Lens. vs Loopix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lens.
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Experience photography the way it used to feelβslow, tactile, and full of anticipation. This app brings the warmth of vintage cameras into todayβs world, blending nostalgic mechanics with the simplicity of your phone. Every interaction is designed to feel real: toggle the flash with a gentle click, slide the exposure dial, set a timer, and capture a moment that doesnβt appear instantly. Instead, it develops gradually, inviting you to pause and appreciate the magic of discovery. Shake your device to speed up the reveal, feel subtle haptics that mimic the touch of classic hardware, and listen to soft mechanical sounds crafted to recreate an authentic analog experience. Store your photos, curate your own board, and explore them in a fully immersive 3D Wall, where each memory gains depth, presence, and a sense of physicalityβjust like displaying prints in your own creative space. Features: β’ Flash, exposure, and timer controls inspired by old cameras β’ Gradual photo development with shake interaction β’ Carefully designed haptics for tactile realism β’ Soft, minimal mechanical sound effects β’ Personal board to keep your favorite memories β’ 3D Wall to showcase your photos in an immersive space β’ A nostalgic, immersive take on mobile photography Capture the moment. Feel the moment. Reveal the moment.
Loopix
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Loopix turns your iPhone into a real film camera. 30 handcrafted film presets with per-channel RGB tone curves β applied in real time, right in the viewfinder. No editing, no post-processing. Shoot and get stunning film-look photos instantly. FILM PRESETS β’ 30 presets inspired by Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford film stocks β’ Portra, Ektar, Velvia, Provia, Superia β iconic color film looks β’ Tri-X 400, BwXX, T-MAX 3200 β dramatic pushed black & white β’ HP5, Delta, Pan F β classic B&W emulations β’ Per-channel RGB tone curves for authentic film response β’ Per-channel tone curves pair with film-inspired grain LIVE FILM GRAIN β’ GPU-accelerated organic film grain rendered in real time β’ Grain scales naturally across all resolutions β’ Looks identical in viewfinder and exported photos β’ Textured and organic β like real 35mm film stock SIMPLE & FAST β’ Point and shoot β no complicated settings β’ Full-resolution HEIC export with Display P3 wide color β’ EV compensation wheel for quick exposure control β’ AE/AF lock for consistent shots β’ Rule-of-thirds grid overlay β’ Left and right-handed shutter layout LIFETIME β NO SUBSCRIPTION β’ 3 presets free β Neutral, HIE Infra, Portra β’ Unlock 28 more film looks with one purchase β’ Every future preset included, forever β’ No watermark, full-resolution export Loopix is the film camera app for photographers who want the Kodak Portra or Fuji Velvia look without Lightroom or VSCO. Open the app, pick a preset, shoot. That's it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lens. at none against Loopix's 3. Lens. also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Loopix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lens. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lens. ships an update daily, Loopix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lens. | Loopix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leonardo Monteiro | Denis Tronin |
In-app purchases
Lens.
No in-app purchases
Loopix
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
- Loopix Lifetime$9.99









