Comparison

Cinemas169 vs Carousel Split

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

Head to head
About

Cinemas169

Features
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シネマスコープの比率に画像を切り取り、フレームをつけて16:9の画像に仕上げます。 3枚の画像を並べるレイアウトと、1枚の画像の2パターンを用意しています。 背景も白黒で選ぶことができるので是非試してみてください。

About

Carousel Split

Easily split your photos into multiple slides for seamless social media carousels. Select images, choose aspect ratios, and adjust positioning for a natural swipe effect. Processed on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Split photos for carousels
  • Multiple aspect ratios
  • Adjustable slide count
  • Fit and Fill modes
  • On-device processing
  • Share sheet integration
Features
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Carousel Split makes it easy to cut your photos into pieces that post beautifully as a multi-image carousel. No templates, no text overlays, no collages. It does one thing: pick your photos, set the aspect ratio, split them into the number of slides you need, and save. Main features ・Select up to 5 photos at once ・Output ratios: 4:5, 1:1, and 2:3 ・Split each photo into 1 to 3 slides ・Switch between Fit (whole photo) and Fill (edge to edge) ・Adjust the position of each photo ・Preview the slides side by side before saving ・Saves in the order that makes them easy to pick when posting ・Start editing straight from the Photos share sheet Handy when you want to ・Show a wide photo across several slides ・Make the seams line up naturally as people swipe ・Avoid getting the slide order wrong when you post ・Just split a photo quickly, without a heavy editing app Everything is kept simple, with only the steps that splitting actually needs. Your photos are processed on your device. Photo data is never sent to an external server. Support the developer (optional) The app is free and every feature stays free. If you'd like to support development, an optional subscription hides the banner ads. ・Developer Support Plan: JPY 100 / month, auto-renewing ・Cancel anytime from Settings > your name > Subscriptions ・Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tatsuyakakamu.github.io/my_portfolio/privacy/

Screenshots

Cinemas1692 screens
Carousel Split2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cinemas169 at Free against Carousel Split's $0.49. Cinemas169 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Carousel Split's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cinemas169 is free to download; Carousel Split costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinemas169 ships an update every 3 weeks, Carousel Split every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Cinemas169 versus Carousel Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinemas169Carousel Split
PriceFree — better$0.49
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke Tamuratatsuya kakamu

In-app purchases

None

Cinemas169

No in-app purchases

None

Carousel Split

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cinemas169 free?
Cinemas169 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carousel Split free?
Carousel Split costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cinemas169 or Carousel Split have ads?
Carousel Split shows ads; Cinemas169 does not.
Which is updated more often, Cinemas169 or Carousel Split?
Cinemas169 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carousel Split every 8 days. Most recently, Cinemas169 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Carousel Split on September 15, 2026.

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