FILMIQUE vs second.lux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FILMIQUE
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FILMIQUE brings the warmth and character of analog film to your iPhone. Choose from 16 carefully crafted film presets across three categories โ Color, Black & White, and Cinema โ each inspired by iconic film stocks from Kodak, Fuji, Ilford, and Cinestill. FILM PRESETS โข Kodak Portra 400 โ Soft, warm tones with beautiful skin rendering โข Fuji Superia 400 โ Cool, everyday color with a nostalgic feel โข Kodak Gold 200 โ Rich warm tones with golden highlights โข Kodak Ektar 100 โ Vivid, saturated colors with fine grain โข Cinestill 800T โ Tungsten-balanced cinematic tones with halation-like warmth โข Ilford HP5 โ Classic black & white with rich midtones โข And 10 more presets to explore FEATURES โข Real-time filter preview โ see the film look before you shoot โข Adjustable intensity slider โ dial in exactly how much film character you want โข Preview before saving โ review your shot and choose to save or retake โข Auto-save mode โ shoot fast without interruption โข Front & rear camera support with flash control โข Intuitive interface inspired by classic film cameras DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY No complicated menus. No subscription. Just open FILMIQUE, pick your film, and shoot. Every photo saves directly to your photo library.
second.lux
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second.lux is a camera and photo development app for iPhone. Shape the color and tone of your photos using a process modeled on film and photographic printing. Adjust lens filters, halation, and grain to change the look and feel of your photos. Shoot DNG RAW photos using the Fast RAW Finder. On devices that support Apple Log, you can also choose Live Development Preview to preview the developed image as you shoot. You can also import photos and RAW images from your photo library for development. Save and share your finished photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FILMIQUE at every 4 days against second.lux's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FILMIQUE ships an update every 4 days, second.lux every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FILMIQUE | second.lux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inhwan Kim | Kotaro Iwata |
In-app purchases
FILMIQUE
No in-app purchases
second.lux
No in-app purchases









