Comparison

MediaUtilityPro vs Infrared Camera

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

Head to head
About

MediaUtilityPro

Features
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Media Utility Pro — Timeline Video Editor for Filmmakers & Creators on iPhone, iPad and Mac Edit videos on your phone, tablet, or Mac. Media Utility Pro is a multi-track timeline video editor for cutting and finishing clips, then exporting HD video—fast. Free forever • Timeline editing — Arrange clips and build your story. • Cut, trim & split — Core tools to shape each shot. • Speed — Change clip speed (constant speed). • Crop, rotate, flip & reverse — Adjust framing and playback. • Transitions — Simple transitions between clips. • Titles & stickers — Add text and stickers on your edit. • Captions — Add captions for clearer viewing. • Music, Film Sound & voiceover — Background music, Film Sound beds, VO, and ducking so speech stays clear. • Basic looks — Simple color filters. • Export — Share up to 1080p HD. • Optional iCloud — Access projects across devices when signed in. Filmmaker Pro — one-time unlock (no subscription) Only finishing tools that are ready to use: • Film looks — Cinematic grades that match on export. • 3D LUT — Built-in and imported .cube LUTs in preview and export. • Color grade & denoise — Exposure, contrast, temperature, vignette, grain, and denoise. • Dialogue cleanup — Clean and isolate voice on the timeline. • Speed ramp — Smooth speed changes on a clip. • Person mask — On-device person masking for selective looks. • 4K / Maximum export — Higher-quality delivery presets. • ProRes export — ProRes 422 edit masters for desktop handoff. Start free. Unlock Filmmaker Pro once when you need cinema finishing—no subscription.

About

Infrared Camera

This app uses AI to apply professional infrared photography filters to your photos. It intelligently detects foliage, allowing for unique color mapping while preserving natural tones in other elements. You can also import existing images and customize filter parameters.

Highlights
  • AI-powered foliage detection
  • Four spectral infrared filters
  • Swipe to preview filters
  • Import and transform existing photos
  • Customizable filter controls
  • Multi-lens support
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Transform reality with Infrared Camera's professional infrared photography filters — now powered by Apple Intelligence for intelligent foliage detection. AI-POWERED FOLIAGE DETECTION Experience the future of infrared photography! Our exclusive AI Enhance feature uses Apple's Vision framework to intelligently detect vegetation in your photos, applying infrared color mapping only to trees, grass, and foliage while preserving natural tones for buildings, sky, and people. This creates the most authentic infrared effect available on any mobile app. Traditional IR: Entire image gets color shift AI IR: Only vegetation turns red/blue/white — buildings and sky stay natural FOUR SPECTRAL FILTERS • 550nm Infrared - Iconic Aerochrome look with deep blue skies and vibrant pink foliage • 665nm Amplified Color - Strong false-color effects with warm, dramatic tones • 720nm Classic IR - Traditional high-contrast black & white with subtle warmth • 850nm Pure B&W - Maximum contrast infrared using proven photographic formulas SWIPE TO PERFECT YOUR SHOT Capture once, explore all filters! After taking a photo, simply swipe left or right to instantly try different looks on the same image. No need to retake your shot - find your perfect aesthetic in seconds. IMPORT & TRANSFORM ANY PHOTO Not just for live capture! Import photos from your library and apply AI-powered infrared effects to existing images. Perfect for transforming your photo collection or experimenting with different shots. CUSTOMIZABLE FILTER CONTROLS Take creative control with advanced filter customization: • Simple Mode: Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation with intuitive sliders • Advanced Mode: Fine-tune hue shift, channel swap, and IR channel formulas • Real-time preview as you adjust • Reset to preset at any time • Save custom-adjusted photos PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • AI-powered intelligent foliage detection • Real-time live preview with instant filter application • Import and transform photos from your library • Customizable filter parameters (brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, channels) • Multi-lens support: Auto-detects 0.5×, 1×, 2×, and 5× lenses • Smooth orientation handling for portrait and landscape • High-quality processing with Metal-accelerated rendering • Save to Photos with embedded filter metadata • Share directly to social media • Page indicators show which filter you're viewing PERFECT FOR • Landscapes with foliage and blue skies • Nature photography and parks • Architectural details and structures • Creative portraits with dramatic lighting • Fine art and experimental photography • Urban scenes and cityscapes • Transforming existing photo collections OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE Built for speed with GPU-accelerated Core Image processing and Metal rendering. Smooth 60fps live preview even on older devices. AI processing completes in 1-2 seconds. HOW IT WORKS Infrared Camera simulates professional infrared photography through advanced digital processing and Apple Intelligence. While true IR photography requires modified cameras and special filters, Infrared Camera brings these stunning effects to your iPhone's standard camera with added AI smarts. The app uses sophisticated algorithms inspired by: • Kodak's legendary Aerochrome infrared film • Professional IR photography workflows • Scientific spectral imaging techniques • Apple's Vision framework for intelligent object detection REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later • Camera access for capturing photos • Photo Library access for importing and saving images Transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary art. Download Infrared Camera and see the spectrum your eyes can't see — now with intelligent AI detection.

Screenshots

MediaUtilityPro4 screens
Infrared Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MediaUtilityPro at Free against Infrared Camera's $0.99. Infrared Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MediaUtilityPro is free to download; Infrared Camera costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaUtilityPro ships an update every 4 months, Infrared Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MediaUtilityPro versus Infrared Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaUtilityProInfrared Camera
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanjay KordeGreg Anderson

In-app purchases

None

MediaUtilityPro

No in-app purchases

None

Infrared Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaUtilityPro free?
MediaUtilityPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infrared Camera free?
Infrared Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MediaUtilityPro or Infrared Camera have ads?
Neither MediaUtilityPro nor Infrared Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaUtilityPro or Infrared Camera?
MediaUtilityPro ships an update every 4 months, and Infrared Camera every 2 months. Most recently, MediaUtilityPro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Infrared Camera on October 6, 2026.

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