Loopix vs Pure Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.
Pure Camera
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Pure Camera brings authentic true photography to your iPhone. Images are rendered directly from the iPhone’s raw sensor data through a simulated film process rather than applying a filter to a preprocessed photograph. Most camera applications begin with a processed image and apply color grading. Pure Camera utilizes raw sensor data without multi-frame fusion, Smart HDR, sharpening, noise reduction, or upscaling. The result is a photograph developed through an authentic film emulation—incorporating gamma, color separation, interlayer effects, and grain—using traditional darkroom characteristics rather than post-processing adjustments. This unique approach produces authentic, unprocessed images.. Nine Film Stocks Options range from neutral, accurate profiles to saturated slide film, faded prints, motion-picture stock, and high-contrast black-and-white. Each profile is derived from genuine film properties rather than visual inspiration. Manual Control Users have full control over ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure compensation, and aspect ratio. Preferred settings may be saved to named banks and selected with a single tap, or the application may be left to manage exposure automatically. Grain as a Variable Grain is a selectable parameter rather than a fixed attribute. Settings include off, weak, normal, and strong; intensity scales realistically with exposure—subtle at low speeds and more pronounced at higher speeds. Reliable Viewfinder The preview is calibrated to match the final developed image, ensuring accurate framing rather than a generic live-view approximation. Pure Camera is designed for photographers who prefer traditional camera behavior: exposure, focus, and composition are user-defined, while the film handles the remainder authentically. Premium The application is fully functional but limited to the primary lens. Access to additional lenses is available via a one-time in-app purchase with family sharing enabled.
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Verdict
Loopix and Pure Camera are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Loopix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pure Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Loopix | Pure Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Tronin | Gijs Raggers |
In-app purchases
Loopix
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
- Loopix Lifetime$9.99
Pure Camera
- Premium$4.99









