Comparison

Loopix vs SHC3

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

Head to head
About

Loopix

Features
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Loopix turns your iPhone into a real film camera. 30 handcrafted film presets with per-channel RGB tone curves — applied in real time, right in the viewfinder. No editing, no post-processing. Shoot and get stunning film-look photos instantly. FILM PRESETS • 30 presets inspired by Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford film stocks • Portra, Ektar, Velvia, Provia, Superia — iconic color film looks • Tri-X 400, BwXX, T-MAX 3200 — dramatic pushed black & white • HP5, Delta, Pan F — classic B&W emulations • Per-channel RGB tone curves for authentic film response • Per-channel tone curves pair with film-inspired grain LIVE FILM GRAIN • GPU-accelerated organic film grain rendered in real time • Grain scales naturally across all resolutions • Looks identical in viewfinder and exported photos • Textured and organic — like real 35mm film stock SIMPLE & FAST • Point and shoot — no complicated settings • Full-resolution HEIC export with Display P3 wide color • EV compensation wheel for quick exposure control • AE/AF lock for consistent shots • Rule-of-thirds grid overlay • Left and right-handed shutter layout LIFETIME — NO SUBSCRIPTION • 3 presets free — Neutral, HIE Infra, Portra • Unlock 28 more film looks with one purchase • Every future preset included, forever • 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.

About

SHC3

This camera app prioritizes a consistent and predictable user experience, mimicking a physical camera. It allows for deep customization of controls and image styles, offering advanced features like 16-bit RAW capture and layered image editing. All processing is done on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Consistent control logic
  • Customizable operation system
  • 16-bit RAW capture
  • Layered image styles (Color, Tone, Effects, Recipe)
  • On-device processing
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

Screenshots

Loopix4 screens
SHC34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loopix at every 4 days against SHC3's fortnightly. SHC3's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 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. Loopix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SHC3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopix ships an update every 4 days, SHC3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Loopix versus SHC3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopixSHC3
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis Troninaligo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loopix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loopix Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

SHC3

Subscriptions2
  • SHC3 Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SHC3 Pro Annual$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Loopix free?
Loopix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHC3 free?
SHC3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loopix or SHC3 have ads?
Neither Loopix nor SHC3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopix or SHC3?
Loopix ships an update every 4 days, and SHC3 fortnightly. Most recently, Loopix was updated on November 3, 2026 and SHC3 on November 5, 2026.

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