Comparison

LensMentor vs Filmix Camera

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

Head to head
About

LensMentor

This AI-powered photography coach offers real-time guidance on composition, poses, and camera settings to help you capture better photos. It provides scene-specific recommendations and smart hints, with both auto and pro modes for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI coaching
  • Pose guidance with overlays
  • Scene-based recommendations
  • Smart camera setting hints
  • Auto and Pro shooting modes
  • RAW/ProRAW support
  • Live histogram and zebra warnings
Features
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LensMentor is your pocket AI photography coach and creative camera. It helps you shoot better photos without getting lost in complex settings. LensMentor analyzes your live view and gives practical guidance for composition, pose, filters, exposure, and camera settings. In new version, dedicated shooting modes make creative captures easier: Portrait, Light Trail, Motion Blur, Starry Sky, and Star Trail. Key Features • AI Framing beyond portraits: get AI crop and composition recommendations for more scenes and aspect ratios, not only people • Dual-Camera mode: standard + ultra‑wide, front camera included, live previews on one screen • Dedicated shooting modes: Standard, Portrait, Light Trail, Motion Blur, Starry Sky, and Star Trail • Creative long-exposure capture: stack moving lights, soft motion, clean night skies, or star trails with live progress and mode-specific duration controls • Portrait mode: depth-based background blur with adjustable depth control on supported rear cameras • Pose Guide for portraits: use built-in pose overlays or import your own reference image to guide portraits and selfies • Scene-based recommendations: portrait, landscape, food, night, sunset—get suggested filters and shooting settings before you press the shutter • Custom filter import: bring in .cube LUT filters and manage your own looks • Auto + Pro controls: switch between automatic shooting and manual ISO, shutter, focus, white balance, exposure, and zoom controls • Pro tools: RAW/ProRAW where supported, live histogram, zebra exposure warning, leveling tools, Live Photo where available, and photo frame options • Cleaner camera UI: redesigned mode strip, effect previews, compact parameter controls, and clearer capture status • No ads: core camera features are free, with advanced features available through Pro trial and one-time unlock Designed for everyday photographers, creators, travelers, and enthusiasts who want better framing, steadier shooting, and more creative results from an iPhone camera. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lensmentor.coolmind-innovations.com/privacy.html

About

Filmix Camera

This app allows users to create unique photo aesthetics by simulating authentic film grain, tonal response, and color temperature. You can build your own film looks by combining different parameters and share your custom presets with a community of creators.

Highlights
  • Authentic film grain simulation
  • Customizable tonal response and color temperature
  • Professional color grading tools
  • Build and combine film parameters
  • Share custom presets
  • Community preset sharing
Features
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Capture the feel of film, then make the colors your own. Filmix brings film simulations and pro camera controls together, from the moment you shoot to the final look: • Film-inspired looks: combine filters, grain, tone, and color temperature for a natural analog feel. • Pro mode: adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, and focus. Use the histogram and other tools to guide your shot. • Variable aperture: on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, choose the main camera aperture in Pro mode. • Custom presets: save the looks you create and share them with friends. • LUT workflow: import LUTs to bring your favorite color styles into Filmix. Start with a film look you love or build one from scratch. Open Filmix and make the moment yours.

Screenshots

LensMentor4 screens
Filmix Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Filmix Camera at 5.0 against LensMentor's 4.5. Filmix Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). LensMentor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. LensMentor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Filmix Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filmix Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LensMentor's written reviews are positive against 71% of Filmix Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LensMentor ships an update every 10 days, Filmix Camera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LensMentor versus Filmix Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensMentorFilmix Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOOL-MIND INNOVATIONS PTE. LTD.子祯 杨

Customer experience

LensMentor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Filmix Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

LensMentor

Subscriptions6
  • LensMentor PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LensMentor PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LensMentor PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • LensMentor PRO Annual$3.991 Year
  • LensMentor PRO Annual$6.991 Year
  • LensMentor PRO Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • LensMentor Pro$0.99
  • LensMentor Pro$1.99
  • LensMentor Pro$2.99
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  • LensMentor Pro$3.99
  • LensMentor Pro$4.99
  • LensMentor Pro$17.99
  • LensMentor Pro$19.99
None

Filmix Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LensMentor free?
LensMentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filmix Camera free?
Filmix Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LensMentor or Filmix Camera?
Filmix Camera is rated higher. LensMentor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Filmix Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LensMentor or Filmix Camera have ads?
Neither LensMentor nor Filmix Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LensMentor or Filmix Camera?
LensMentor ships an update every 10 days, and Filmix Camera every 6 days. Most recently, LensMentor was updated on October 28, 2026 and Filmix Camera on October 25, 2026.

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