Comparison

Apertura vs QuickBurst

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

Head to head
About

Apertura

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional cinema camera, offering advanced shooting modes, real-time LUT application, and comprehensive photo and video editing tools. It provides a seamless workflow for capturing and refining your creative vision without external apps or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • 10 professional shooting modes
  • Real-time LUT application
  • 50+ professional LUTs
  • 48MP RAW and ProRAW photos
  • 4K video up to 60fps with ProRes
  • Full photo and video editor
  • Intuitive drag-to-focus
Features
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Apertura is a pro camera and editor in one app. Shoot with full manual control, pick from more than 40 looks live in the viewfinder, then finish your photo in a built-in editor with curves, HSL and masks. CAPTURE • Auto, Manual, Portrait, AEB bracketing, Burst, Focus Stack, Long Exposure, Night and Timelapse modes • Manual shutter, ISO, focus and white balance with a magnified focus assist • 12, 24 and 48MP capture in HEIF, JPEG, RAW and ProRAW • Live histogram, zebras, focus peaking, grids and spirit level • 4K video up to 60 fps with ProRes and manual exposure • 40+ looks across Cinema, Film Stock, B&W and Creative, plus import of your own .cube LUTs EDIT • Light, Curve, Color, HSL and Grading controls with a live histogram • Masks, healing, effects, detail and crop • One-tap Auto presets, hold-to-compare and split view • Edits are saved per photo and export at full resolution EXPLORE • Photo Spots maps nearby locations with sunrise, golden hour and sunset times ON YOUR IPHONE • Camera Control button support on iPhone 16 and later • Launch straight from the Lock Screen and Control Center • Volume and Action button capture Your photos stay on your device. No account required.

About

QuickBurst

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Catch the shot you'd normally miss. QuickBurst fires off rapid photo bursts and hands-free timed captures, then helps you cull the pile down to the keepers, so every fast-moving moment ends with one great frame. Prop your phone up, walk into the shot, and let QuickBurst do the shooting. Whether you're fitting the whole group in the frame, shooting your own content solo, or traveling with nobody around to hold the camera, you'll come away with the frame you actually wanted. WHY QUICKBURST • Rapid burst capture: shoot a fast sequence and never miss the right expression • Hands-free self-timer: set it, step back, and let the camera fire on its own • Interval mode: schedule shots seconds or minutes apart for tripod and timelapse-style sessions • Smart focus & tracking: double-tap to lock focus on your subject and keep it sharp • Burst, cull, keep the best: review each session and rate your favorites fast • Built-in gallery with star ratings: organize sessions and surface your top picks • Full native quality: HDR, RAW and full resolution, matching the stock camera • Optional location tagging: stamp GPS into your photos when you want it (off by default) • Saves straight to your photo library MADE FOR EVERY SHOT YOU'RE IN Group photos where everyone looks good. Solo shoots when there's nobody to hold the camera. Travel shots you'd otherwise have to ask a stranger for. QuickBurst is built for everything a single tap can't catch. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos stay on your device and in your photo library. Location tagging is fully optional and off until you turn it on. FREE TO TRY QuickBurst is free to use. PRO unlocks larger bursts and RAW capture, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download QuickBurst and stop missing the shot. Terms of Service: https://quickburst.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quickburst.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Apertura4 screens
QuickBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apertura at none against QuickBurst's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. QuickBurst sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Apertura asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apertura ships an update every 10 days, QuickBurst every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Apertura versus QuickBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAperturaQuickBurst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DavisDIANA CRISTINA STOICA

In-app purchases

None

Apertura

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QuickBurst

Subscriptions3
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickBurst PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Apertura free?
Apertura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickBurst free?
QuickBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apertura or QuickBurst have ads?
Neither Apertura nor QuickBurst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apertura or QuickBurst?
Apertura ships an update every 10 days, and QuickBurst every 9 days. Most recently, Apertura was updated on October 15, 2026 and QuickBurst on October 31, 2026.

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