Squint vs RuinFilter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Squint
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HOW TO USE SQUINT: Upload a photo or type a text prompt to define your hidden message Describe a style or artistic pattern for the illusion Squint your eyes (or look from a distance) to reveal the hidden image If you want to create viral optical illusions that stop the scroll, Squint will help you generate mind-bending art faster than anyone else. We aren't another generic AI art generator. We want to empower everyone to create complex imagery and hidden visual messages without needing professional design skills. We will support you and give you the tools you need to make art that requires a double-take. NOTE: AI art generation varies by input. Best results are often achieved with high-contrast subjects and clear patterns. *GENERATIONS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION *TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RuinFilter
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Pick a photo. Watch buildings crumble into ruins. 6 filters turn everyday scenery into post-apocalyptic wastelands, ancient ruins, or haunted sites. Shoot with your camera and process on the spot. - Abandoned: Sepia tones, faded time-stopped atmosphere - Overgrown: Nature reclaiming civilization - Post-Apocalypse: High contrast, cinematic devastation - Ancient Ruin: Warm stone, weathered by centuries - Haunted: Cold blue, spine-chilling darkness - Industrial: Rust and dust, decayed factory memories Long press to compare before/after. Save and share with one tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RuinFilter at none against Squint's 2. Squint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Squint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RuinFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Squint | RuinFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Oehling | satoshi amasaki |
In-app purchases
Squint
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
RuinFilter
No in-app purchases








