Comparison

Simplphoto vs Lucent

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

Head to head
About

Simplphoto

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Simplphoto is a practical camera app built around three creative tools: manual photography, stop motion and collages. In Camera mode, the focus is control. You can adjust ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance, flash, lens, aspect ratio and resolution before taking a shot. Simplphoto is made for users who want a more deliberate way to shoot on iPhone, with less automatic decision-making and no added AI filters, face retouching or beauty effects from the app. It is useful for product shots, textures, documents, reference photos, creative tests, low-light scenes and any situation where consistency matters. Stop Motion uses the same camera-first approach. Instead of simply turning random photos into a video, it lets you build a sequence with manual camera settings, so exposure, focus and color can stay more consistent from frame to frame. Choose the shooting interval, capture your frames and export the result as a video. The app does not add AI effects to your stop motion sequence, which helps keep the result closer to the original scene. Collage mode is a separate creative tool for arranging multiple images in a clean layout. You can choose different output ratios, change the background color, adjust spacing, select the number of photos and switch between layouts such as grids and large-photo compositions. It is useful for before-and-after sets, product comparisons, moodboards, social media layouts, visual summaries and clean image collections. Key features: • Manual ISO, shutter, focus and white balance control • High-resolution photo capture on supported iPhone models • Multiple aspect ratios for shooting and collage export • Flash and lens control where available • Monochrome mode and quick bright/dark presets • Stop motion capture with adjustable interval and video export • Collage maker with customizable ratio, layout, spacing and background • Built-in vault for photos, stop motion videos and collages • Export to Photos, Files, AirDrop and other iOS sharing options • Light and dark interface themes Simplphoto is not trying to replace your creativity with automatic effects. It gives you clear controls, predictable tools and a simple workflow for taking photos, making stop motion videos and creating collages directly on your iPhone.

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Lucent

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Lucent is a manual cinema camera for iPhone and iPad. It pairs a reliable capture core with the controls, live scopes, and looks serious shooters expect, and your photos and videos never leave your device. No account. No tracking. LIVE LOOKS & LUTS • See your grade live in the viewfinder while Lucent records a clean, untouched master • Nine built-in cinematic looks plus Neutral, including Teal & Orange, Bleach Bypass, Silver Mono, Faded Film, and Golden Hour • Import your own .cube 3D LUTs and switch between them in one tap • Adjustable intensity, saved with every capture, rendered on export when you share MANUAL CONTROL • Real ISO, shutter speed and shutter angle, white balance with tint, manual focus, and exposure compensation • Variable aperture control on supported iPhone models • Tap to focus and expose, long-press to lock, smooth cinematic zoom ramps • 24, 25, 30, 50, and 60 fps, with lens switching across ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, and front cameras LIVE MONITORING • Histogram, luma waveform, zebras, focus peaking, and false color • Real-time dBFS audio meters • Frame lines for 2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 vertical video • Anamorphic desqueeze preview from 1.33x to 2x PRO FORMATS • ProRes, HEVC (10-bit), and H.264 video in 4K up to 60 fps with codec-aware bitrates • Apple Log with Log View Assist: monitor in Rec.709 while you record Log • HDR HLG capture with native 10-bit color • HEIF, RAW (DNG), and Apple ProRAW photos where supported FASTER ON SET • Save your own camera presets: lens, format, codec, color, look, and manual settings in one tap • Capture with Camera Control or the volume buttons • Open Lucent in photo or video mode from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or Shortcuts • The Lucent Assistant watches clipping, focus, audio, storage, battery, and heat, and suggests fixes as you shoot BUILT-IN MEDIA LIBRARY • App-local library with filters, sorting, and metadata inspection • Import from Files, Quick Look, batch sharing, and Save to Photos • Crash and interruption recovery for finished recordings PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Capture, processing, and your media stay on your device • No account and no analytics SDK. The only network traffic is App Store purchase validation LUCENT PRO Lucent Pro unlocks Live Looks and LUT import, false color and advanced monitoring, ProRes, RAW, Apple Log, anamorphic desqueeze, saved presets, and the full Lucent Assistant. Choose a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Lucent requires a physical iPhone or iPad camera. Privacy Policy: https://fluff-mice-37a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-39e94ad0981280ec9756f9a2fdaa04ec?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://fluff-mice-37a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-39e94ad09812808d8c9be72cb11ab7df?pvs=73

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lucent at 2 against Simplphoto's —. Simplphoto's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Simplphoto versus Lucent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplphotoLucent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii AndreevFirat Onurcan Polat

In-app purchases

None

Simplphoto

No in-app purchases

None

Lucent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplphoto free?
Simplphoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucent free?
Lucent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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