Comparison

Emulsify vs Framewiser

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

Head to head
About

Emulsify

Instantly transform your iPhone videos into cinematic masterpieces with authentic film stock emulation. Apply professional color grading, diffusion, and grain effects with a single tap. Export in stunning 4K quality while preserving audio and frame rate.

Highlights
  • One-tap film stock application
  • Real-time preview
  • Professional color adjustments
  • Diffusion and Halation effects
  • Add Grain and Dust
  • Save Presets
  • Export in 4K
Features
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Transform Your Apple Log footage and Standard iPhone video footage Into Cinematic Film in 1 click for posting and viewing. Converts Apple Log footage with physically accurate Film Stock emulation. Emulsify brings film emulation to your iPhone. Import your Apple Log or normal Camera videos and instantly apply authentic film stock looks with professional color grading. FEATURES - Easy conversion to Film Stock so you can post straight to social media - One-tap film stock application - Real-time preview with live playback - Professional color adjustments - Exposure control - Tonal Adjustments - Color Wheels - HSL Adjustments - Touch and hold to compare before/after - Diffusion and Halation effects - Add Grain and Dust - Rounded cinematic film gate toggle - Save Presets - Export in original 4K quality - Preserves frame rate and audio FILM STOCKS Standard Film Stock: - Kodak Vision3 - Professional cinema film Premium subscription ($1.99/month): - Fuji Eterna - Soft, muted tones - Kodak Portra - Beautiful skin tones - CineStill 800T - Tungsten cinema look - Ilford HP5 - Classic black & white - Agfa Vista - Warm consumer film - Kodak Ektar 100 - Vivid, fine grain - Fuji Pro 400H - Creamy pastels - Kodak Gold 200 - Nostalgic warmth - Fuji Velvia 50 - Ultra-saturated landscapes PERFECT FOR - Filmmakers and content creators - iPhone 15, 16, 17 Pro & Pro Max users - Apple LOG video enthusiasts - Anyone wanting the film aesthetic REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later - Apple LOG footage import - Works with any video format SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Premium subscription: $1.99/month - Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation - Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends - Manage subscriptions in Account Settings - Try all LUTs before subscribing - export requires subscription Transform your videos with authentic film looks. Download Emulsify today. Not compatible with iPad or Apple Watch. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Framewiser

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Anyone can take a photo. Framewiser helps you create one. Framewiser is a quiet photography coach that lives in your camera. As you frame a shot, Framewiser gives you one clear thought at a time. Move slightly left. Get a little closer. Give your subject more room. When the frame feels right, it simply says: Perfect. HOW IT WORKS Live composition guidance helps you frame your shot using simple, actionable suggestions. Start with Auto or Thirds, free. With Pro, add Centered, Golden, and Minimal for different ways of framing your shot. No jargon. No scores. No clutter. LEARN AS YOU SHOOT After you capture a photo, Framewiser gives you a short explanation of what worked, helping you develop your eye over time. PHOTOGRAPHIC LOOKS Give your photos a different character. Original and Mono are free. Pro adds Cinematic, Film, Noir, and Framewise — live in the viewfinder and kept in every shot. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera guidance runs on your iPhone. No account or sign-in is required. FRAMEWISER PRO Framewiser Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, available monthly, every 3 months, or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://framewise.pics/privacy/ Simple camera. Better eye.

Screenshots

Emulsify4 screens
Framewiser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Emulsify at every 3 days against Framewiser's every 5 weeks. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Emulsify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Framewiser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emulsify ships an update every 3 days, Framewiser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Emulsify versus Framewiser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmulsifyFramewiser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaughn Lee-ThorpTarun Joshi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Emulsify

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Film Stocks$1.991 Month
  • Premium Film Stocks Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Framewiser

Subscriptions3
  • Framewiser Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Framewiser Pro 3 Months$3.993 Months
  • Framewiser Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Emulsify free?
Emulsify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Framewiser free?
Framewiser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emulsify or Framewiser have ads?
Neither Emulsify nor Framewiser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emulsify or Framewiser?
Emulsify ships an update every 3 days, and Framewiser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Emulsify was updated on October 30, 2026 and Framewiser on October 31, 2026.

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