RuinFilter vs IllusionCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RuinFilter
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Pick a photo. Watch buildings crumble into ruins. 6 filters turn everyday scenery into post-apocalyptic wastelands, ancient ruins, or haunted sites. Shoot with your camera and process on the spot. - Abandoned: Sepia tones, faded time-stopped atmosphere - Overgrown: Nature reclaiming civilization - Post-Apocalypse: High contrast, cinematic devastation - Ancient Ruin: Warm stone, weathered by centuries - Haunted: Cold blue, spine-chilling darkness - Industrial: Rust and dust, decayed factory memories Long press to compare before/after. Save and share with one tap.
IllusionCam
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Turn your camera into a live illusion studio. Step in front of the lens and watch reality bend in real time. EFFECTS โข Rainbow Silhouette โ body tracking wraps you in living rainbow light โข Time Echo โ dreamy, colorful motion trails follow every move โข Neon Edge, Lines, Thermal & Fireworks โข Random mode auto-cycles through the effects CAPTURE & SHARE โข Snap photos and record video of your effects โข Save to your library and share anywhere Every effect runs live, right on your device. Open, point, and play!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RuinFilter at none against IllusionCam's 1. RuinFilter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. IllusionCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RuinFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.
RuinFilter ships an update every 2 days, IllusionCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RuinFilter | IllusionCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | satoshi amasaki | Dynamic Upgrade |
In-app purchases
RuinFilter
No in-app purchases
IllusionCam
- Fireworks Effect$2.99
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