Comparison

Atlens vs Infrared Camera

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

Head to head
About

Atlens

Features
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Turn your photo library into an interactive travel map. Explore where your memories were made with Metal-powered heatmaps, browse photos by location and date, and use Fog of World to discover places you have yet to visit. Features: - Browse photos directly from the map using the interactive photo grid. - Search for places, revisit saved locations, and access recent searches. - Filter photos by date and album. - Add locations to photos that are missing GPS data, individually or in batches. - Intelligently repair missing photo locations. - Create and share travel posters. - Explore travel statistics and your personal footprint passport. - Customize the map, heatmap colors, and visual appearance.

About

Infrared Camera

This app uses AI to apply professional infrared photography filters to your photos. It intelligently detects foliage, allowing for unique color mapping while preserving natural tones in other elements. You can also import existing images and customize filter parameters.

Highlights
  • AI-powered foliage detection
  • Four spectral infrared filters
  • Swipe to preview filters
  • Import and transform existing photos
  • Customizable filter controls
  • Multi-lens support
Features
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Transform reality with Infrared Camera's professional infrared photography filters — now powered by Apple Intelligence for intelligent foliage detection. AI-POWERED FOLIAGE DETECTION Experience the future of infrared photography! Our exclusive AI Enhance feature uses Apple's Vision framework to intelligently detect vegetation in your photos, applying infrared color mapping only to trees, grass, and foliage while preserving natural tones for buildings, sky, and people. This creates the most authentic infrared effect available on any mobile app. Traditional IR: Entire image gets color shift AI IR: Only vegetation turns red/blue/white — buildings and sky stay natural FOUR SPECTRAL FILTERS • 550nm Infrared - Iconic Aerochrome look with deep blue skies and vibrant pink foliage • 665nm Amplified Color - Strong false-color effects with warm, dramatic tones • 720nm Classic IR - Traditional high-contrast black & white with subtle warmth • 850nm Pure B&W - Maximum contrast infrared using proven photographic formulas SWIPE TO PERFECT YOUR SHOT Capture once, explore all filters! After taking a photo, simply swipe left or right to instantly try different looks on the same image. No need to retake your shot - find your perfect aesthetic in seconds. IMPORT & TRANSFORM ANY PHOTO Not just for live capture! Import photos from your library and apply AI-powered infrared effects to existing images. Perfect for transforming your photo collection or experimenting with different shots. CUSTOMIZABLE FILTER CONTROLS Take creative control with advanced filter customization: • Simple Mode: Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation with intuitive sliders • Advanced Mode: Fine-tune hue shift, channel swap, and IR channel formulas • Real-time preview as you adjust • Reset to preset at any time • Save custom-adjusted photos PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • AI-powered intelligent foliage detection • Real-time live preview with instant filter application • Import and transform photos from your library • Customizable filter parameters (brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, channels) • Multi-lens support: Auto-detects 0.5Ɨ, 1Ɨ, 2Ɨ, and 5Ɨ lenses • Smooth orientation handling for portrait and landscape • High-quality processing with Metal-accelerated rendering • Save to Photos with embedded filter metadata • Share directly to social media • Page indicators show which filter you're viewing PERFECT FOR • Landscapes with foliage and blue skies • Nature photography and parks • Architectural details and structures • Creative portraits with dramatic lighting • Fine art and experimental photography • Urban scenes and cityscapes • Transforming existing photo collections OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE Built for speed with GPU-accelerated Core Image processing and Metal rendering. Smooth 60fps live preview even on older devices. AI processing completes in 1-2 seconds. HOW IT WORKS Infrared Camera simulates professional infrared photography through advanced digital processing and Apple Intelligence. While true IR photography requires modified cameras and special filters, Infrared Camera brings these stunning effects to your iPhone's standard camera with added AI smarts. The app uses sophisticated algorithms inspired by: • Kodak's legendary Aerochrome infrared film • Professional IR photography workflows • Scientific spectral imaging techniques • Apple's Vision framework for intelligent object detection REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later • Camera access for capturing photos • Photo Library access for importing and saving images Transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary art. Download Infrared Camera and see the spectrum your eyes can't see — now with intelligent AI detection.

Screenshots

Atlens4 screens
Infrared Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atlens at Free against Infrared Camera's $0.99. Atlens also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Infrared Camera's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Atlens is free to download; Infrared Camera costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atlens ships an update every 9 days, Infrared Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 5 level
Atlens versus Infrared Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtlensInfrared Camera
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiyue ChenGreg Anderson

In-app purchases

None

Atlens

No in-app purchases

None

Infrared Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atlens free?
Atlens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infrared Camera free?
Infrared Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Atlens or Infrared Camera have ads?
Neither Atlens nor Infrared Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atlens or Infrared Camera?
Atlens ships an update every 9 days, and Infrared Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Atlens was updated on October 25, 2026 and Infrared Camera on October 25, 2026.

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