Comparison

CHROMIS vs Islet

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

Head to head
About

CHROMIS

Features
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CHROMIS is a retro camera that turns Dynamic Island into a Polaroid. The viewfinder unfolds from beneath Dynamic Island. After the shutter sounds, the photo slowly slides out like a real Polaroid. The image emerges from a pale, light-sensitive state into a frame with film texture, then gently lands on the canvas. Taking a photo is more than pressing a button. Framing, shutter, development, and collecting become one complete photographic ritual in CHROMIS. Every press of the shutter turns a small moment of everyday life into a Polaroid-style instant photo you can return to later. These photos do not have to stay buried in a camera roll. They can scatter across an infinite canvas, grow into a personal photo wall, or become a visual journal arranged freely by mood, place, and memory. When one photo deserves its own moment, open the Polaroid stage and let it stay in front of you for a while. When one part of the canvas is worth revisiting, crop it into a small window and keep it quietly on your Home Screen. — Capture CHROMIS redesigns shooting around Dynamic Island, letting the camera unfold naturally from it. Built-in film looks cover warm tones, cool tones, low saturation, vivid color, and classic film simulation. Live Photo support also preserves the motion around the moment you press the shutter. — Organize The infinite canvas lets photos move beyond a timeline. Arrange them by mood, scene, and memory. Pins keep photos and background cards in the right place, while background cards help you build richer collages, journals, and visual collections. — Display The Polaroid stage is made for appreciating a single photo. Canvas export saves a finished layout as a high-quality image. Home Screen widgets can hold a corner of your canvas so memories stay close in a lighter way. — Efficiency CHROMIS supports iOS Shortcuts, so you can connect capture actions to automations, Lock Screen entry points, or widgets and start shooting faster. — Quick Start Ā· Take a photo: Pull the camera down from Dynamic Island, release, then press the shutter. Ā· Switch film: Swipe left or right in the viewfinder to choose a film look. Ā· Move photos: Long-press a photo to pull out its pin, then drag it into place. Ā· Pin photos: Long-press a photo or background card again to fix it with a pin. Ā· Import background cards: Tap the ā€œ+ā€ in the lower-right corner and choose an image from Photos. Ā· Delete photos: Drag an unwanted photo toward the bottom center, wait for the trash can, then release. Ā· Show a photo: Double-tap a photo on the canvas to open the Polaroid stage. Ā· Export the canvas: Double-tap an empty area of the canvas to save the current view as an image. Ā· Make a widget: Long-press the ā€œ+ā€ in the lower-right corner, choose a canvas area, and export it as a Home Screen widget. Ā· Use Shortcuts: Search for CHROMIS in the iOS Shortcuts app and add capture-related actions. — Privacy Commitment All photo processing happens locally on your device and is not uploaded to a server. CHROMIS only requests necessary permissions such as camera access and photo library writing to complete capture, saving, and export. May every press of the shutter become a chrome print worth keeping. Standard Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Islet

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Islet turns your iPhone into a retro instant camera — and your Dynamic Island into the slot the photo prints from. Frame your shot, press the big red shutter, and watch a polaroid slide out of the top of your screen, develop, and drop into your gallery. It's the unmistakable ritual of instant film, rebuilt natively for iPhone. FILM LOOKS, DONE RIGHT • Ten hand-tuned looks inspired by real stocks — Kodak Gold, Portra, Fuji, Velvia, Polaroid 600, mono, sepia and more. • A GPU film engine (Metal) adds true split-toning, tone curves and grain — not a flat overlay. • Dial any look up or down with an intensity slider, and your favourites so they're always first. • VSCO-grade grain, light leaks and a warm vignette — toggle them per shot. A REAL CAMERA UNDERNEATH • Tap to focus, drag for exposure, pinch through every lens your iPhone has (0.5Ɨ / 1Ɨ / tele). • Front and back cameras, true flash, and a self-timer. • Long-exposure mode for silky motion and light trails. • 4-up photobooth mode for a classic strip. • Aspect ratios and frame styles: classic white, cream, black border, Instax. KEEPSAKES, NOT JUST FILES • Every print lands in a tactile gallery you can flip through. • Attach a voice memo to a photo — the sound of the moment. • "On this day" memories resurface old shots. • A home-screen widget shows your latest print. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No ads. No tracking. No network. • Your photos stay on your device unless you choose to Save or Share them. Islet is GEN 1. Load some film and start shooting.

Screenshots

CHROMIS4 screens
Islet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Islet at none against CHROMIS's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. CHROMIS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Islet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHROMIS ships an update every 3 days, Islet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CHROMIS versus Islet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHROMISIslet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer震 黄Weigibbor Labos

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CHROMIS

Subscriptions2
  • PRO - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PRO - Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO - Lifetime$8.99
None

Islet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHROMIS free?
CHROMIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Islet free?
Islet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHROMIS or Islet have ads?
Neither CHROMIS nor Islet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHROMIS or Islet?
CHROMIS ships an update every 3 days, and Islet every 5 days. Most recently, CHROMIS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Islet on October 25, 2026.

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