Comparison

Aether vs Video Effects Camera

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

Head to head
About

Aether

Features
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AetherCam is a video recording app that treats audio as a first-class citizen. Built for content creators and musicians, AetherCam lets you shape your sound on the fly. Whether you’re filming an acoustic performance, a vocal take, or a quick social post, your audio becomes part of the performance itself. AetherCam turns your iPhone’s microphone into a live audio workstation. Open the FX Rack and apply studio-quality effects in real time: add reverb to give your guitar space, dial in delay for depth, sculpt your tone with a 3-band EQ, or tighten things up with a compressor. Every adjustment happens instantly, so you can tweak your sound while the camera keeps rolling. Need more level? Use the built-in preamp gain to boost your signal before it’s recorded—cleanly and with control. And because great performances deserve a safety net, AetherCam records two audio tracks simultaneously: 1) a processed master track with effects that you applied during your performance 2) a raw, unprocessed backup track In the built-in Studio editor, both tracks are displayed side by side. If you went a little heavy on the reverb or want to rethink your sound later, simply switch to the raw track and fine-tune your audio in post—no re-recording required. AetherCam also gives you full insight into your audio in real time. Monitor levels, spot overloads instantly, see which frequencies are peaking, and track loudness targets like LUFS as you record. Designed with creators in mind, AetherCam also lets you record video at 2× speed in real time. If you already know a section will be sped up in the final edit, record it that way from the start. Throughout the entire process, AetherCam gives you full visibility into your audio. Monitor levels in real time, catch overloads before they ruin a take, see which frequencies are peaking, and track loudness targets like LUFS as you record. No surprises. No guesswork. Perfect audio. AetherCam Pro Unlock the full power of AetherCam with AetherCam Pro, available as a monthly or annual subscription. Pro includes: 1) Full 4-stage Audio FX Rack Unlock all effects and presets, including advanced reverb options, EQ, delay, and compression. 2) 2× Video Speed Recording Record sections at double speed in real time—perfect for content creators who want tighter pacing. 3) Dual-Track Audio Recording & Editing Record both processed and raw audio simultaneously, and switch between them in the Studio editor. 4) All future Pro updates included New professional features are added at no extra cost. Pricing: Monthly: $12.99 Annual: $89.99 Subscription cancellation policy: A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aethercamera.pro/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://aethercamera.pro/terms Personal use only

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Video Effects Camera

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Turn movement into light. Pulse is a video-only effects camera that transforms motion into live echoes, trails, clones, flashes, and tunnels. See every effect while you shoot, then trim, save, or share the result in seconds. NEW IN PULSE 1.2 - Mercury turns skin into liquid metal that reflects the room - Opal lays soap-film color across the picture in pastel bands - Star Flare throws a long anamorphic streak off every highlight - Etched puts the lights out and keeps only the outlines, cut into dark glass - Projection finds you with a cold projector and dims everything else 25 LIVE EFFECTS - Light Echo and Motion Trail leave movement hanging in the frame - Rainbow Trail paints movement with rainbow light, and Time Stack leaves a row of afterimages - Neon Clone and Shadow Double split you into bold afterimages - Prism Delay and RGB Whip pull color channels through time - Neon Trace draws glowing outlines that slowly fade - Beat Strobe, Freeze Flash, Scan Pulse, and Solar Burn add rhythmic impact - Datamosh and VHS Rewind break the frame into glitch blocks and tape wobble - Feedback Tunnel, Kaleido Beat, Vortex Trail, Liquid Echo, and Slit Drift reshape the live frame - Mercury, Opal, Star Flare, Etched, and Projection work the surface itself STUDIO LIGHT AND DUAL CAM - Studio Light turns the edge of your screen into a neon light that lights your face in the dark. Six colors, three power levels, and the camera preview stays full screen. - Dual Cam records with the front and back cameras at once, picture-in-picture or split screen, with your effect on both. BUILT FOR VIDEO - Swipe left or right on the camera preview to change effects - Open the Effect Deck to see all 25 looks at once - Adjust effect intensity with one direct signal control - Switch between front and rear cameras, or use both at once with Dual Cam - The controls fold away while you record, so the frame stays clear - Record clips with sound, or silent clips when microphone access is off FINISH AND SHARE - Trim a recording to the moment you want - Preview at 0.5x, 1x, or 2x speed - Save to Photos or use the standard iOS share sheet - Send a video directly to Instagram Stories when Instagram is installed PULSE PRO Studio Light and Dual Cam are included for everyone. Light Echo, Motion Trail, and Beat Strobe are free to export. Everyone can preview, tune, record, and edit all 25 effects; exporting a clip made with any of the other 22 effects requires Pulse Pro. Free recordings can be up to 8 seconds and exported videos include a Pulse watermark. Pulse Pro unlocks export for 22 Pro effects, extends recordings to 15 seconds, and removes the Pulse watermark from exports. Choose an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans and prices are shown before purchase. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. YOUR VIDEO STAYS ON YOUR IPHONE Pulse processes camera frames, audio, effects, edits, and exports on your device. Pulse does not upload your camera feed or recorded clips. No account is required. Privacy Policy: https://pentarab.com/pulse/privacy Terms of Service: https://pentarab.com/pulse/terms Support: https://pentarab.com/pulse/support

Screenshots

Aether4 screens
Video Effects Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Effects Camera at every 5 days against Aether's every 3 months. Aether's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). 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. Aether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Video Effects Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aether ships an update every 3 months, Video Effects Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Aether versus Video Effects Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAetherVideo Effects Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanusz PolowczykPentarab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aether

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access 1 month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro Access 1 year7 Days trial$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Video Effects Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pulse Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pulse Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Effects Camera free?
Video Effects Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aether or Video Effects Camera have ads?
Neither Aether nor Video Effects Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aether or Video Effects Camera?
Aether ships an update every 3 months, and Video Effects Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Aether was updated on October 28, 2026 and Video Effects Camera on October 31, 2026.

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