Comparison

SHC3 vs Lustra

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

Head to head
About

SHC3

This camera app prioritizes a consistent and predictable user experience, mimicking a physical camera. It offers advanced customization for shooting logic and image styles, allowing users to capture and process high-quality RAW images with extensive creative control.

Highlights
  • Consistent control logic
  • Customizable operation system
  • 16-bit RAW capture
  • Layered image styles (Color, Tone, Effects, Recipe)
  • On-device processing
  • No account or tracking
Features
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SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

About

Lustra

This app provides professional manual camera controls for iPhones, inspired by analog cameras. It offers advanced features like RAW capture, focus peaking, and customizable bokeh for photographers seeking creative freedom and a refined shooting experience.

Highlights
  • Manual focus and ISO control
  • RAW photo capture
  • Focus peaking and histogram
  • Customizable cinematic bokeh
  • Analog-inspired interface
  • High-resolution image processing
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Lustra transforms your iPhone into a professional camera built for photographers who want full creative control. Inspired by the tactile simplicity of analog cameras, Lustra puts manual controls front and center so you can focus on making images, not digging through menus. Whether you’re shooting portraits, street photography, cinematic stills, or everyday moments, Lustra gives you powerful tools with a refined shooting experience designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Features Professional Manual Controls * Manual focus * ISO and shutter speed control * White balance adjustment * Exposure compensation * Focus peaking * Histogram and exposure tools Shoot Like a Pro * RAW photo capture * High-resolution image processing * Depth-enabled portrait capture * Custom cinematic bokeh rendering * Save editable depth information for later adjustments Designed for Photographers * Analog-inspired interface * Fast, distraction-free shooting * Precision controls always within reach * Built for intentional photography Made for Modern iPhone Cameras Lustra is optimized for the latest iPhone camera systems to deliver professional image quality with intuitive controls and responsive performance. Perfect for photographers searching for: * professional camera app * manual camera app * DSLR camera app * RAW camera * portrait camera * pro photography app * cinematic camera app * film-inspired camera controls Download Lustra and take full control of your photography. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://henryromanlabs.com/lustra/privacy/

Screenshots

SHC34 screens
Lustra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SHC3 at 5.0 against Lustra's 4.6. SHC3 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Lustra's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SHC3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Lustra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHC3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lustra has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SHC3 versus Lustra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHC3Lustra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperaligoTaron Ghazaryan

Customer experience

SHC3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lustra

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SHC3

Subscriptions2
  • SHC3 Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SHC3 Pro Annual$2.991 Year
3 purchases

Lustra

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is SHC3 free?
SHC3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lustra free?
Lustra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHC3 or Lustra?
SHC3 is rated higher. SHC3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lustra averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do SHC3 or Lustra have ads?
Neither SHC3 nor Lustra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHC3 or Lustra?
SHC3 ships an update fortnightly, and Lustra fortnightly. Most recently, SHC3 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lustra on October 24, 2026.

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