Iris vs VoltCut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iris
This app offers photographers extensive manual control over their shots, including RAW capture and film-inspired effects. It provides professional tools like histograms and focus peaking for precise image creation, with an optional AI workflow for natural rendering.
- Zero AI Capture
- Full Manual Camera Controls
- RAW & ProRAW Capture
- Film Simulations & Creative Effects
- Professional Exposure Tools
- HDR Bracketing
- Fast RAW Workflow
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# Iris Pro: Zero AI Manual Camera Capture photos with complete creative control. Iris Pro is a professional manual camera app for iPhone built for photographers who want manual settings, RAW capture, film-inspired rendering, and full control over the image-making process. Unlike standard camera apps that heavily process photos, Iris Pro gives you the option to capture images with a dedicated Zero AI workflow designed to preserve natural texture, authentic light, and the character of the original scene. Whether you're shooting street photography, landscapes, portraits, long exposures, or everyday moments, Iris Pro puts professional camera tools directly in your pocket. ## Why Photographers Choose Iris Pro ### Zero AI Capture Capture photos with minimal computational processing. Iris Pro's Zero AI mode is designed for photographers who prefer natural detail, organic grain, realistic contrast, and images that stay true to the scene. ### Full Manual Camera Controls Take complete control of every exposure. • Manual ISO • Manual Shutter Speed • Manual Focus • Manual White Balance • Exposure Compensation • Focus Peaking • 1:1 Focus Loupe Designed for one-handed operation with responsive tactile controls. ### RAW & ProRAW Capture Choose the workflow that fits your editing style. Supported formats include: • Bayer RAW (DNG) • Apple ProRAW • RAW + HEIC • ProRAW + HEIC • HEIC • JPEG Perfect for Lightroom, Capture One, Darkroom, and other professional editing tools. ### Film Simulations & Creative Effects Create distinctive images directly in camera. Features include: • Film Simulations • Natural Film Grain • Halation • Bloom • Prism Effects • Vignette Controls Preview your creative look before you press the shutter. ### Professional Exposure Tools Make confident exposure decisions with advanced monitoring tools. • Histogram • Luma Waveform • Zebra Stripes • Electronic Level • Composition Grid Built for photographers who care about precision. ### HDR Bracketing Capture additional dynamic range for challenging lighting situations. Bracket exposures at: • ±1 EV • ±2 EV • ±3 EV ### Fast RAW Workflow Export original RAW files instantly from the built-in gallery. No unnecessary steps. No complicated workflow. Your digital negatives remain accessible whenever you need them. ## Additional Features • Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto Lens Support • Self Timer • Haptic Feedback Controls • Real-Time Viewfinder Preview • Professional Photography Tools • Optimized for iPhone ## Built For Photographers Iris Pro is designed for creators who want more than automatic photography. Whether you're shooting RAW, exploring film-inspired looks, using manual focus, or working with professional exposure tools, Iris Pro helps you create photographs with intention. Capture the scene. Control the process. Iris Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bytenpixels.com/privacy
VoltCut
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VoltCut is a pro-grade video editor that runs entirely on your phone. Cut on a frame-exact multi-track timeline, grade with real tone curves and your own .cube LUTs, sync cuts to the beat, and preview every change live — nothing uploads, nothing waits for a server. EDIT • Multi-track timeline: video, text, stickers, music and picture-in-picture • Frame-exact trims, split, reorder with live-slide clips • Transitions: crossfade, wipes, slides, circle • Speed 0.1×–10× plus custom speed curves • Scene detect: split long footage into cuts automatically GRADE • Real tone curves — master + R/G/B channels, live on your footage • Import your own .cube LUTs, dial intensity • Apple Log conversion for flat footage • Filters and full adjustments: brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, skin smooth SOUND • Real waveforms on every music track • Beat detection with markers on the timeline • 3-band EQ (bass / mid / treble) per clip and per track • Auto-duck music under footage audio, fades, voice effects EFFECTS & MORE • 42 real-time effects, from glitch to dreamy — with live previews • Six blend modes for picture-in-picture: normal to soft light • Chroma key, shape masks, Ken Burns keyframes • Auto captions on-device, SRT import, karaoke styling • Text with fonts, styles, stroke, shadow and animations EXPORT • Up to 4K, H.264 or HEVC, with a size estimate before you export • Straight to your photo library or share sheet FREE & FAIR Everyday editing is free, forever. Three pro tools (Effects, Curves, LUTs) are unlocked by a short ad for 24 hours — or go Ad-Free with a subscription and own them permanently, with every ad removed. Your projects are never locked: anything you've made keeps rendering and exporting, always. Everything happens on your phone. Nothing is uploaded, ever. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vibecut.asgharas.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Iris at none against VoltCut's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Iris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and VoltCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Iris ships an update weekly, VoltCut every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Iris | VoltCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiten Siddhpura | Malook Shah |
In-app purchases
Iris
- Iris Pro — Annual3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Iris Pro — Lifetime$14.99
VoltCut
- Ad-Free Monthly$4.991 Month
- Ad-Free Yearly$39.991 Year









