Comparison

Loopix vs EMULSION

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

EMULSION

Experience the art of film photography with this app. Choose your camera, film, and develop your photos in a virtual darkroom. Organize your work by roll and enjoy the unique aesthetic of analog photography.

Highlights
  • Select cameras and film types
  • Virtual darkroom development
  • Import and reframe existing photos
  • Organize photos by film roll
  • Offline music library
  • Apple Watch remote shutter
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一台相机,一卷日常。 有些瞬间,值得多看一眼,再按下快门。 EMULSION 是一款以胶片摄影流程为灵感的影像工具。在这里,照片不只是套上一个滤镜:你可以选择相机与胶卷,体验不同画幅的构图,拍摄、回卷、走进暗房,再把完成的作品按卷收藏。让每一次拍摄,都有开始,也有回看的余韵。 【从喜欢的相机开始】 在相机仓库中挑选自己的拍摄伙伴,搭配不同镜头与胶卷。135、120、110 与 SUPER 8,各有不同的画幅与影像趣味;标准画幅、半格和宽幅,让细碎日常与开阔风景都有合适的位置。 【让一卷照片拥有自己的影调】 彩色负片、黑白与反转片,以不同的色彩、反差和颗粒呈现同一个世界。通过样片与滑动对比,找到更适合眼前场景的胶卷,而不是只凭名字选择。 【把暗房,也变成创作的一部分】 选择自动或手动冲洗,体验照片逐渐呈现的过程。保留胶片边框时,可选择显示胶卷型号与编号,让画面之外,也留下这一卷的身份。 【已有的照片,也值得重新构图】 从手机导入横向或纵向照片,拖动、缩放,选择完整显示或填满画面,细调你真正想留下的部分。旋转照片时,信息文字保持正向;冲洗时间、药水、地点,以及头像与名字,都可以按需显示。 【按卷收藏,慢慢回看】 在照片库中整理作品,查看、分享与导出。胶卷不只是拍摄时的选择,也是一段日常的归档方式。 【保留一点拍照之外的乐趣】 在离线音乐库里挑一张唱片,用 Apple Watch 遥控快门。首次进入主要页面时,教程会逐个高亮真实按钮;需要时,也能在设置中重新观看。 核心影像处理在本机完成,作品保存在本机,无需创建账号。App 内金币为本地功能计数,不可购买、转让或兑换现金。 愿每一卷,都有值得被留下的光。

Screenshots

Loopix4 screens
EMULSION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Loopix at Free against EMULSION's $2.99. EMULSION's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Loopix is free to download; EMULSION costs $2.99 up front. Loopix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EMULSION asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopix ships an update every 4 days, EMULSION every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Loopix versus EMULSION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopixEMULSION
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis Tronin子轩 曾

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loopix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loopix Lifetime$9.99
None

EMULSION

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopix free?
Loopix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMULSION free?
EMULSION costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopix or EMULSION have ads?
Neither Loopix nor EMULSION shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopix or EMULSION?
Loopix ships an update every 4 days, and EMULSION every 2 days. Most recently, Loopix was updated on October 25, 2026 and EMULSION on October 29, 2026.

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