Comparison

IPhoton vs Slow

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

Head to head
About

IPhoton

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IPhoton – Invisible Flashlight Control for Magic Performers Turn your iPhone into the ULTIMATE visual magic tool. With IPhoton, you can control your iPhone’s flashlight invisiblyβ€”without buttons, remotes, or even touching your phone. Tap, toggle, automate, or let smart motion and hand detection do the work. For the first time ever, you can perform classic D-Lite effects using your iPhoneβ€”right in your spectator’s hand. Mind = Blown. FREE MODE β€’ Tap – Hold to light, release to vanish. β€’ Toggle – A single tap switches the light on/off. β€’ Max 30 second session limit. PRO MODE (requires in app upgrade)... CLASSIC MODES β€’ Tap – Hold to light, release to vanish. β€’ Toggle – A single tap switches the light on/off. β€’ Auto – Custom looping sequences with hidden countdowns. SMART MODES(This is where the real magic happens) β€’ Jolt Detection – Use your iPhone’s accelerometer. A shake, tilt, or subtle jolt controls the beam. β€’ Hand Detection – Our flagship breakthrough. Your iPhone’s camera detects your hand, giving you precise, hands-free flashlight control. Powerful. Reliable. Game-changing. ROUTINES β€’ Record and create custom light sequences β€’ One tap activation β€’ Time your light show to music or create incredible special effects! CAMERA MODE β€’ Capture audience reactions live while performing. Switch to camera mode with a tap and record the astonishment as it happens. Now you have a reason for the flashlight... APPLE SHORTCUTS β€’ Add preloaded shortcuts within iPhoton to a friend's device to control their flashlight. KILLER COMBINATIONS β€’ Mix and match methods for seamless, unfathomable control. Perform with confidence, knowing your spectators will have no explanation. APPLE WATCH CONTROL (In App Purchase required) β€’ A twist of the wrist is all it takes to take your effect to another level. LIGHT IT UP β€’ Pair with D-Lite (by Roger Mayfarth – sold separately) and unleash a reputation-making routine that plays big on any stage but fits in your pocket. INVISIBLE. PRACTICAL. MAGICAL. β€’ Download IPhoton today and make the impossible shine. IPhoton was created and developed by Sam Fitton. All rights reserved.

About

Slow

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Slo-Mo is a brand new magic app that lets you record an ultra visual slow motion vanish of any object! Super easy to do. No complicated steps or confusing instructions. Just point, record, and watch the magic happen. Works in all languages. Doesn't matter where you're from or what language you speak. Vanish any object! All you need is your phone and a tripod or some way to keep your phone steady. That's it. Download Slo-Mo today.

Screenshots

IPhoton4 screens
Slow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPhoton at Free against Slow's $19.99. IPhoton also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Slow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

IPhoton is free to download; Slow costs $19.99 up front. IPhoton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Slow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPhoton ships an update weekly, Slow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
IPhoton versus Slow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPhotonSlow
PriceFree β€” better$19.99
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHonest Trickery LtdJoshua Riley

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPhoton

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Apple Watch Control for IPhoton$14.99
  • Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
None

Slow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPhoton free?
IPhoton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slow free?
Slow costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPhoton or Slow have ads?
Neither IPhoton nor Slow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPhoton or Slow?
IPhoton ships an update weekly, and Slow every 4 months. Most recently, IPhoton was updated on June 11, 2026 and Slow on September 14, 2026.

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