# Rewindpix vs theLAB

The clearest difference is rating: theLAB at 5.0 against Rewindpix's 4.2. theLAB also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Rewindpix's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewindpix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and theLAB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

theLAB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Rewindpix ships an update fortnightly, theLAB every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewindpix | theLAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewindpix/id6758680351/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thelab-mobile/id6781197507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 240 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XIAO LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874406074) | [Caleb Salvadori](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781197509) |

## What reviewers say

### Rewindpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewindpix/id6758680351)

This app works with dedicated hardware to capture and develop film photographs. Load a film roll, take your pictures, and process them in a personal darkroom setup.

**Highlights:** Hardware camera pairing, Film roll loading, Frame capture, Personal darkroom development, Photo processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rewindpix Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### theLAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thelab-mobile/id6781197507)

Create film-inspired photos with advanced controls for color, texture, and scan effects. Apply realistic grain, borders, and light leaks to achieve a unique aesthetic. Save custom editing styles for consistent results.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired color and monochrome looks, Scanned grain and cinema-style grain, Lab scan profiles and correction, Halation, borders, textures, light leaks, Customizable editing styles, Camera capture and import tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theLAB Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| theLAB Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| theLAB Pro Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewindpix free?

Rewindpix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is theLAB free?

theLAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rewindpix or theLAB?

theLAB is rated higher. Rewindpix averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while theLAB averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Rewindpix or theLAB have ads?

Neither Rewindpix nor theLAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewindpix or theLAB?

Rewindpix ships an update fortnightly, and theLAB every 3 days. Most recently, Rewindpix was updated on October 24, 2026 and theLAB on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*