Grain+ vs Shots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grain+
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.
- Add film grain and noise
- Adjustable intensity
- 3 grain sizes (fine, medium, coarse)
- Instant sharing
- No ads or subscriptions
- One-time purchase
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We looked for a simple way to add grain to our photos, but with no ads and no subscriptions. It didn't exist, so we built it. Grain+ does one thing, beautifully. Pick any photo. Add film grain. Done. • 3 grain sizes: fine, medium, coarse • Adjustable intensity • Instant sharing • No ads. No subscription. • One purchase. Yours forever.
Shots
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Shots is a screenshot editor, mockup maker, and image resizer that turns screenshots into polished visuals for social media, app stores, portfolios, and presentations. Import a screenshot, choose a background, select an output size, and export in seconds. Shots is designed for creators, developers, designers, marketers, and anyone who shares screenshots online. CREATE IMAGES FOR POPULAR PLATFORMS • Instagram Post • Instagram Story • Reels • X / Twitter Post • LinkedIn Post • LinkedIn Square • TikTok • YouTube Thumbnail • Pinterest Pin • Facebook Post • Facebook Story • Custom size EDIT SCREENSHOTS WITH SIMPLE TOOLS • Add padding around screenshots • Adjust corner radius • Add shadows and glow • Keep aspect ratio while resizing • Export high-quality images BACKGROUNDS AND STYLES • Solid colors • Gradient backgrounds • Blur effects • Custom image backgrounds • Transparent export supported DEVICE MOCKUPS Place screenshots inside realistic frames such as: • iPhone • iPad • Mac • Browser window Useful for store listings, landing pages, portfolios, presentations, and product previews. EXPORT AND SHARE • Save as PNG • Save as JPG • Share to other apps • Save to gallery • Copy image for quick paste PRIVACY FOCUSED Your screenshots stay on your device. No account required. No cloud upload needed for core editing features. USE CASES • Social media posts • App previews • Product announcements • UI showcases • Marketing creatives • Client presentations • Blog and newsletter images Shots helps you create clean visuals from screenshots with fast editing tools and flexible export options. Made by Garoono. Support: garoono.digital@gmail.com Website: garoono.in Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/shots-privacy-policy/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/shots-eula/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shots at Free against Grain+'s $0.99. Shots also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Grain+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On 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
Shots is free to download; Grain+ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grain+ ships an update every 2 days, Shots every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Grain+ | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Benedikt Hannemann | Gautam Singh Rathor |
In-app purchases
Grain+
No in-app purchases
Shots
No in-app purchases
