# Grain+ vs ShotMatchCamera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grain+ at none against ShotMatchCamera's 1. Grain+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). ShotMatchCamera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotMatchCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grain+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShotMatchCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Grain+ ships an update every 2 days, ShotMatchCamera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grain+ | ShotMatchCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-plus/id6763349392/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotmatchcamera/id6787487918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benedikt Hannemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606632532) | [Chris Neese](https://appshunter.io/developer/923532720) |

## What reviewers say

### Grain+

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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


### ShotMatchCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotmatchcamera/id6787487918)

This app helps you recreate historical photos by overlaying outlines from the original image onto your live camera view. It's perfect for capturing family memories, documenting renovations, or preserving travel scenes. Compare and export before-and-after images and animated videos.

**Highlights:** Import original photos, Live edge overlay alignment, Adjustable edge detail, Interactive before & after slider, Organize photo matches, Export before-and-after images, Create animated videos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grain+ free?

Grain+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShotMatchCamera free?

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

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

ShotMatchCamera is rated higher. Grain+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ShotMatchCamera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Grain+ or ShotMatchCamera have ads?

Neither Grain+ nor ShotMatchCamera shows ads.

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

Grain+ ships an update every 2 days, and ShotMatchCamera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Grain+ was updated on September 19, 2026 and ShotMatchCamera on September 18, 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.*