Loopix vs Flashback
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Loopix
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Loopix turns your iPhone into a real film camera. 30 handcrafted film presets with per-channel RGB tone curves ā 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 ā iconic color film looks ⢠Tri-X 400, BwXX, T-MAX 3200 ā dramatic pushed black & white ⢠HP5, Delta, Pan F ā 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 ā like real 35mm film stock SIMPLE & FAST ⢠Point and shoot ā 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 ā NO SUBSCRIPTION ⢠3 presets free ā 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.
Flashback
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Flashback turns your iPhone into an instant film camera. Point, shoot, and watch your photo develop right before your eyes ā complete with the satisfying eject animation and a classic print frame. Every shot gets stamped with the date and your city, just like the real thing. FEATURES ⢠Instant print animation with a developing effect ⢠Classic film frame with date and location stamp ⢠8-photo film roll ā just like a real camera ⢠Front and back camera support ⢠Save prints to your camera roll ⢠Customize your print style ā handwritten or classic font, light or dark ink ⢠Simple gallery to browse, share, and delete your shots No filters. No feeds. Just photos that feel like memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashback at none against Loopix's 3. Flashback also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Loopix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flashback asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Loopix | Flashback |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Tronin | Japmanpreet Singh |
In-app purchases
Loopix
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
- Loopix Lifetime$9.99
Flashback
No in-app purchases









