PrivacyLens vs HALF | half frame camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrivacyLens
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PrivacyLens is the privacy-first camera app. With one tap, it pixelates faces in live video or existing clips, keeping identities safe wherever you record. • Live pixelation — blur faces instantly while recording • Saved video editing — anonymize faces in your existing videos • Adjustable intensity — from fine blur to blocky pixels • Full camera controls — zoom, focus, switch lenses • On-device only — no uploads, no servers, your data stays yours Perfect for parents, teachers, creators, journalists, and anyone who values privacy.
HALF | half frame camera
Capture unique diptychs by splitting a traditional frame into two vertical exposures. This app offers a minimalist, vintage interface focused on composition and light, with three film simulations and automatic photo pairing.
- Automatic diptych creation
- Three analog film simulations
- Minimalist vintage interface
- Flash controls
- In-app gallery for viewing and sharing
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The tactile joy and intentional rhythm of 35mm half-frame photography, reimagined for iPhone. Half brings back the ritual and visual composition of classic film cameras. Half forces you to slow down, think in pairs, and tell richer visual stories without the high cost of physical film. Designed for Intentional Storytelling Delayed Gratification Mode: Bring back the true anticipation of analog film. Hide up to 3 active rolls until every frame is shot before revealing your developed photos. Classic Film Profiles: Dial in distinct analog aesthetics modeled after legendary film stocks, including Kodak Gold 200, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Kodachrome 64. Granular Emulsion Control: Fine-tune the grit and character of your shots with a dedicated analog grain slider. Custom Frame Dividers: Take full artistic control over your diptych layouts with a customizable divider color picker. Dual Export Options: Save pristine High-Resolution files for archival printing, or export lightweight Web Proxies for quick social media sharing. Tactile Shutter Feedback: Enjoy satisfying visual shutter response with every exposure for a clean, responsive shooting experience. Whether you're looking to stretch your photographic eye or simply keep shooting when your film camera stays at home, Half gives you double the storytelling on every roll. Slow down, compose in pairs, and #sendmorediptychs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PrivacyLens at Free against HALF | half frame camera's $1.99. HALF | half frame camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads, 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
PrivacyLens is free to download; HALF | half frame camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PrivacyLens | HALF | half frame camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suwitcha Sugthana | Orlando Thompson |
In-app purchases
PrivacyLens
No in-app purchases
HALF | half frame camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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