v.a.c.s. vs Filmix Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
v.a.c.s.
This app simulates the ritual of classic photography with manual focus, variable aperture, and film simulations. It offers a tactile, one-handed design and post-shot editing for focus and aperture.
- Classic camera workflow
- Variable aperture simulation
- Center-point focus & real-time tracking
- Mechanical tactile design
- Film simulation
- Edit focus and aperture post-shot
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Hope you’ll fall in love with the subtle beep of focusing— and with the immersive pause after focus, as you wait for the decisive moment. Core Features - Classic Camera Workflow In manual focus mode, focus first, then frame, and wait for the decisive moment—bringing back the ritual of photography. - Variable Aperture Simulation Recreates the out-of-focus rendering of vintage cinema lenses, delivering a natural, dreamy bokeh. - Center-Point Focus & Real-Time Focus Tracking Precise control over focus, with 35mm / 50mm / 85mm focal length options for flexible composition. - Mechanical Tactile Design Optimized for one-handed use, featuring dials and a joystick with realistic mechanical feedback. - Film Simulation One-tap classic film color profiles, with silver-grain simulation and reduced sharpening for an authentic look. - Edit Mode Re-select the focus point, adjust aperture, or switch film simulations after the shot. Getting Started - Use Auto Focus mode to shoot like a traditional camera APP and get started quickly. - In Manual Focus mode, shooting is a two-step process—one extra step for finer control. - If the algorithm struggles in complex scenes, feedback is always welcome. Developer Email: beetlej@outlook.com
Filmix Camera
This app allows users to create unique photo aesthetics by simulating authentic film grain, tonal response, and color temperature. You can build your own film looks by combining different parameters and share your custom presets with a community of creators.
- Authentic film grain simulation
- Customizable tonal response and color temperature
- Professional color grading tools
- Build and combine film parameters
- Share custom presets
- Community preset sharing
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Capture the feel of film, then make the colors your own. Filmix brings film simulations and pro camera controls together, from the moment you shoot to the final look: • Film-inspired looks: combine filters, grain, tone, and color temperature for a natural analog feel. • Pro mode: adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, and focus. Use the histogram and other tools to guide your shot. • Variable aperture: on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, choose the main camera aperture in Pro mode. • Custom presets: save the looks you create and share them with friends. • LUT workflow: import LUTs to bring your favorite color styles into Filmix. Start with a film look you love or build one from scratch. Open Filmix and make the moment yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Filmix Camera at 3 against v.a.c.s.'s 1. Filmix Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for v.a.c.s. against 5.0 for Filmix Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
v.a.c.s. ships an update every 6 days, Filmix Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | v.a.c.s. | Filmix Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 林睿 贾 | 子祯 杨 |
Customer experience
v.a.c.s.
Filmix Camera
In-app purchases
v.a.c.s.
No in-app purchases
Filmix Camera
No in-app purchases
