Comparison

AlignShot vs OnLayer

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

Head to head
About

AlignShot

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Align your photos with pinpoint precision using a reference image overlay and create complex compositions in a powerful layer-based editor. AlignShot combines a real-time "Ghost Overlay" camera with an advanced editing canvas. It is the ultimate tool for replicating poses, maintaining consistency in product photography, documenting progress, or creating perfect "before and after" comparisons. ALIGNMENT CAMERA (GHOST CAMERA) Capture the perfect shot using a live visual reference. β€’ Real-Time Overlay: Place any photo (from your gallery or the previous shot) as a semi-transparent guide over the camera view. β€’ Full Gesture Control: Move, scale, and rotate the ghost image with two fingers to match reality exactly. β€’ Adjustable Opacity: Slide to see more or less of the reference (from 5% to 95%). β€’ Precision Tools: 3x3 Grid (Rule of Thirds) and Horizon Level for straight photos. β€’ Capture Modes: Timer (3s/10s), visual flash, and haptic feedback. CANVAS AND LAYER EDITOR Take your photos further with a complete non-destructive editor. β€’ Layer System: Combine multiple images and text in a single project. Reorder, lock, or duplicate with ease. β€’ Blend Modes: Create artistic effects using modes like Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, and Lighten. β€’ Professional Adjustments: Control brightness, contrast, saturation, and opacity per individual layer. β€’ Aesthetic Filters: Apply styles like Sepia, Noir, Fade, Chrome, Instant, and Mono. β€’ Flexible Formats: Canvases adapted for social media (1:1, 4:3, 9:16 Story, 16:9). AI MAGIC & PRO TOOLS β€’ AI Background Removal: Automatically remove the background from any photo to integrate it into new scenes or create stickers (Pro Feature). β€’ Unlimited Import: Add as many photos as you need to your canvas. PROJECT MANAGEMENT β€’ Non-Destructive Editing: Your projects are saved locally. You can reopen them, move layers, or change text at any time. β€’ Fast Workflow: Switch from Camera to Canvas automatically or start a project from the Gallery. TYPICAL USE CASES β€’ Before/After Comparisons (Fitness, renovations, art). β€’ Consistent Product Photography for catalogs. β€’ Recreating old photos in the exact same spot. β€’ Manual Stop Motion and Time-lapse. β€’ Creative collages and photomontages. PRIVACY AND DESIGN β€’ 100% Private: All processing is done locally on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to external servers. β€’ Clean Experience: Modern native-style design, Dark Mode support, and no intrusive ads. --- Legal Information: This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/overlaycameraprivacy/home

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OnLayer

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β€œLayer every change in your life, perfectly β€” OnLayer.” Recording isn’t just about saving photos.
It’s about clearly seeing the differences over time. OnLayer is designed to professionally compare and archive every moment of change β€” from fitness and dieting to plant growth, renovations, and any transformation that unfolds with time. β–  Ghost Guide Camera for Perfect Alignment The key to meaningful comparisons is identical framing.
OnLayer’s Ghost Guide overlays your previous photo semi-transparently on the camera screen. * Precise alignment: Match angle, position, and scale exactly to create flawless before-and-after shots. * Adjustable transparency & transforms: Freely control opacity, rotation, and mirroring to achieve the optimal shooting setup. β–  Powerful Multi-Split Comparison Layouts (2 / 3 / 4 Split) This is more than simple stitching β€” every slot is independently controllable. * Flexible layouts: Choose from vertical 2-split, 3-split, or a 2Γ—2 grid based on your purpose. * Individual slot editing: Zoom, rotate, and mirror each image independently to perfectly align photos taken at different times or angles. β–  Slide Projects That Bring Change to Life Go beyond static images and experience the flow of time. * Timelapse-style slideshows: Connect multiple records into a continuous visual story. * Dramatic fade transitions: Crossfade smoothly between photos to make changes more emotional and impactful. * Custom playback speed: Adjust slide speed and fade intensity to match the rhythm of your transformation. β–  Elegant Text Overlays & Presets Add clarity and meaning to your records. * Smart date stamps: Insert shooting dates and times instantly with refined designs. * Professional color presets: Use carefully curated color combinations for readability and style without design hassle. * Free positioning: Rotate, resize, and align text freely while keeping important image areas unobstructed. β–  Smart Features That Protect Your Records * Secure cloud backup: Safely back up your data with Google and Apple accounts. Even when switching devices, your projects stay intact. * Image & GIF export and sharing: Save comparison shots as images and slideshows as dynamic GIFs β€” ready for your gallery or social media. * Premium privacy protection: App lock keeps your personal transformation records private and secure. Record your yesterday, your today, and your better tomorrow β€” with OnLayer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AlignShot4 screens
OnLayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: OnLayer at 3 against AlignShot's 1. OnLayer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. AlignShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and OnLayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlignShot ships an update every 3 weeks, OnLayer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AlignShot versus OnLayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlignShotOnLayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANUEL MATAS GALEOTEsong-i yang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AlignShot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
2 purchases

OnLayer

Subscriptions2
  • OnLayer Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • OnLayer Premium (Yearly)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is AlignShot free?
AlignShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnLayer free?
OnLayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlignShot or OnLayer have ads?
Neither AlignShot nor OnLayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlignShot or OnLayer?
AlignShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnLayer every 5 weeks. Most recently, AlignShot was updated on September 23, 2026 and OnLayer on September 15, 2026.

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