Comparison

StochasticGrain vs Tensei Kamera

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

Head to head
About

StochasticGrain

Features
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Unlike simple noise overlays, this app uses a physics-based approach where grain density responds to image brightness, just like analog film. Shadows show more grain, highlights stay cleaner. The result feels organic rather than digital. Built on academic research by Newson, Delon, and Galerne (2017) modeling stochastic film grain through Boolean models, with real-time optimizations informed by Zhang et al.'s 2023 SIGGRAPH work. These papers describe how actual silver halide crystals distribute in photographic emulsion. Exposure-dependent grain that responds to image luminance Real-time preview as you adjust Designed for film photography enthusiasts A passion project for anyone who appreciates the texture of analog photography.

About

Tensei Kamera

This camera app offers a variety of analog film styles for both photos and videos. Choose from different film types and effects to achieve unique looks, all while keeping your work private on your device.

Highlights
  • Multiple analog film styles
  • Photo and video modes
  • Live viewfinder preview
  • Privacy-focused (no account/tracking)
  • Cinematic and VHS video effects
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Tensei Kamera is a camera for still photos and video. Choose a camera before you shoot: • Snapshot uses a 35 mm frame, a soft plastic lens, and color-negative film. • Silver 400 uses black-and-white 400-speed film, visible silver grain, and smooth highlights. • Chrome III uses color-reversal film, crisp midtones, saturated primary colors, and protected highlights. • Street uses black-and-white 400-speed film and a yellow filter. Photo mode combines several frames. This protects highlights and reduces noise. The live viewfinder shows the selected camera before capture. Video mode includes Cinematic and 90s VHS. Cinematic uses natural tone, protected highlights, and clean sound. 90s VHS uses soft camcorder detail, tape artifacts, and tape-style mono sound. Tensei Kamera keeps your work on your device. It has no account, ads, analytics, or tracking.

Screenshots

StochasticGrain4 screens
Tensei Kamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tensei Kamera at none against StochasticGrain's 2. Tensei Kamera also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. StochasticGrain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tensei Kamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StochasticGrain ships an update every 7 months, Tensei Kamera daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StochasticGrain versus Tensei Kamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStochasticGrainTensei Kamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIslam SeisembayAbraham Parangi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StochasticGrain

One-time2
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$2.99
None

Tensei Kamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StochasticGrain free?
StochasticGrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tensei Kamera free?
Tensei Kamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StochasticGrain or Tensei Kamera have ads?
Neither StochasticGrain nor Tensei Kamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StochasticGrain or Tensei Kamera?
StochasticGrain ships an update every 7 months, and Tensei Kamera daily. Most recently, StochasticGrain was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tensei Kamera on November 10, 2026.

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