# PairShot vs Grain+

The clearest difference is price: PairShot at Free against Grain+'s $0.99. PairShot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Grain+'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume there is nothing between them.

PairShot is free to download; Grain+ costs $0.99 up front. PairShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Grain+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grain+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

PairShot ships an update fortnightly, Grain+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PairShot | Grain+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairshot-dual-camera/id6761669510/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-plus/id6763349392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Openbeta Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604225441) | [Benedikt Hannemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606632532) |

## What reviewers say

### PairShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairshot-dual-camera/id6761669510)

Capture both portrait and landscape video simultaneously with this dual camera app. Choose from dual, split, or single camera modes, with flexible controls for focus, zoom, and resolution. Export in various formats for seamless editing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous portrait and landscape recording, Picture-in-picture or split-screen modes, Adjustable PiP window and split ratio, Independent zoom control per camera, Focus and exposure lock, 1080p/4K resolution at 24/30/60fps, MOV and MP4 export formats

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


### Grain+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-plus/id6763349392)

Easily add realistic film grain and noise to your photos with adjustable intensity and multiple grain sizes. This app offers a straightforward, ad-free experience with a single purchase for lifetime access.

**Highlights:** Add film grain and noise, Adjustable intensity, 3 grain sizes (fine, medium, coarse), Instant sharing, No ads or subscriptions, One-time purchase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PairShot free?

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

### Is Grain+ free?

Grain+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PairShot or Grain+?

Grain+ is rated higher. PairShot averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grain+ averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PairShot or Grain+ have ads?

PairShot shows ads; Grain+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, PairShot or Grain+?

PairShot ships an update fortnightly, and Grain+ every 2 days. Most recently, PairShot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Grain+ on October 13, 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.*