and illustrations ・Anyone wanting stylish results with one tap ・Experience new surprises with every shot. Make everyday snapshots more creative with HalfFilm. Terms of Service: https://digitalchop.studio.site/2 Privacy Policy: https://digitalchop.studio.site/3

About

Epoch Camera

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Every shot becomes a work of art. Seconds after you press the shutter, AI transforms your photo into a masterpiece. That's the Epoch Camera experience. ■ Shoot → Instantly transformed by AI Choose a style before you shoot, then press the shutter. AI turns your photo into art right on the spot. · Oil Painting / Watercolor / Pencil Sketch / Illustration · Renaissance / Impressionism · Manga / Soft Anime / Retro Anime / Comic Book / Caricature · Ukiyo-e / Ink Wash · Showa Street / 80s Neon City / Futuristic Cyberpunk · Pixel Art / Block Toy / Stained Glass / Mosaic / Crayon / Cubism · Turn food photos into professional menu-style shots 26 styles in total. Quickly browse with filters: Popular / People / Landscape / Anime / Sketch. ■ AI editing — right on the spot · Erase unwanted subjects by tracing with your finger · Swap backgrounds with 12 scenes: Cherry Blossoms, Autumn Forest, Snowy Mountain, Sunset Beach, Aurora, Starry Sky, Neon City, and more · Subject Blur (on-device, free) for DSLR-style background bokeh ■ 17 retro filters — free at capture Even without AI, capture the texture of the film era instantly. Warm Showa tones, 80s neon, cinematic look, Cheki style, and silver-halide film recreations including Portra, Velvia, Kodachrome, and Superia — all 17 filters, unlimited and free. ■ Pricing Standard shooting, retro filters, basic editing, and on-device blur are free. AI features (style transfer, background replacement, object removal) require a monthly plan — one free trial included. Choose from Light, Standard, or Pro. Cancel anytime from the App Store. ■ Privacy A consent dialog always appears before any AI processing begins. Photos are stripped of EXIF data (including location) before transmission. Requests are sent with a header that prevents fal.ai from retaining them, and generated images are automatically deleted within 1 hour at most. See the Privacy Policy in-app or on our website for full details. — Every shot is already a creation. Epoch Camera. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://yaneyuka.com/epoch-camera-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://yaneyuka.com/epoch-camera-terms/

Screenshots

HalfFilm4 screens
Epoch Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Epoch Camera at none against HalfFilm's shown. Epoch Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. HalfFilm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Epoch Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HalfFilm versus Epoch Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfFilmEpoch Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIGITAL CHOPmasafumi matsumoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HalfFilm

Subscriptions2
  • Photo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Photo Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
9 purchases

Epoch Camera

Subscriptions6
  • Epoch Light$3.991 Month
  • Epoch Standard$5.991 Month
  • Epoch Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Epoch Light (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Epoch Standard (Yearly)$59.991 Year
  • Epoch Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 AI Credit Pack$1.99
  • 30 AI Credit Pack$4.99
  • 100 AI Credit Pack$14.99

Questions

Is HalfFilm free?
HalfFilm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epoch Camera free?
Epoch Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HalfFilm or Epoch Camera have ads?
HalfFilm shows ads; Epoch Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, HalfFilm or Epoch Camera?
HalfFilm ships an update daily, and Epoch Camera daily. Most recently, HalfFilm was updated on September 8, 2026 and Epoch Camera on September 21, 2026.

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