ButterLens vs Filo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ButterLens
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ButterLens is a tiny camera with a single idea. A soft, buttery lens that turns everyday moments into gentle memories. No filters. No complicated settings. Just open the camera and shoot. Inspired by the feeling of old film cameras, ButterLens keeps things simple. Every photo carries the same warm, dreamy look β like a memory that has softened over time. Perfect for capturing: β’ quiet walks β’ everyday moments β’ soft memories β’ imperfect beauty Sometimes the best photos are the ones that feel a little blurry, a little warm, and a little nostalgic. Just point. Just shoot. Let the world melt a little. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Filo
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Everyday photos, with the mood of film. Filo tucks your everyday moments into a clean white frame, finishing them into warm, film-style photos. No complicated editing or fiddly settings β in just a few taps, turn today's scene into a photo you'll want to hold onto. Pick a frame and background that match the mood, then add the size and date to get just the feel you're after, and complete your own single film print. Save your finished photos in high resolution, and revisit them anytime in the in-app collection. Everything in Filo is processed right on your phone. Your photos are never uploaded to a server, and no account is required. Keep today's moment like a single film print.
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Verdict
ButterLens and Filo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ButterLens ships an update every 5 days, Filo every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ButterLens | Filo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MING-TA HSIEH | Songyi KIm |
In-app purchases
ButterLens
No in-app purchases
Filo
No in-app purchases









