Infrared Camera vs AperTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AperTrace
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• Free from Sep 2 through Dec 31. Regular pricing returns Jan 1. Give it a try and let me know what you think! • If you have any suggestions or ideas while using AperTrace, feel free to contact me at zykzzzz@hotmail.com. • AperTrace is a photo watermarking app designed for photography enthusiasts. After you import a photo, it automatically reads details such as the camera, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, then presents them in a clean, thoughtfully designed watermark. • Choose from seven styles to complement your photos: Classic, Polaroid, Minimal, Editorial, Film 35, Side Label, and Magazine. Whether it’s a street snapshot, a travel memory, or a carefully curated photo series, there’s a layout to suit it. • Turn camera settings from numbers hidden in EXIF data into part of the photograph itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AperTrace at Free against Infrared Camera's $0.99. AperTrace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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
AperTrace is free to download; Infrared Camera costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Infrared Camera ships an update every 2 months, AperTrace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infrared Camera | AperTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Anderson | 业坤 张 |
In-app purchases
Infrared Camera
No in-app purchases
AperTrace
No in-app purchases
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